Marymount International School London
Primary and secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, The United Kingdom
Marymount International School London is an international private school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Kingston upon Thames, about twelve miles from central London. Founded in 1955 under the auspices of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), it was the first all-girls' school in the United Kingdom to adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It welcomes students of different faiths and cultural backgrounds, both from the local area and from across the world.
- IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16, ending with the MYP Personal Project
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), for which the MYP prepares students
- English as a Second Language (ESL) support
Students attend as day pupils or as full, weekly or flexi boarders. Boarders live in three boarding halls, usually sharing a room with one or two other girls, and each room has its own shower room. The school is licensed by UKVI to sponsor Child Student visas, for full boarding students only. Admission is rolling: applications are accepted throughout the year where places are available, and depending on the year group the process may include an informal assessment or interview. Classes are small.
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Programmes
The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum:
- IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), ages 11 to 16, with Language and Literature, Language Acquisition (modern foreign languages), Individuals and Societies (humanities), Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design
- MYP Personal Project, completed in the final year of the MYP
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), which follows the MYP
MYP students are assessed internally by their teachers against IB criteria and receive a final grade out of 7 in each subject. English as a Second Language (ESL) support is included in the fees.
Admission
Admission is rolling: applications are accepted throughout the year wherever places are available, and families are encouraged to start early for popular year groups and boarding places. The process has four steps:
- Enquiry or online registration of interest
- Visit at an Open Day or a private tour
- Informal assessment or interview, depending on the year group
- Offer of a place and enrolment
An application fee is payable when the completed online application is submitted.
Fees
Annual fees as published for the school year with payment due by 1 June 2026 (VAT included):
- Day student: £39,540
- Weekly boarding: £64,110
- Full boarding: £66,990
- Flexible boarding: £150 per night
Fees are due in full by 1 June 2026, or 60% by 1 June 2026 and 40% by 1 December 2026. Day fees include IB tuition, textbooks, lunch and ESL. One-off costs: £240 application fee; non-refundable acceptance fee of £1,800 (day) or £3,000 (boarding); refundable deposit of £300 (day) or £750 (boarding); £583 for the Child Student visa (CAS) administration. IB examination fees and trips are billed separately in December 2026, April 2027 and July 2027.
Scholarships and financial aid
Scholarships are offered at Year 7 (Grade 6) and Year 12 (Grade 11) entry, and at other entry points at the discretion of the Admissions Committee:
- Year 7 (MYP): Academic (by invitation after the entrance assessments), Visual Arts and Design, Performing Arts (dance, drama or music), Sports
- Year 12 (IB Diploma): Academic, Arts, Service, All-Rounder
A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available each year, after an independent third-party financial assessment. Sisters attending together receive a 10% discount on the younger daughter's annual fee.
Housing
Marymount offers full, weekly and flexi boarding. Boarders live in three boarding halls:
- Butler
- Gailhac
- St Joseph's
Rooms are usually shared by two or three girls, and each room has its own shower room. The catering team provides meals every day, with snacks at 4pm and 8pm; dietary requirements and allergies are declared during admission. Boarding fees include room and board and most weekend boarding activities. In the evenings and at weekends boarders can use the art room and library, music room, dance studio, sports hall and outdoor courts.
Accreditation
Subjects taught
- Education
- Secondary Education
- Elementary Education