Welcome to Marymount London
MarymountInternationalSchoolLondonisa welcomingandinclusiveschoolthatcelebrates diversityandempowersyoungwomentobecome thecompassionatechange-makerstheworldneeds.
InspiredbytheRSHM’smission‘Thatallmayhave lifeandhaveittothefull’,wearecommittedtoa trulyholisticeducationthatprovidesstudentswith opportunitiestodiscoverandpursuetheirpassions, findtheirvoice,anddeepentheirunderstandingof theworldandtheirplacewithinit.Ourstrong academictradition,extensiveco-curricular programme,student-centredpastoralcareand outstandingboardingprovisioncombinetogetherto ensurethateverystudentissupportedtothrive,fulfil herpotentialandrealiseherambitions.
MRS MARGARET GIBLIN
MEET THE TEAM
MR NICK MARCOU
MRS PAULA HORTON
MRS ANNIE PLUMRIDGE
Why Study Abroad?
MarymountInternationalSchoolLondon offerstheperfectopportunitytobroadenyour horizonsthroughenrichingacademic,social andculturalexperiencesthatinspirepersonal growthandglobalawareness.Withina welcominginternationalcommunity, SemesterAbroadstudentsareencouragedto challengethemselvesintellectually,discover newpassionsanddeveloptheconfidenceto thrivebothinsideandoutsidetheclassroom.
Fromagloballyrecognisedacademic programmeandextensiveco-curricular opportunitiestoboardinglifeandcultural immersionintheUK,everyaspectofthe MarymountLondonexperienceisdesigned tofostergrowingindependence,curiosity andawarenessofdifferentperspectives. Studentsbuildmeaningfulconnectionswith peersfromaroundtheworld,gainvaluable interculturalunderstandinganddevelopthe skillsneededtosucceedinanincreasingly interconnectedworld.
Academic Pro
MarymountLondon intheUKtoadopt and, with over 45 programmes and passionateteachers,we thetop2%ofIBschools muchon‘how’they studentsareencouraged knowledge and understanding rangeofsubjects,but rangeofskills,attitudes ensuretheycannavigate beyondschoolwith us, our Semester opportunitytoexperience islikeinanauthenticIBenvironment.
Independenc
Our Semester Abroad opportunity to independence, self-management responsibilitythrough MarymountInternational within a supportive community encourages confidence, buildmeaningful developessentiallife universityandlifebeyondschool.
Future Planning
OurSemesterAbroadstudentsalsohaveaccessto theschool’scomprehensiveUniversityandCareer Guidance Programme and, through scheduled meetingswithourDirectorofFuturePathways, explore universities and course in the UK, Europe,USAandCanadaandAsia.Usingour Unifrog platform, students can identify institutionsandcoursesthatalignwithboththeir academic goals and personal values. Through one-toonecounselling,universityvisits,careers guidance, application workshops and support withpersonalstatementsandinterviews,students areempoweredtomakeinformeddecisionsabout theirfuture.
Culture
Gain new perspectives through immersion in British culture, traditions andeveryday lifeat MarymountInternationalSchoolLondon.Asan internationalboardingschoollocatedjustoutside centralLondon,MarymountoffersitsSemester Abroadstudentstheopportunitytoexperience life in the UK while studying within a internationally minded and culturally diverse community. Through excursions, cultural celebrations,localengagementandday-to-day experiencesbothonandoffcampus,students develop a deeper understanding of British heritage,customsandcontemporarylife.
Boardingat offersstudents withinavibrant the school’s boarding independence, friendshipsinasafeandsupportiveenvironment.
Girlsfrom campus,creating cultures,perspectives, Boardingstudents combinesacademic enrichment connections. the-clockcare supportedbothacademicallyandemotionally.
Located within surrounded Marymount’s enjoythebest forstudyand andrecreational andweekend sharedtraditions, students to encouragingastrongsenseofbelonging.
Comfortablebedroomsandbathrooms,sharedwith1-2othergirls
Aglobalcommunityofgirlsfromaroundtheworld
Awarmandwelcominghomeawayfromhome
Anexcitingweekendprogrammeofculturalandsocialevents
Fitnesssuite,basketballandtenniscourts,art&designstudios,music rooms,chapelandmulti-faithprayerspace,air-conditionedlibrary.
Abeautifulgardencampus
Clubs & Activities
Creativewriting,Drama,Music, Dance,ModelUnitedNations, Coding,Art&Design, Astrophysicsclub,MedSoc, Languagesandalotmore!
Leadership & Service
NationalHonorSociety,Student GoalsandImplementation Committee,BoardingCouncil, Fundraising,SocialActionand Awareness,InclusionGroupsand ServiceasAction
Sports
IncludingBasketball,Badminton, Tennis,TrackandField,Volleyball andSoccer
European and Residential Trips
Subject-specific,sportoraspartof RSHMFestivals(theserunyearly throughSemestertwo)
Programme Options
SemesterAbroadstudentswillbefullyimmersedineithertheschool’sIBMiddleYearsorDiploma programmeandweeklytimetableswillincludeabalanceofmandatoryandoptionalsubjects,allowingfor areasonablybespokeprogrammeofstudiestosuitindividualabilitiesandinterests.
Typically,however,studentswillstudyLanguages(atleasttwo),Humanities(includingReligious Studies),Science,Mathematics,PerformingandVisualArts(includingDesign)andPhysicalEducation. InkeepingwithIBpedagogy,learningandteachingisstudent-centredandinquiry-based,withafocus oncollaborativeandproblem-basedapproachesthatpromotecriticalandcreativethinking,evaluative analysisandevidence-basedargumentation.
Eachsemesterincludes:
AfullacademictimetablewithIBlearningandteaching
Opportunitiestodevelopresearch,presentation,andcriticalthinkingskills
Participationinco-curricularandenrichmentactivities
Boardinglifewithastructuredpastoralsupportsystem
MarymountLondonensuresthatSemesterAbroadstudentsreturntotheirhomeschoolwithrequisite transcriptsandlettersofrecommendationand,ifrequired,convalidationofattainment.
Semester 1 Study
September – December
BegintheacademicyearinLondon,settling intoboardinglifeandtheschoolcommunityat thestartofterm.Studentsquicklybecome immersedintheirsubjects,buildingstrong studyhabitsandformingconnectionswith peersfromaroundtheworld. Thesemesterincludesamid-termbreakand concludesinDecember,providingacomplete andenrichingfirst-termexperience.
Semester 2 Study
January – June
Jointheprogrammeatthestartofthenew yearandexperiencethefullrhythmofthe springandsummerterms.Asthesemester progresses,studentsdeepentheiracademic understandingwhilegainingconfidencein independentlearningandinquiry. Thisoptionincludesbothamid-termbreak andalongerspringholiday,withthe programmeconcludinginJune.
“Ourdaughter,Franny,hadanextraordinaryexperiencewhen shespentthespringsemesterof2025atMarymountLondon. Fromthemomentwedroppedheroff,shewaswelcomedand caredforbyMarymountLondon’sverysupportivestaff.Franny regularlyenjoyedcookingwithfriendsinthedormsand returnedhomeamuchmorematureyoungwoman,better preparedforcollege.
Academically,MarymountLondonusestheInternational Baccalaureateprogram,whichisdifferentfromMarymount NYC’scurriculum.Evenso,Frannysteppedintoherclasses withoutissuesandenjoyedseeingadifferentwayofteaching andlearning.Shemadefriendswithgirlsfromalloverthe world,aswellaswithdaystudentsfromLondon.Andherbeing inLondongaveusagreatexcusetovisitEngland!”
MrMacDougall
“Thiscommunityofkindandencouragingpeoplehasmademy transitionintoMarymountLondonsuchapositiveexperience. Everyonehasbeensowelcomingandsupportive,anditsmade gettingtoknownewfriendsandadjustingtolifehereenjoyable.”
Visitourwebsitetocompletetheonlineapplicationform,indicatingwhetheryouareinterestedin Semester1orSemester2.
GirlsapplyingfortheSemesterAbroadProgrammewillberequiredtoundertakewrittenplacementtests inMathsandEnglish.TheywillalsobeinvitedtoattendashortonlineinterviewwithourSeniorDeputy HeadAcademicandeitherourMYPCo-ordinator(MiddleYearsProgramme)orDirectorofFuture Pathways(IBDiplomaProgramme).
Wewillalsoaskyoutoprovide:
Acopyofyourmostrecentschoolreport
AcompletedStudentQuestionnaire
AcompletedParentQuestionnaire
Areferencefromyourcurrentschool
How To FIND US
MarymountInternationalSchoolis locatedinKingstonuponThames, about30minutesfromcentralLondon
ClosetoRichmondPark,theRiver Thames,HamptonCourtand Wimbledon,thecampusoffersa peacefulsettingwitheasyaccesstoall thehistoricandculturallandmarksof thecity
NEAREST AIRPORTS
HeathrowAirport30mins
GatwickAirport1hour
LondonCityAirport90mins
Complementaryairporttransfersincluded
