Short Term Immersion Programme - RSHM Network

All Girls

Boarding & Day

Catholic

SHORT-TERM IMMERSION PROGRAMME RSHM NETWORK SCHOOLS

IB

Global perspective. Shared values.

The Marymount London experience.

Welcome from the Headmistress At Marymount International School London, we are delighted to welcome students from our sister schools across the RSHM network to join our Short-Term Immersion Programme—an experience designed to deepen connection within our shared mission, broaden global perspectives, and offer a taste of British school life.

Mrs Margaret Giblin Headmistress

Guided by the RSHM tradition of faith, community, service and international-mindedness, Marymount London provides a nurturing environment where you will feel immediately at home while discovering new ways of learning and living together. Our vibrant community reflects a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and perspectives, and our International Baccalaureate curriculum is delivered by dedicated teachers who encourage curiosity, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.

During your time with us, you will enjoy far more than a study experience. You will form meaningful friendships within the wider RSHM family, grow in independence, and explore new interests and passions. Through academic study, co‑curricular activities. and the rhythms of daily school life, you will leave with lasting memories and deeper sense of connection - to yourself, to others, and to our shared RSHM mission.

We very much look forward to welcoming you into our 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 away making Marymount the perfect base for an immersive British educational experience.

Our warm, inclusive community offers an environment where every student is valued and supported. Our outstanding teachers and dedicated pastoral staff are committed to helping every student develop their talents, discover their passions and feel truly at home.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your English, experience authentic British traditions, or explore the possibility of studying abroad long-term, our Short-Term Immersion Programme offers a genuine taste of life at a British boarding school - in one of the world’s most inspiring cities.

A fully immersive educational experience Study the IB programme alongside Marymount students, and learn from expert teachers who are passionate about their subject.

State-of-the-art accommodation Comfortable, modern boarding facilities provide a ‘home away from home’.

English Language skills Develop your English vocabulary and speaking skills through immersive learning and daily interaction with British students and staff.

Enrichment activities Participate in a wide variety of enrichment activities, including sports, art, music, drama, dance, STEM and much more Cultural trips and visits Enjoy London, with visits to key historic landmarks and cultural events, and explore other local places of interest

A Closer Look AN IMMERSIVE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

LIFE ON CAMPUS

You will join classes alongside your Marymount

You will stay in one of our comfortably-

London peers, studying a broad range of subjects

appointed boarding houses, right at the heart of

including English, Mathematics, Science, Global

campus, sharing living spaces with British and

Perspectives (History and Geography) and the Arts.

international boarders. It is a fantastic

Our lessons are designed to be interactive and

opportunity to form new friendships, immerse

engaging, encouraging you to think critically and

yourself in English, and experience a rich mix of

collaborative confidently and get the very most from

cultures - all within a supportive and safe

your time with us.

environment.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

Beyond the classroom, you can get involved in a

OPPORTUNITIES

wide range of extra-curricular activities, including:

Throughout the programme, you will enjoy

Sports: football, basketball, volleyball, tennis,

excursions to London and beyond - visiting

badminton, table-tennis, athletics

famous landmarks, exploring places of historical

Performing Arts: drama, dance, music

and cultural interest such as Oxford, Hampton

ensembles, choir

Court, Greenwich or Windsor, and perhaps

Art, Design and Photography

even taking in a West End show.

STEM club Robotics club

You will also have the opportunity to explore

Leadership and personal development

our local town, Kingston upon Thames, for

University and careers counselling

shopping, activities and a taste of everday British life.

Boarding - A Home Away from Home Marymount’s boarding community provides a warm, nurturing and inclusive, welcoming students from a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds. At Marymount, boarding is more than where you live - it’s where you belong.

Our modern, secure boarding houses offer comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms and shower rooms, alongside inviting communal lounges and kitchen areas where you can relax, socialise and truly feel at home. You will stay in a double or triple study bedroom, depending on your age. If you are coming in a group accompanied by your teachers, you will be accommodated in a dedicated boarding hall. If you are coming in a smaller group, without a chaperone, you may well share a room with some of our current Marymount boarders - a wonderful way to integrate into the community and form lasting friendships.

Bedrooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, with a single bed, desk, wardrobe and storage, and a dedicated shower room and toilet nearby. In the communal lounges and kitchens, you can unwind, play games, listen to music or watch television. At weekends, staff and students often cook together, and you are welcome to prepare your own snacks in the boarding house kitchens outside of main meal times.

Meals are served in our light and airy Dining Room, where staff and students eat together. All food is freshly prepared on campus by our brilliant catering team. Every day ther is a generous choice of healthy and nutritious options- including hot mains, soup, salad, desserts and fresh fruit. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.

Beyond the classroom, you can make full use of our 7-acre garden campus and excellent facilities, including a Sports Hall, Art Studio, Dance Studio and Library, as well as a Fitness Suite for students in Grade 9 and above. WiFi is available across the whole campus, making it easy to stay in touch with home at designated times.

SAMPLE PROGRAMME

WHAT OUR VISITING STUDENTS SAY: MARTINA & MARIA FERNANDA Short term immersion students from Colegio Marymount, 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 Short term immersion student from Colegio Marymount, 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?

For information on how to apply, please speak to your International Progammes Co-ordinator, who will be able to advise you on your school’s requirements for participation.

How much will it cost?

The fee for the 3-week programme is £3,250. The fee is inclusive of boarding, tuition, all meals, scheduled trips and activities, airport transfers and emergency guardianship (compulsory for students without a chaperone).

Will I need to wear school uniform?

You will not need to wear full Marymount London uniform. We suggest that, depending upon the time of year, you either wear your current school uniform or, for cooler times of year, a navy-blue skirt or trousers and a white shirt. We will provide a navy-blue sweatshirt with the Marymount London logo. You should also bring your school sports kit, including a warm base layer and outer layer.

What else will I need to bring?

We will provide you with a full kit list once your place is confirmed. However, as a rough guide, you will require: comfortable leisure wear for evenings and weekends (bring layers as weather can be changeable) nightwear, including pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers a light coat and/or a waterproof jacket a personal laptop device UK-compliant adapter plugs and charger cables for your mobile devices

What if I am ill?

Our School Nurse is available on campus each weekday from 8.00am to 5.00pm. She handles all dayto-day medical issues, administration of medication and management of known medical conditions.

We will require you to complete a Medical Form and to provide details of any medication that you are current taking.

We adhere to the UK regulations on medication in schools. On arrival, all medication must be handed to the Houseparents. All prescribed medication must be in the original packaging, marked with your name and accompanied by a prescription in English. Please note that not all medicines are licensed for use in the UK. Please make your own enquiries before arrival.

What is your mobile phone/electronic device policy?

Electronic devices, including mobile phones, iPads and laptops, may only be used during the school day if permission has been granted by a staff member. Boarders in Grades 6-10 should leave their mobile phones in the rooms during the day. The use of devices is not permitted in the Dining Hall, and mobile phones are not permitted in the library.

What if I have further questions?

Once your place on the programme is confirmed, we will arrange an online meeting so that you and your parents can meet key staff, including our Head of Boarding, Ms Horton and our Senior Deputy Head Academic, Mr Marcou. This will be a great opportunity for you and your parents to ask any further questions that you may have regarding your stay.

Our Location Marymount International School London is located in Kingston upon Thames, about 20 minutes from central London.

Close to Richmond Park, the River Thames, Hampton Court and Wimbledon, the campus offers a peaceful setting with easy access to the historic and cultural landmarks of the city.

NEAREST AIRPORTS Heathrow Airport 30 mins Gatwick Airport 1 hour London City Airport 90 mins

Cambridge

Oxford

Complementary airport transfers included

London Cardiff

Southhampton

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