Athletics & wellness
Boys', girls' and co-ed teams in every season, from football and volleyball to swimming, soccer and lacrosse.
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Melbourne, Florida · 10 minutes from the beach
Melbourne Central Catholic High School
An A+ rated Catholic college-preparatory school for grades 9–12 on Florida's Space Coast, with year-round sunshine and an hour's drive to Orlando.
1961Founded
~460Students
20Average class size
10 minTo the beach
1 hrFrom Orlando
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Academics
Rigorous, with college credit built in
MCC offers a structured college-preparatory curriculum at College Prep, Honors and AP levels, with strong STEM, humanities, theology and fine arts programs. Students usually take seven courses a year, with dedicated advising and a clear four-year plan.
Through the Emerging Scholars Program, qualified juniors and seniors can take college courses taught by Florida Tech faculty and earn official college credit at no extra tuition cost.
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Student life
Sunshine State school life
Clubs, arts, service learning and faith-based activities, plus a full sports program across fall, winter and spring.
Clubs, arts & service
Visual arts, photography and ceramics; band, chorus, guitar and theater; and service learning rooted in the Franciscan tradition.
Florida weekends
Beach days, theme parks and the Kennedy Space Center are all close by, so there's always something to explore.
Sports by season
- Bowling (co-ed)
- Football (boys, JV & varsity)
- Volleyball (girls, freshman, JV & varsity)
- Cheerleading (co-ed)
- Golf (boys)
- Cross Country (co-ed)
- Swimming (co-ed)
- Basketball (boys, freshman, JV & varsity)
- Basketball (girls)
- Soccer (boys & girls)
- Cheerleading (co-ed)
- Baseball (boys)
- Tennis (boys & girls)
- Flag Football (girls)
- Lacrosse (boys)
- Track & Field (boys & girls)
- Softball (girls)
International students
Fully part of school life
- Academic advisingHelp choosing courses and planning for college.
- Settling inSupport with cultural adjustment from the first week.
- Values-based communityA caring Catholic environment open to all.
- Study Six on handRegular check-ins with students, hosts and the school.
Homestay
A local family, carefully matched
MCC students live with Study Six host families near the school, matched on lifestyle, interests and needs.
- Every home screened and background-checked
- Host family profile shared with parents for approval
- Monthly check-ins with student and host
- 24/7 emergency support
“Study Six allows international students to ease into high school, while giving them a good American experience.”
Stefan · Austria
Questions
Practical details
Fees depend on program duration, host family and insurance requirements. Let us know your needs so we can provide a quote tailored to you.
MCC teaches grades 9–12. Talk to us about the best entry year for your student.
Students can come for a semester or a full academic year. Our intakes are in August and January.
Students should have upper-intermediate (B2) English or above.
With a Study Six host family near the school. Every home is screened and background-checked, and parents see the host family profile before approving.
Apply to MCC
Places for 2027 are limited. Start your application today, or talk to our team first.