Information for Guidance Counsellors

Welcome!

We recognize that Guidance Counsellors play an invaluable role for students, providing them with the materials they need to make informed decisions about their futures both academically and otherwise. It is for this reason that when students approach you about international education, we would like to provide you with all of the information you need at your fingertips about MEI's programs to properly equip you and your students.



What to do when a student inquires about MEI:

• Give them a brochure
• Direct them to our website
• Encourage them to attend an information meeting
• Let them know we have a scholarship fund and often offer tuition credit discounts in the early fall



When a student applies to MEI:

Students who apply to MEI are not automatically admitted into a program. Before acceptance into the program, we consider the following information:
• A mid to high 70's entrance average
• Two teacher references
• A self-evaluation form
• An interview (for semester students only)
When a student applies to an MEI program, we request they provide us with a copy of their academic transcript in order to ensure they will be able to keep up with the academic rigor of our courses. You can expect an MEI applicant to approach the guidance office for a copy of their transcript.



When a student returns from an MEI Program:

At the end of the programs, both Full-Semester and Summer students receive a full anecdotal report card along with a breakdown of their term and culminating marks. This documentation will be mailed directly to the student's home. In addition, the Upper Grand District School Board will send a copy of each student's final marks to:
• The student
• The home school
• OUAC (Ontario University Applications Centre - if applicable)
Final marks for Semester students will be sent to your office by the end of June; Summer student's marks will be sent out in early September. The Upper Grand District School Board will send you documentation with marks. You can expect to receive this information by late June for Semester students, late September for Summer students.

If you have any questions about our programs, feel free to call our office at 905 880 1492.