SHORT-TERM IMMERSION PROGRAMME
Global perspective. Shared values.
The Marymount London experience.
WelcomefromtheHeadmistress
AtMarymountInternationalSchoolLondon,wearedelighted towelcomestudentsfromoursisterschoolsacrosstheRSHM networktojoinourShort-TermImmersionProgramme—an experiencedesignedtodeepenconnectionwithinourshared mission,broadenglobalperspectives,andofferatasteofBritish schoollife.
MrsMargaretGiblin Headmistress
GuidedbytheRSHMtraditionoffaith,community,serviceand international-mindedness,MarymountLondonprovidesa nurturingenvironmentwhereyouwillfeelimmediatelyat homewhilediscoveringnewwaysoflearningandliving together.Ourvibrantcommunityreflectsarichdiversityof cultures,languages,andperspectives,andourInternational Baccalaureatecurriculumisdeliveredbydedicatedteacherswho encouragecuriosity,confidence,andagenuineloveoflearning.
Duringyourtimewithus,youwillenjoyfarmorethanastudy experience.Youwillformmeaningfulfriendshipswithinthe widerRSHMfamily,growinindependence,andexplorenew interestsandpassions.Throughacademicstudy,co‑curricular activities.andtherhythmsofdailyschoollife,youwillleave withlastingmemoriesanddeepersenseofconnection-to yourself,toothers,andtooursharedRSHMmission.
Weverymuchlookforwardtowelcomingyouintoour community.
What can I expect?
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
YouwilljoinclassesalongsideyourMarymount Londonpeers,studyingabroadrangeofsubjects includingEnglish,Mathematics,Science,Global Perspectives(HistoryandGeography)andtheArts. Ourlessonsaredesignedtobeinteractiveand engaging,encouragingyoutothinkcriticallyand collaborativeconfidentlyandgettheverymostfrom yourtimewithus.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Beyondtheclassroom,youcangetinvolvedina widerangeofextra-curricularactivities,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
Youwillstayinoneofourcomfortablyappointedboardinghouses,rightattheheartof campus,sharinglivingspaceswithBritishand internationalboarders.Itisafantastic opportunitytoformnewfriendships,immerse yourselfinEnglish,andexperiencearichmixof cultures-allwithinasupportiveandsafe environment.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Throughouttheprogramme,youwillenjoy excursionstoLondonandbeyond-visiting famouslandmarks,exploringplacesofhistorical andculturalinterestsuchasOxford,Hampton Court,GreenwichorWindsor,andperhaps eventakinginaWestEndshow. Youwillalsohavetheopportunitytoexplore ourlocaltown,KingstonuponThames,for shopping,activitiesandatasteofeverdayBritish life.
Boarding - A Home Away from Home
Marymount’sboardingcommunityprovidesawarm,nurturingandinclusive,welcoming students fromadiverserangeofnationalitiesandbackgrounds. AtMarymount,boardingismorethanwhere youlive-it’swhereyoubelong.
Ourmodern,secureboardinghousesoffercomfortable,well-appointedbedroomsandshowerrooms, alongsideinvitingcommunalloungesandkitchenareaswhereyoucanrelax,socialiseandtrulyfeelat home.Youwillstayinadoubleortriplestudybedroom,dependingonyourage. Ifyouarecoming inagroupaccompaniedbyyourteachers,youwillbeaccommodatedinadedicatedboardinghall. If youarecominginasmallergroup,withoutachaperone,youmaywellsharearoomwithsomeofour currentMarymountboarders-awonderfulwaytointegrateintothecommunityandformlasting friendships.
Bedroomsarespaciousandcomfortablyfurnished, withasinglebed,desk,wardrobeandstorage,and adedicatedshowerroomandtoiletnearby.Inthe communalloungesandkitchens,youcanunwind, playgames,listentomusicorwatchtelevision.At weekends,staffandstudentsoftencooktogether, andyouarewelcometoprepareyourownsnacks intheboardinghousekitchensoutsideofmain mealtimes.
Beyondtheclassroom,youcanmakefulluseof our7-acregardencampusandexcellentfacilities, includingaSportsHall,ArtStudio,DanceStudio andLibrary,aswellasaFitnessSuiteforstudents inGrade9andabove.WiFiisavailableacrossthe wholecampus,makingiteasytostayintouch withhomeatdesignatedtimes.
MealsareservedinourlightandairyDining Room,wherestaffandstudentseattogether.All foodisfreshlypreparedoncampusbyourbrilliant cateringteam.Everydaytherisagenerouschoice ofhealthyandnutritiousoptions-includinghot mains,soup,salad,dessertsandfreshfruit.Special dietaryrequirementscanbeaccommodatedwith priornotice.
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
WHAT OUR VISITING STUDENTS SAY:
MARTINA & MARIA FERNANDA
ShorttermimmersionstudentsfromColegioMarymount, Medellin,Colombia
"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”
How do I apply?
Forinformationonhowtoapply,pleasespeaktoyourInternationalProgammesCo-ordinator,who willbeabletoadviseyouonyourschool’srequirementsforparticipation.
How much will it cost?
Thefeeforthe3-weekprogrammeis£3,250.Thefeeisinclusiveofboarding,tuition,allmeals, scheduledtripsandactivities,airporttransfersandemergencyguardianship(compulsoryforstudents withoutachaperone).
Will
I need to wear school uniform?
YouwillnotneedtowearfullMarymountLondonuniform.Wesuggestthat,dependinguponthe timeofyear,youeitherwearyourcurrentschooluniformor,forcoolertimesofyear,anavy-blue skirtortrousersandawhiteshirt.Wewillprovideanavy-bluesweatshirtwiththeMarymount Londonlogo.Youshouldalsobringyourschoolsportskit,includingawarmbaselayerandouter layer.
What else will I need to bring?
Wewillprovideyouwithafullkitlistonceyourplaceisconfirmed.However,asaroughguide, youwillrequire:
comfortableleisurewearforeveningsandweekends(bringlayersasweathercanbechangeable) nightwear,includingpyjamas,dressinggownandslippers alightcoatand/orawaterproofjacket apersonallaptopdevice
UK-compliantadapterplugsandchargercablesforyourmobiledevices
What if I am ill?
OurSchoolNurseisavailableoncampuseachweekdayfrom8.00amto5.00pm.Shehandlesalldayto-daymedicalissues,administrationofmedicationandmanagementofknownmedicalconditions. WewillrequireyoutocompleteaMedicalFormandtoprovidedetailsofanymedicationthatyou arecurrenttaking.
WeadheretotheUKregulationsonmedicationinschools.Onarrival,allmedicationmustbe handedtotheHouseparents.Allprescribedmedicationmustbeintheoriginalpackaging,marked withyournameandaccompaniedbyaprescriptioninEnglish.Pleasenotethatnotallmedicinesare licensedforuseintheUK.Pleasemakeyourownenquiriesbeforearrival.
What is your mobile phone/electronic device policy?
Electronicdevices,includingmobilephones,iPadsandlaptops,mayonlybeusedduringtheschool dayifpermissionhasbeengrantedbyastaffmember.BoardersinGrades6-10shouldleavetheir mobilephonesintheroomsduringtheday.TheuseofdevicesisnotpermittedintheDiningHall, andmobilephonesarenotpermittedinthelibrary.
What if I have further questions?
Onceyourplaceontheprogrammeisconfirmed,wewillarrangeanonlinemeetingsothatyouand yourparentscanmeetkeystaff,includingourHeadofBoarding,MsHortonandourSeniorDeputy HeadAcademic,MrMarcou.Thiswillbeagreatopportunityforyouandyourparentstoaskany furtherquestionsthatyoumayhaveregardingyourstay.
Our Location
MarymountInternationalSchool
LondonislocatedinKingstonupon Thames,about20minutesfromcentral London.
ClosetoRichmondPark,theRiver Thames,HamptonCourtand Wimbledon,thecampusoffersa peacefulsettingwitheasyaccesstothe historicandculturallandmarksofthe city.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
HeathrowAirport30mins
GatwickAirport1hour
LondonCityAirport90mins
Complementaryairporttransfersincluded
