SHORT-TERM IMMERSION PROGRAMME
Immerse yourself in a true values-led experience at Marymount
MrsMargaretGiblin Headmistress
WelcomefromtheHeadmistress
AtMarymountInternationalSchoolLondon,wearedelighted towelcomestudentsfromaroundtheworldtojoinourShortTermImmersionProgramme—anexperiencedesignedto broadenhorizons,strengthenacademicskills,andofferatasteof lifeatatrulyinternationalschool.
Rootedinaproudtraditionofeducationalexcellence, Marymountblendsaglobaloutlookwiththewarmthand characterofBritishschoollife.Ourvibrantcommunityreflects arichdiversityofcultures,languages,andperspectives,andour distinguishedInternationalBaccalaureatecurriculumis deliveredbyskilled,dedicatedteacherswhoarepassionateabout nurturingcuriosity,confidence,andagenuineloveoflearning.
Duringtheirtimewithus,studentsenjoyfarmorethanastudy experience-theybuildmeaningfulfriendships,develop independence,anddiscovernewinterestsandpassions. Whetherthroughacademicstudy,ourrichco‑curricular programme,ortherhythmsofdailyschoollife,everystudent leaveswithexperiences,memoriesandasenseofselfthatwill staywiththemlongaftertheyreturnhome.
Weverymuchlookforwardtowelcomingyouintoour community.
Marymount International School London
Short-term Immersion Programme
ExperiencelifeinaBritishboardingschoolfor3or4weeksduringtermtime.Internationalstudentswho joinusforanimmersionprogrammearefullyintegratedintolessonsandactivitiesalongsideMarymount InternationalSchoolstudents,allowingthemtoimprovetheirEnglish,gainnewknowledge,developnew friendshipsanddiscovernewinterests.
Thisallinclusiveprogrammeincludes:
AbalancedscheduleofacademicstudyandEnglishLanguagetuition
Fullboardingaccommodationoncampus
Awiderangeofextra-curricularactivitiesandclubs
Weeklyculturalandeducationaltrips
AirporttransferstoandfromLondonHeathrowairport
EntryRequirements:
Noformalentrytestisrequired.Studentsmustsubmitarecentschoolreportdetailingtheircurrent academiclevelandachievements.Allstudentswillbeofferedabriefonlineinterview.Wealsoaskthat studentssubmitashortbiography,eitherinwritingorbyvideo,tohelpusgettoknowthembetter beforetheyjointheprogramme.Applicationsfromindividualsandsmallgroupswelcomed.
Why choose Marymount?
Marymount International School London is an outstanding, all-girls, Catholic, IB school, set on a beautiful 7-acre garden campus in Kingston upon Thames - just 12 miles from central London, with excellent connections to the city and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Located on a gated private estate, our campus offers a peaceful and secure setting, while London’s world-famous landmarks, historic sites and cultural experiences are never far awaymaking Marymount the perfect base for an immersive British educational experience. Ourwarm,inclusivecommunityoffersan environmentwhereeverystudentisvaluedand supported.Ouroutstandingteachersanddedicated pastoralstaffarecommittedtohelpingeverystudent developtheirtalents,discovertheirpassionsandfeel trulyathome.
Whetheryouarelookingtostrengthenyour English,experienceauthenticBritishtraditions,or explorethepossibilityofstudyingabroadlong-term, ourShort-TermImmersionProgrammeoffersa genuinetasteoflifeataBritishboardingschool-in oneoftheworld’smostinspiringcities.
A fully immersive educational experience
StudytheIBprogrammealongside Marymountstudents,andlearn fromexpertteacherswhoare passionateabouttheirsubject.
State-of-the-art accommodation
Comfortable,modernboarding facilitiesprovidea‘homeawayfrom home’.
English Language skills
DevelopyourEnglishvocabulary andspeakingskillsthrough immersivelearninganddaily interactionwithBritishstudents andstaff.
Enrichment activities
Participateinawidevarietyof enrichmentactivities,including sports,art,music,drama,dance, STEMandmuchmore
Cultural trips and visits
EnjoyLondon,withvisitstokey historiclandmarksandcultural events,andexploreotherlocal placesofinterest
A Closer Look
AN IMMERSIVE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Studentswilljoinage-appropriateclassesalongside theirMarymountpeers,studyingabroadrangeof subjectsincludingEnglish,Mathematics,Science, GlobalPerspectives(HistoryandGeography)and theArts.Ourlessonsaredesignedtobeinteractive andengaging,encouragingstudentstothink criticallyandcollaborativeconfidentlyandgetthe verymostfromtheirtimewithus..
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Beyondtheclassroom,studentscangetinvolvedin awiderangeofextra-curricularactivitiesduring theirstay,including:
Sports:football,basketball,volleyball,tennis, badminton,table-tennis,athletics
PerformingArts:drama,dance,music ensembles,choir
Art,DesignandPhotography
STEMclub
Roboticsclub
Leadershipandpersonaldevelopment
Universityandcareerscounselling
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Studentswillstayinoneofourcomfortablyappointedboardinghouses,rightattheheartof campus,sharinglivingspaceswithBritishand internationalboarders.Itisafantastic opportunitytoformnewfriendships,immersive themselvesinEnglish,andexperiencearichmix ofcultures-allwithinasupportiveandsafe environment.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Throughouttheprogramme,studentswillenjoy excursionstoLondonandbeyond-visiting famouslandmarks,exploringplacesofhistorical andculturalinterestsuchasOxford,Hampton Court,GreenwichorWindsor,andperhaps eventakinginaWestEndshow.
Studentswillalsohavetheopportunityto exploreourlocaltown,KingstonuponThames, forshopping,activitiesandatasteofeverday Britishlife.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:
ISABELLA, GRADE 11
ShorttermimmersionstudentfromStAndrewsScotsSchoolBuenosAires,Argentina
“Marymount has been a great experience because I’ve had the chance to meet many new people I was also able to experience what it’s like to study in a country that isn’t my own and to study in a language that I’m not used to. It has been an amazing experience that has opened my mind to many new thigs that I had never imagined before. I’ve also met a lot of wonderful people, and I’m really grateful for that”
MARTINA & MARIA FERNANDA
ShorttermimmersionstudentsfromColegioMarymount, Medellin
"At Marymount London, we have got to know so many new people and have made a lot of friendships. Everyone is really kind and polite, they are amazing. We got to visit many beautiful places around London. It has been really cool meeting people from all over the world in an international setting."
GABRIELA, GRADE 9
ShorttermimmersionstudentfromColegioMarymount, Barranquila,Columbia
“”The culture is very different, but it is very warm and welcoming You can tell the school is designed for us to be calm and to have the best mental state to learn, which is something I really liked”
Boarding - A Home Away from Home
Marymount’sboardingcommunityprovidesawarm,nurturingandinclusive,welcoming students fromadiverserangeofnationalitiesandbackgrounds. AtMarymount,boardingismorethanwhere youlive-it’swhereyoubelong.
Ourmodern,secureboardinghousesoffercomfortable,well-appointedbedroomsandshowerrooms, alongsideinvitingcommunalloungesandkitchenareaswherestudentscanrelax,socialiseandtruly feelathome. Studentsstayindoubleortriplestudybedrooms,dependingontheirage. Visiting studentsareencouragedtoshareroomswithMarymountboarders-awonderfulwaytointegrateinto thecommunityandformlastingfriendships.
Bedroomsarespaciousandcomfortablyfurnished, withasinglebed,desk,wardrobeandstorage,and adedicatedshowerroomandtoiletnearby.Inthe communal lounges and kitchens, students can unwind, playgames,listentomusicorwatch television.Atweekends,staffandstudentsoften cook together, and students are welcome to preparetheirownsnacksoutsideofmealtimes.in the boarding house kitchens at weekends, and studentscanpreparetheirownsnackshereoutside ofmainmealtimes.
Beyondtheclassroom,studentsareencouragedto makefulluseofour7-acregardencampusand excellentfacilities,includingaSportsHall,Art Studio, Dance Studio and Library, as well as FitnessSuiteforstudentsinGrade9andabove. WiFiisavailableacrossthewholecampus,making iteasytostayintouchwithhomeatdesignated times.
MealsareservedinourlightandairyDining Room,wherestaffandstudentseattogether.All foodisfreshlypreparedoncampusbyourbrilliant cateringteam.Everydaytherisagenerouschoice ofhealthyandnutritiousoptions-includinghot mains,soup,salad,dessertsandfreshfruit.Special dietaryrequirementscanbeaccommodatedwith priornotice.
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
How To FIND US
MarymountInternationalSchoolis locatedinKingstonuponThames, about30minutesfromcentralLondon.
ClosetoRichmondPark,theRiver Thames,HamptonCourtand Wimbledon,thecampusoffersa peacefulsettingwitheasyaccesstothe historicandculturallandmarksofthe city.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
HeathrowAirport30mins
GatwickAirport1hour
LondonCityAirport90mins
Complementaryairporttransfersincluded
How to apply
Placesonourimmersionprogrammeareavailablethroughouttheschoolyear. Placesarelimited,so weencourageyoutoapplyearly.Applicationsfromindividualsandsmallgroupswelcomed.
Entry Requirements
Noformalentrytestisrequired.Studentsmustsubmitarecentschoolreportdetailingtheircurrent academiclevelandachievements,andaletterofrecommendationfromtheircurrentschool.All studentswillbeofferedabriefonlineinterview.Wealsoaskthatstudentssubmitashortbiography, eitherinwritingorbyvideo,tohelpusgettoknowthembetterbeforetheyjointheprogramme.
Individual applications
Visitourwebsitetocompletetheonlineapplicationform(short-termimmersionprogramme)
Wewillcontactyoutoarrangeashortonlineinterview.Wewillconfirmyourplaceinwriting andrequestpaymentoftheprogrammefee(£1,500perweek,inclusiveofboarding,tuition,all meals,scheduledtripsandactivities,emergencyguardianshipandairporttransfers,ifrequired)
Oncepaymentisreceived,wewillaskyoutocompleteamedicalform,atripspermissionform andacoursechoicesform.Wewillalsoaskyoutoconfirmyourflightdetailsifyouhave requestedairporttransfers.
WewillinviteyouandyourparentstoavirtualQ&Asessionafewweeksbeforetheprogramme startdate,toansweranyfinalquestionsaboutyourtimetableandarrangementsforyourstay.
Group applications
PleasecontactAdmissionsatadmissions@marymountlondon.comforfurtherdetails.
