Mennonite Educational Institute

About

Mennonite Educational Institute (MEI Schools) is located at 4081 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M8. MEI serves students from preschool to Grade 12 and describes its program as a holistic educational experience that integrates teachings of the Christian faith with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, aiming to shape life-long learners and leaders.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Abbotsford)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: MEI Schools integrates teachings of the Christian faith with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and offers education from a Christian perspective.

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 859-3700

Email: info@meischools.com

Principal: Shawn Burkinshaw

Religious Affiliation

MEI Schools integrates teachings of the Christian faith with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and offers education from a Christian perspective.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Physical Education (indoor & outdoor) MEI emphasizes whole-student development through physical education, focusing on the social, mental, and physical benefits of activity and caring for the body “that God has given.” Beginning in Grade 2, students also participate in a variety of outdoor activities as part of the PE curriculum. MEI Hockey Academy The MEI Hockey Academy provides high-performance training alongside Christian values-based character development, with the goal of preparing students for the challenges of school, athletics, and post-secondary life. Agriculture MEI runs an agricultural initiative across its schools, including a greenhouse and garden. Students participate in growing flowers and vegetables, with agriculture- and sustainability-specific courses offered at the Middle and Secondary levels, and some produce directed to community causes and charities. Exploratory & Applied Skills (ADST) MEI Middle offers exploratory and elective courses (including Info-Tech and Tech-Ed and a Leadership/Service exploratory for Grades 7 and 8). MEI Secondary offers applied skills and technology courses such as Computer Technology, Woodworking, Home Economics, Family Studies, and Drafting. Student resources / support MEI states it provides student support tools to help students be prepared and have a positive educational experience, including support for academic or personal issues.

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Track & Field
• Soccer
• Cross-country
• Golf

School Culture and Expectations

MEI describes a faith-based approach that integrates a Christian worldview with the BC curriculum. The school highlights a focus on discipline, work ethic, and character, and encourages students to strive for excellence while developing skills such as problem solving, teamwork, literacy, and strategic/analytical thinking.