Empires: Foundations of the Western World Trimester Study Abroad Program

Why Spend a Trimester Abroad With MEI?
Understanding the world we live in has never been more important than in this day of globalization and cultural dynamism. For over two decades, MEI has led programs that engage students in a manner rarely matched: excellent instructors, excellent students, and excellent locations allow for some of the deepest understanding of our world students will experience in their lives. Through some of the most innovative and dynamic methods of instruction, MEI students embark on a journey that helps prepare them for their post-secondary lives where critical thought, analysis, and interpretation are crucial to success. Certified instructors, program-specific itineraries, and a long-history of safe, tailored travel, make a Trimester with MEI an excellent way to complete three senior level, university preparation courses.
Courses Offered
Classical Civilization – Grade 12
This course allows students to explore the beliefs and achievements of the classical world, which have shaped Western thought and civilization. Students will investigate such aspects of classical culture through its mythology, art, literature and philosophy. They will also delve into elements of ancient Greek and Latin through a variety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual presentations, and discussions. Students will enhance their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively.
This program is available to students who have completed Grade 10 English
English – Grade 12
The core English course focuses on the refinement of literacy, communication and analytical skills. Students build on their understanding of academic language and practice using it confidently in discussion and argumentation, in both oral and written forms.
Students can substitute Studies in Literature – Grade 12
Media—Students choose ONE
Program Itinerary
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Calendar
Travel dates subject to change.
Map
Program Fee
All prices include international student fees.
Program
- Ministry-approved credit(s) upon successful completion of the course(s)
- Custom course pack
- Student Login
- MEI journal
- Digital yearbook
Travel
- Hotels and accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Entrance fees to all course-specific sites
- Return airfare from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport
- Transportation between hotel locations via private coach or ferry
- Transportation for all listed program excursions
- Lunches
- Travel Visas
- All airline taxes, charges and fees
- Insurances
- Gratuities
- Registration fee
- Course texts
- Medical Insurance and Cancellation Protection*
*All students travelling with MEI Academy are required to purchase Medical Insurance.
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