Mennonite Collegiate Institute of Gretna, Manitoba, was established in 1889, and is the longest-serving of some thirty Mennonite schools in Canada today.
MCI is a provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school (Gr. 9-12), and a member of Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools, Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools & Accredited Christian Schools International.
MCI emphasizes a strong academic program, excellent athletic & fine arts programs and is home to a thriving dormitory program. The rich legacy of developing young peoples’ God-given gifts in an Anabaptist Christian setting continues to live on in the halls of MCI today.
Christ is at the centre of everything we do.
We are committed to developing Christ-like character in all aspects of life.
Cultivating excellence in all aspects of life, so students can reach their God-given potential.
Fostering a Christ-centered community rooted in meaningful relationship.
Our purpose is to educate young people in an Anabaptist Christian context, seeking to develop their God-given potential in terms of physical, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being; and to develop in them an appreciation of our Mennonite heritage.
MCI welcomes students from many backgrounds to join our dynamic learning community, while keeping our core identity as a Christian high school rooted in Anabaptist values. Our identity as a Mennonite institution influences all areas of MCI, from academics, to faith building, to community life. To find out more about what it means to be part of the Anabaptist tradition, see the in-depth Confession of Faith from a Mennonite Perspective in the link below.
Many changes have occurred along the way, from new staff to new buildings, the heart of MCI remains.
For a complete history of MCI’s first 100 years check out “Die Schule Muss Sein, A History of The Mennonite Collegiate Institute” by Gerhard J. Ens.