Elementary (6-12) Diploma Program

Application and Admissions Process

An application for admission to MTCNE may be submitted at any time during the calendar year as we have rolling admissions. We encourage you to submit your application and materials as far in advance of the course dates as possible. Applications are considered in the order received on a space-available basis.

It is suggested that applications from international students be submitted at least 3 to 4 months in advance to ensure ample time to process the student visa application.  International students must be accepted into a diploma course before the MTCNE designated school official (DSO) will begin processing an I-20. MTCNE may provide an I-20 for F students and their dependents.

Application reviews can take up to 3 weeks, thus the preferred application deadline is 1 month prior to the posted course start date.

Upon acceptance, a candidate reserves a place in the course with a non-refundable course deposit of $500.00.  Each Diploma Course is limited to a maximum of 25 student. When a course is filled, successful candidates may request placement on a waiting list and/or defer registration to the next course.

1. The candidate for admission must submit the following required documents (Click Here for the Application Checklist) to complete the applicant file:

• Completed Application Form
• Non-refundable application fee of $100.00 payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). *Application fee waived for Tibetan Community applicants.
• Employment history/resume
• Writing Sample – Autobiography
• Official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each educational institution attended
• Three letters of reference – letters of reference must be written within three years of application date. Letters should include at least one professional reference; others may be personal or academic. The letters should reflect the writer’s knowledge and assessment of the applicant’s character, professional experience, and academic potential and, as applicable, interaction with children and aptitude for work in an alternative educational setting.
• Non-Native Speakers of English: TOEFL Scores (pBT minimum score of 550, iBT minimum score of 79) or IELTS Scores (minimum overall score of 6.5)

The materials should be emailed to mtcneadmissions@crec.org or mailed to the address listed below. Applications are considered active upon receipt of the application fee. No action will be taken on an application for admission until all required materials and the application fee are received.

2. An admission decision letter will be emailed to the candidate upon completion of the application evaluation.

• The evaluation of a application file may take up to three (3) weeks

3. Candidate responds to admission decision.

• If the application is accepted, a non-refundable registration fee of $500.00, payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)-MTCNE is due within two weeks of the admission decision. The registration fee reserves a successful candidate’s place in the course and will be applied toward the course tuition balance.

Application materials and course registration fees may be mailed to:
CREC – MTCNE
The Atrium @ Gillette Ridge
1300 Hall Boulevard
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Students planning to enroll in an AMI Diploma Course should plan for additional expenditures related to books, supplies, materials, housing, and other expenses which are not included in course tuition.