From a child’s first questions in Early Childhood to a graduate prepared to make an impact, every stage of an MCDS education is intentionally designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students discover their purpose.
At Miami Country Day School, students are known, challenged, and supported in a community where learning is active, meaningful, and connected to the world around them. Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, innovation, global perspectives, and exceptional educators, every student develops the knowledge, character, and confidence to thrive in college and beyond.
An MCDS education is intentionally designed to grow with every student. From PK3 through Grade 12—and through our Online School—each experience builds upon the last, helping students become increasingly independent, curious, and purposeful learners. Across every school, students are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, think critically, embrace challenges, collaborate with others, and connect their learning to authentic experiences. Exceptional teachers know every student as an individual, creating a community where learners are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Guided by our mission, students learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion as global citizens.
One School. One Journey. Endless Possibilities.
Wherever students begin and however they learn, they are part of one MCDS community, growing through purposeful experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and lives of impact.
A Message from The Senior Director of Academics
Our work in academics begins with a simple question: What kind of people do we hope our students will become? That question shapes what we teach, how we teach, and the experiences we create for students. We want every student at Miami Country Day to leave us intellectually curious, confident in their ability to learn and grow, and prepared to engage thoughtfully and purposefully with the world around them.”
Children begin their educational journey through joyful exploration, purposeful play, meaningful relationships, and hands-on learning that nurture confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Students build strong academic foundations while developing curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them through purposeful learning experiences.
Students strengthen their independence, explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and begin shaping their own educational journey through rigorous academics, innovation, and meaningful experiences.
Students personalize their academic experience through advanced coursework, experiential learning, leadership opportunities, research, and college preparation as they discover how they will make their impact on the world.
The MCDS Online School offers students in Grades 6–12 the flexibility to learn from anywhere while remaining fully connected to the Miami Country Day School community. Through rigorous academics, personalized support, and meaningful relationships, students receive the same high-quality education and individualized guidance that define the MCDS experience.
Our academic program extends beyond traditional classrooms, giving students opportunities to explore, create, collaborate, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.
Garner Center for Innovation
Students imagine, design, build, code, prototype, and solve authentic problems through engineering, robotics, makerspaces, design thinking, and emerging technologies.
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GLOBE: Global Citizenship
Global citizenship is woven throughout every grade level, helping students understand themselves, appreciate diverse perspectives, and recognize their responsibility to others and the world.
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Signature Programs
Experiential learning, diploma endorsements, entrepreneurship, research, travel, Impact Studio, and interdisciplinary opportunities allow students to pursue their interests in meaningful ways.
College & Academic Counseling
Students and families partner with experienced counselors who help align strengths, interests, and aspirations with the colleges and pathways that best fit each learner.
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Academic Support
Through the Center for Academic Success and Wellness (CASW), students receive personalized academic support, counseling, learning services, and resources that empower every learner to thrive.
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Experiential Learning
Fieldwork, environmental education, internships, travel, civic engagement, and partnerships connect classroom learning to authentic experiences that deepen understanding and inspire purpose.
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The Impact of an MCDS Education
100%
of graduates matriculate to four-year colleges
95%
AP Exam pass rate
53
online academic courses
100+
Honors, AP, Advanced Topics, and elective offerings
30+
student-led clubs and organizations
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Curriculum & Course Guides
Explore the courses, academic pathways, and opportunities available throughout each division.
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Download Middle School Course Guide
Download Upper School Course Guide
Stay Connected
Upcoming Academic events
Stay informed about performances, exhibitions, showcases, academic milestones, information sessions, and special events.
Academic News
Discover the latest stories from classrooms across MCDS, including innovation, research, arts, travel, competitions, student achievements, faculty excellence, and Online School highlights.
At Miami Country Day School, academics are more than a sequence of courses; they are a continuous journey of discovery, growth, and purpose. From the wonder of Early Childhood to the opportunities of Upper School, and through the flexibility of the Online School, every student is challenged to think deeply, explore boldly, and grow into a compassionate, confident global citizen.
Every lesson, every relationship, and every experience reflects our commitment to empowering students to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion.
