this school I find peculiar the teachers are not the worst but they have trouble controlling them they also don't care as much about what the student does outside of class. the academics are good though but they need to work on athletics. read more

We have lived in six countries, been in more than 10 schools and we have never found teachers more compassionate, hard working, oriented to help the students to learn who they are, where they want to go and lovingly encourage them to go beyond their limits, than in MCA. I want to express my gratitude to Ingrid and all her teachers for the huge role they have played in our lives. For me as a mom, the school has been an immense support. Ingrid has been an angel in my life. I've felt understood and her guidance has been invaluable. During our five years here, we have worked together as a team. Nothing had stopped her. She is always thinking about what else to do to help the kids. Her wisdom, integrity, love and knowledge has helped both my son and myself! The program here is so much more interesting for the kids and there is more freedom in finding a pace and style that truly works for their unique needs. There is no limit to their creativity and eagerness to learn! I just wished all the kids in Miami had the privilege to find MCA as we did! Maria Cristina Massa read more

This was a good place for kids having issues at other schools , however once it was sold to the new owner this small private school went downhill!! This became a place of bullying and the teachers couldn't seem to control the environment! Don't be fooled.! Also one of the bullying kids got away with it because her mother also teaches in the school ! Academically you can find a much better place of education as well ! I stand by our awful experience! read more

Stellar education and loving teachers and administrators. Thank you for all you do!

My kids have been attending MCA since they were in third grade. And they're Now going to sixth grade and thriving! They have grown so much both intellectually and emotionally. The support system at MCA Academy is exceptional and the quality of the education is outstanding! Teachers are engaging and they actually care about every aspect of the kids' development. Every Friday we get a personalized email with the details of the week, benchmarks and pending assignments. The level of involvement of the MCA faculty is exemplary! I cannot thank you enough MCA Academy! read more

Our son is in his 5th year at MCA. It is a wonderful school. We transferred him there in 5th grade due to challenges in the public school system. Some of the issues we had prior to MCA were large class sizes, bullying and no mechanism to move ahead in subjects in which he excelled. At MCA he is in a small, nurturing environment where he has been able to jump a year ahead in one of his subjects. The teachers and the principal are caring, kind people who know all the children at the school exceptionally well. They are always available to the kids when needs arise and they communicate with parents regularly. Don't be fooled by the location. It is definitely worth looking into as it is a fantastic school. We highly recommend it! read more

My son has been there since 8th grade, he is now in the 10th grade. We all love it, because they were able to help him with his ADD issues and welcome him with open arms. He is extremely intelligent, but has a hard time focusing. They are like a family with a very personal touch, because there are only 8 kids by class, so they know them in a very personal level. In addition to all, they have very strong academics, which is very important when they are finishing High School. We love this school, teachers and principal, they are like a big family for us. It was a blessing in our lives! read more

When we moved to Miami, I knew I needed to find a small, nurturing environment for my kids. My older daughter had been bullied in the past; I wanted to put her in a learning environment where she could concentrate on her work and feel supported and safe. Both of my children love their teachers and their classmates. One thing I really appreciate about the school is that all the kids hang out together--girls and boys, and older kids and younger kids. Because the school is so small, there are no cliques and no one is ever left out. My children came to MCA from a rather strict and formal school. They just love how the teachers at MCA interact with the kids and parents on a personal level. The teachers email the parents at least once a week to update on the kids' progress. It's a cozy environment. My kids actually want to go to school every day and they come home with lots of stories about their school day. It's really a nice feeling to know that your kids are excited about school and about learning. Because of the small class sizes, they get a huge amount of one-on-one attention. They both tell me that they feel like they learn more, understand more and are able to process more information in a shorter period of time than at their former school. read more

We were desperate. My son was suffering from severe school anxiety. We tried therapy and many other ways to improve our son's health. One day, without many options left, I browsed online and came across MCA Academy. I called and was greeted and welcomed immediately. Long story short: the administration, teachers, and staff SAVED my son's life. Their caring, engaging, yet, extremely thorough learning methods, made my boy thrive in ways I never imagined. This was three years ago and I cannot be more thankful to MCA. Please do not hesitate. This school is the BEST school in Miami. I am an educator and can vouch for that. Today my young man is confident, happy, independent, and a well rounded, caring individual. Thank you MCA , each and everyone of you played an instrumental part in our son's success. I will scream through the rooftops to everyone and anyone who needs a safe and nurturing environment for their child. read more

I have two daughters that attend MCA Academy, we have been to many top private and public schools before moving to Florida. I love the "whole child" approach which covers multidiscipline and I have found MCA to meet a lot of that criteria. As parents we want our girls to be mature independent thinkers, academically challenged and learn how to invest in themselves yet be compassionate and respectful of others. The environment that MCA provides allows our daughters to positively challenge themselves to succeed and strive. There are benchmarks that are required for each grade but when you are self motivate, have loving teachers that truly recognize your efforts, you strive to be better.(Think of a coach/mentor that has influenced your life) You learn pride in your own accomplishments with very little competition. However, I believe competition is important as it teaches you character and inspires self awareness. Aside from the standard education in their grade, they also get exposed to the 21st century of worldly issues in history, art, religion and politics. The school offers afterschool activities such as French, music, art, oceanography and philanthropic efforts locally. Although they don't have any sports in their curriculum, my daughters play in a travel club team and don't feel the pressure in a traditional school system but yet are academically challenged. Since the class sizes are small you get the benefits of individualized attention. You also avoid the peer pressures that you may encounter in a typical school and embrace a global community of like minded people. read more

With three children happily enrolled at MCA, I can confidently state that this school is magic - and perhaps the best kept secret in Miami. With small classes, a warm, nurturing and friendly environment (bullying is simply not tolerated) and highly competent teachers (and administrators) who truly know and care about their students I can't think of a better academic and social environment for my children to be raised in. If I could "do over" my own life, I - too - would have wanted to attend and graduate from MCA. read more

I popped in during open week in February and was impressed by what I saw, The school is beautifully decked out, the classrooms had a very low to teacher ratio, I think the biggest classroom had six kids and one teacher. The kids seemed super happy, the teachers also. I'm definitely considering placing my daughter there during the 2013-2014 school year. If you are looking for a small school with an alternative perspective to teaching you have to check out this place. read more

MCA Academy is an excellent school with a strong academic focus and teachers and a principal who really care. The class size is small and the curriculum is focused. There is limited homework due to the fact that all of the time at school is spent on academic endeavors. Electives- art, music, foreign language, physical education, sailing, kayaking, etc., are taken after school ends at 220 pm. The learning environment is ideal and the students are kept motivated by having weekly benchmarks that they must attain in every subject. The parents are kept well informed on a weekly basis by the teachers. The communication between teachers, principal and parents is exceptional. I highly recommend this school if you are serious about your child's education and want them to have a positive learning environment where they can reach their full potential. read more

MCA gets it right with small classes, happy and confident children throughout the school and caring,devoted teachers. We find MCA to be more than just a school for our three children. It's a dynamic, refreshing educational sanctuary where students are pushed to reach their highest potential of excellence while keeping an eye on social skills and compassion for others. read more

Our daughter is now just finishing her first year at MCA--1st grade. The whole approach is based on educating each individual student. The children don't go from daily lesson plan to daily lesson plan, on to the next piece the next day regardless of how much they grasp they day before. Instead, they monitor kids individually and go from benchmark to benchmark. Consequently, our daughter does not go on to new concepts until she has mastered the previous ones. This is building on granite. Considering that there are only 5 or 6 kids in her class, it has meant for us that so much more gets accomplished in the classroom than in the 30 kid zoo we ran from the year before. It also means homework is gone. No fighting all afternoon to start homework and there is always time to play! I strongly suggest that any parent considering MCA go see it during a school day. I told my wife after she asked me to go see for myself that it felt like Narnia. Our daughter fought us every day on the way to her charter school kindergarten class before we found MCA. Now, the reverse. We hear similar stories from other school parents and students. We also can see how our child's teachers love their jobs. This matters to us. We get weekly progress emails. There is usually some comment about how happy our teachers are to have our child in their lives. We give the highest possible recommendation. read more