Marymount London Prospectus

Why Marymount? … WH E R E

D O W E B E GI N ?

MARYMOUNT IS A SCHOOL ROOTED IN LOVE .

Inspired by the charism of the RSHM, we proudly stand as the first all-girls' school in the UK to adopt the International Baccalaureate curriculum which promotes independent and creative thought among subjects. Our girls love to learn and learn to love in an inclusive environment that challenges and supports them.

Girls here are empowered to build their confidence, spirituality, leadership skills and sense of self. Who we are teaching is as important as what we are teaching. Whether innovating in our STEAM Hub, debating in class, dancing on the stage, or learning a new world language, they are encouraged to sharpen their critical thinking skills, collaborate with others, and celebrate our diverse community of over 40 nationalities.

Securing top university placements beyond Marymount, our graduates are global citizens prepared to make a difference in the world.

Our garden campus is located just twelve miles from central London. We invite you to visit so you can see and feel what makes Marymount such a distinctive place for girls and young women to learn and grow into their best selves.

ST UDENTS TELL OUR STORY… “I am eternally grateful to Marymount for the guidance, mentorship, and constant support that allowed me to develop into a confident young woman. Without the support of the teachers and the community, I would not have reached my dream school.”

– Class of 2017 graduate

“Marymount has given me the opportunity to try new things that I never thought I would have done before; Model UN, a performing arts festival, and a leadership conference. Not only were these fun experiences, but I was able to meet students from other Marymount schools. I now have friends from Rome, Paris and Portugal.”

– Grade 9 student

“I am challenged at Marymount, but in a good way. The culture here has taught me to aspire to be the best me that I can be. Whether it is in or outside the classroom, I am encouraged to go out of my comfort zone and to think outside the box.”

– Grade 7 student

Proudly IB

FOR 40 YEARS, MARYMOUNT HAS BEEN PROUDLY IB.

The Mi le Years Program

The IB Diploma

GRADES 6 TO 10

GRADES 11 AND 12

The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) encourages Marymount girls to draw meaningful connections between eight broad and varied subject groups: Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Science, Mathematics, Arts, Design, and Physical & Health Education. With a central focus on the development of conceptual understanding and effective approaches to learning (ATL) skills, the MYP is a student-centered, inquiry-based program rooted in interdisciplinary learning.

Students are challenged and supported to become effective communicators, open-minded inquirers, and reflective practitioners, thus acquiring the foundational skills needed to experience success in the Diploma Program. MYP students learn how to learn for deeper understanding in a creative, collaborative environment which fosters critical thinking, resilience, and independence.

The IB Diploma Program (DP) is recognized and respected globally by the world’s leading universities.

Marymount Diploma candidates study one course from each of six subject groups, three at Standard Level and three at Higher Level. These must include two languages, one subject relating to social studies, one laboratory science, one mathematics, and a sixth subject, which may be music, theatre arts, visual arts, or another in the first four categories mentioned. In addition, Diploma candidates must follow a critical-thinking course entitled Theory of Knowledge, submit an extended essay (normally related to one of the examination subjects) and participate in the Creativity, Action and Service programme.

Students and teachers collaborate closely in preparation for May IB exams through internal assessments, class presentations, projects, and extensive independent research.

Marymount students are curious and confident learners who are able to express the how and the why behind what they are learning. They build close relationships with their Marymount sisters and teachers both on and off our seven acre idyllic garden campus, located 11 miles from central London.

At a Glance Our students represent over

37% British 19% Other Narionalities

42 nationalities

and a wide range of religious backgrounds Catholic

Other religions

3% Australian 4% Italian 2% Chinese

40% of our graduates receive a bilingual diploma, 13 mother tongue

Over

5% Korean

languages are supported.

5% French

4% American

55 passionate teachers

5% German

9% Spanish 7% Japanese

to our 275 students

CLASS OF 2019 IB RESULTS

100% pass rate

37 point average

47% achieved more than 38 points

top 10% globally

MARYMOUNT IB DIPLOMA STATISTICS YEAR

AVERAGE SCORE

Max. 45; min. pass 24 37.00 36.00 35.79 36.30 36.26

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

AVERAGE SUBJECT SCORE

Out of 7 5.77 5.64 5.58 5.66 5.63

PASS RATE

100% 100% 95.5% 95.5% 100%

BENCHMARKS 2016-2017

IB DP Average Points IB DP Pass Rate

7

acre garden campus

WORLDWIDE

29.63 77.40%

MARYMOUNT

37.00 100%

Healthy choices at every meal

5-YEAR Average Score

36.26

Average Subject Score

5.66

Pass Rate

98.2%

Purposeful Learning

Boarding

Now in its 65th year, Marymount London continues to provide a rich and expansive curriculum, offering 16 subjects, as well as 18 activities and extramural clubs.

Our small class sizes, averaging 12 students, ensure Marymount girls have the opportunity to discover and become their best selves. Our students are prepared for a world that requires their global awareness, curiosity, compassion, and willingness to use their gifts in service to others. Marymount girls build their confidence, leadership skills, and sense of self surrounded by enthusiastic and welcoming faculty and classmates.

Boarding at Marymount London means living in a vibrant community with girls from around the world, discovering new experiences, and managing a balanced and challenging academic program in an environment that provides structure, support, and plenty of fun. We are an inclusive school community that prides itself on giving each girl a place where she will feel at home. Happily, the lines between our day and boarding students are nearly invisible as all the girls share a full academic day, enriching activities, and an opportunity to grow in their understanding of themselves and others in the richness of Greater London.

Nowhere else do you get a traditional boarding experience this close to one of the greatest cities in the world. London is only 20 minutes away and easily accessible by public transport. Museums, shows, historic sites, amazing international cuisine, parks and gardens and shopping are all within easy reach.

Single-sex Education One of the most important things you can give your daughter is self-confidence and self-belief, qualities that girls’ schools deliver in abundance.

Girls’ schools minimise stereotyped, gender-weighted expectations. There is no such thing as a girl’s subject or a boy’s subject and girls are free to follow their inclinations with little of the pressure they might otherwise feel.

Our dedicated staff is fully committed to the academic, emotional, spiritual, and social development of all students – the whole person is at the core of what we do.

Options include

7 day, 5 day, and Flexi-Boarding

George Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7PE United Kingdom

Proudly IB!

L E A RN M O RE. Mary Burke Tobias, Director of Admissions Joy Duval-Koenig, Assistant Director of Admissions +44 (0)20 8949 0571 admissions@marymountlondon.com WWW.MARYMOUNTLONDON.COM