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Founded in 1923 in Neuilly-sur-Seine by Mother Marie Joseph Butler as a study-abroad program for Marymount College students in Tarrytown, New York. Marymount Paris is an independent Catholic international school serving children ages 2-14. It is part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools and is the oldest international school in France, having celebrated its centenary. The school emphasizes educating the heart and mind, holistic development, and active citizenship within a diverse, faith-based community.
The English language is the primary language in a multilingual community with over 32 languages spoken. As part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools, Marymount Paris students have access to travel opportunities, exchange programs, festivals and conferences, guest speakers, and a multi-country Model UN conference. Spiritual life is central, with regular chapel services, all-school masses, sacraments, retreats, and liturgies. Service learning projects are integrated into the curriculum to connect learning with real-world issues.
The Marymount Paris Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is central to the Marymount community. It provides a support network for families. The PTO contributes to school life through fundraising. It organizes events throughout the year to bring families together. It helps welcome and support new families joining during the year. The PTO activities sustain school traditions and strengthen community connections.
Marymount International School Paris is an independent Catholic international day school for ages 2–14, offering a blend of American, French, and bespoke curricula on a single campus. The Early Learners program (ages 2–6) is English-language and play-based, emphasizing language development and recognition of home languages. Elementary (grades 1–5, about ages 7–11) provides an English-language primary program with literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, plus enrichment in music, art, drama, library, religion, physical education, information technology, and philosophy; literacy uses a Lucy Calkins workshop approach with phonics. Middle School (ages 12–14) follows an American international core curriculum in language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics and sciences, individuals and societies, and the arts; it features a house system, weekly assemblies, service, wellbeing activities, and after-school clubs. A Dual Language Programme for Francophone students fosters bilingualism and biliteracy, with small-group sessions for French 3ème and related examinations. MAP and CAT4 assessments are used; Grade 2+ may sit the DELF. Founded in 1923 in Neuilly, it is the oldest international school in France and part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools.
