Agent Essentials

Agent Essentials

Agent Essentials Guide As a leading all-girls, IB International School, welcoming girls from all corners of the globe, Marymount is pleased to partner with trusted agents for the introduction of students. In this short guide you will find details about the school/agent partnership process, as well as key information about Marymount and the characteristics and attributes we look for in a Marymount student.

1. Becoming a Marymount Partner Agent 2. The role of a Partner Agent 3. The Child Student Visa process 4. Marymount International School London - at a glance 5. What are the benefits of a Marymount education?

6. What is a typical Marymount student/family?

Becoming a Marymount Partner Agent Becoming one of our partner agents takes a few simple steps:

Initial Meeting Our Admissions Team will meet with you either in person or online, ideally before you have a family in mind, but this might equally coincide with the first time a parent asks you to reach out to us.

Familiarisation visit We encourage you where practicable to visit the school to experience Marymount for yourself and enable you to speak with authority to your families. We are happy to organise these visits in term time or school holidays, though the school is a much more vibrant place when there are students and staff on campus!

Agent Application Complete our agent application form and provide a minimum of 2 references from schools that have placed a student of yours in the last 18 months. If you have BBSN (British Boarding School Network) trusted agent status, a copy of your accreditation certificate will suffice in place of referees.

Commission Marymount will pay commission on student placements as detailed in our Student Recruitment/Educational Agent policy, which will be provided upon application.

Agent Portal Once an agreement is in place, you will be able to set up an agent account on our online portal. From your Agent Dashboard you will be able to start new applications, manage existing applications and receive copies of messages and notifications about your registered students.

Working with us as a Partner Agent As a Partner Agent you provide a vital link between Marymount and the family, and we expect you to work pro-actively with both parties to facilitate a smooth journey through the candidate application process and subsequent transition into the School.

This may include: Gaining an in-depth understanding of our School and the academic programmes that we offer and ensuring that the family are conversant with the academic requirements and rigour of the IB programmes.

Accompanying the family during online calls or campus visits to provide translation, where English is not the first language of the parents.

Assisting the family with completion of the online application form, and ensuring that all supporting documentation and information (school reports, SEN history, pastoral information) is provided.

Ensuring that the family is fully aware of all the costs associated with their application including schools fees, visa costs, health surcharge and guardianship fees (where applicable).

Advising the family regarding UK immigration requirements and ensuring that they know how to obtain a Sharecode to prove their immigration status, once the appropriate visa has been secured.

Assisting the family to find an appropriate educational guardian, if required.

The Child Student Visa Process As a UKVI Sponsor for Child Student Visas, Marymount International is subject to stringent UKVI regulations relating to the sponsorship of non-British passport holders and ongoing immigration compliance for the duration of their time at the School.

To ensure that all international applications to the School meet these requirements and to give you and the candidate’s family peace of mind that their visa applications will comply with UKVI requirements and their visa will be granted, we have engaged Sable International to work with us as our trusted immigration partner for all Child Student Visa applications. Sable has been providing immigration services for more than 30 years and is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. Further information about Sable International may be found here: https://www.sableinternational.com/education It is a requirement of entry to Marymount that all Child Student Visa applications are administered by Sable International on behalf of the School.

Following the acceptance of a place at Marymount, we will put you and the candidate’s family in touch with a Sable International visa consultant, who will guide you through the application process for the visa. They will check that all the correct supporting documentation has been provided, before issuing the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies) on our behalf, and will assist the family with preparation of their visa application.

A one off administration fee will be charged to cover the cost of the visa application preparation and ongoing compliance for the duration of the candidate’s visa. This will be added to their first term’s fee account.

Please note that this fee does not include the cost of the visa or other associated costs, which the family will need to pay on submission of the visa application.

About Marymount International School London Marymount International School London is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, IB World School. We are a truly diverse international community, with over 45 nationalities represented throughout the school, encompassing all areas of the globe.

Key information at a glance: 230 students aged 11-18 Average class size 12 students Day and boarding (full, weekly, flexi-) options available Long-term placements and short-term stays Curriculum: IB only; Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (ages 16-18). We do not offer GCSEs or ALevels.

IBDP Results: Average point score for the past 5 years was 37.1. In 2024 pupils achieved a 100% pass rate, 45% of students scored over 38 points; 40% received the bilingual diploma University Destinations: Recent IBDP graduates received offers from top universities in the UK, USA & Canada, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and Australia.

Boarding: Full (7 day), weekly (5 day) and flexi (1 – 3 nights a week) boarding options offered. Please note that candidates requiring sponsorship for a Child Student visa must enrol as full (7 day) boarders.

3 Boarding Halls – modern, well-appointed living accommodation with comfortable communal lounge spaces where students can socialise and relax.

Bedrooms for 2, 3 or occasionally 4 students. Most students will share with one or two other boarders. Each student will have their own bed, wardrobe, desk, shelving unit and noticeboard.

Facilities: Performing Arts space including auditorium, music rooms, dance studio Sports Centre including fitness suite, changing facilities, sports hall, all-weather tennis, and basketball courts Visual Arts studio for all aspects of Art and Design, including poetry wheels and kiln, Microsoft Creative suite, 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printing and studios Library - comprehensive library providing an extensive range of fiction/non-fiction books both in English and a range of other languages, journals and periodicals, study spaces and seminar rooms Dining Hall - serving breakfast (for boarders) mid-morning and after school snacks; globally-inspired lunch menu (and dinner for boarders); plus, a drinks station for students to use throughout the day - tea, coffee, juice, water (included as part of the fees) Spiritual Life - Chapel and multi-faith prayer space Diploma Lounge - an exclusive study space for Grade 12 students Boarding facilities include bedrooms for 2, 3 or 4 students, communal lounges, laundry facilities, music rooms and an infirmary

Educational Programmes & Approaches to learning Marymount offers the IB curriculum only. The IB provides an academically rigorous, broad and balanced curriculum, designed to foster a love of learning and to develop skills in critical thinking, research, analysis, evaluation and reflection. Students become proficient independent learners, well-prepared for the demands and expectation of university and graduate education when they move on from Marymount.

Middle Years Programme (Grade 6-10): Comprising eight subject groups, including Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts, Design, Individual and Societies and Physical Education The programme culminates in Grade 10 with a Personal Project: a research project on the student’s choice.

IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11-12): Comprising six subjects groups, including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Maths and The Arts. In addition students will study the Core, made up of three required components: Theory of Knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know The Extended Essay, an independent, self-directed research project culminating in a 4,000 word essay Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), in which students plan, engage in, and reflect on various experiences that help nurture and develop critical skills, attitudes and attributes, and establish positive life habits.

Languages offered: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean. In addition, we can support Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovene and Polish and other mother tongue languages, delivered by external tutors, by arrangement.

Key approaches to learning throughout both programmes include: Concept-based and contextualised learning Real-world application of skills within a global context Inter-disciplinary and STEAM opportunities Inquiry-based classrooms focussing on student-led research Collaborative group work and presentations Discursive environment where opinions are shared, examined and challenged in a positive and constructive way Self-reflection on areas of strength, areas of development and how students respond to and act on feedback, rather than on grades or marks Development of the student as a whole person

Extra-curricular Opportunities Sports - including volleyball, tennis, athletics, soccer and badminton A range of clubs - including performing arts, creative writing, science & technology, language, coding and design MMIA (Marymount Mission in Action) and MUN (Model United Nations) - developing public speaking skills, leadership and awareness of global social issues Leadership opportunities collaborating at home and online with our sister schools in Rome and Paris Service Programme - providing opportunities to fundraise, inform and raise awareness of social issues and support local, national and international charitable organisations House activities - designed to encourage inter-grade engagement, often themed around cultural holidays

Specialist Programmes College Counselling Programme - offering tertiary education advice and preparation and careers coaching from Grade 8 onwards, to prepare students for life beyond Marymount.

Learning Resource Programme - a tailor-made programme to support students with a range of Special Educational Needs, to help them develop the skills they need to flourish in the curriculum.

Service As Action - opportunities to fundraise, inform and raise awareness of social issues and support local, national and international charities in Middle School as preparation for the CAS project in Diploma.

Spiritual Life We are proud of our Catholic ethos and our spiritual origins as part of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). However, our school is open and welcoming to students of all faiths and none, and it is important that each student explores their own spirituality and sense of self, in addition to/or in place of the development of their faith.

Key Admissions Contacts admissions@marymountlondon.com Telephone: +44 (0)20 8949 0571 www.marymountlondon.com

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