Miami Country Day School

Miami Country Day School, founded in 1938, is a distinguished independent college preparatory school serving students from PreK through grade 12 in Miami Shores, Florida. With approximately 1,500 students from more than 50 countries, MCDS is one of the most internationally diverse independent schools in the United States. The school is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme and is SACS-accredited, providing an educational experience that reflects Miami's unique role as a gateway city between North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. MCDS offers comprehensive AP coursework alongside innovative programs in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and global citizenship. The school's trilingual education initiative — with instruction available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin — prepares students for success in an interconnected global economy. MCDS maintains a 50-acre campus with world-class facilities including a performing arts center, aquatic center, and STEM innovation lab. The school's global alumni network spans careers in international business, diplomacy, the arts, and public service.