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Marymount International School London

United Kingdom, London

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction; every year students take English courses as Language and Literature or Language Acquisition, with English Language Development support for non-native speakers. All languages taught in the MYP (Languages A and B) and DP (Languages A, B and ab initio) are delivered by native-speaking teachers. The school actively supports mother-tongue development with scheduled Language A instruction in Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish for Grades 9-12, and mother-tongue support for Grades 6-8. DP may pursue additional languages such as Arabic, Czech, Italian, Polish and Russian via external tutors under supervision.

Bilingual Teaching

All students in the MYP (Grades 6-10) or DP (Grades 11-12) study at least two languages: a Language A and another language (either a second Language A or Language B). English is the language of instruction; students take English courses each year as Language and Literature or Language Acquisition, with additional English support for those with limited English proficiency. Mother-tongue development is supported with scheduled Language A courses in Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish for Grades 9-12, with mother-tongue support for Grades 6-8; the Diploma Programme may include additional languages via external tutors.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £34,985 - 37,140
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1955
Bus Service No

Marymount International School London is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18, on a seven-acre campus in Kingston upon Thames, about 12 miles from central London. It is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19). The Diploma Programme uses six subject groups, three HL and three SL, plus TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS; the EE can be written in seven languages. The MYP provides eight subject groups, a Personal Project and a focus on concept-based learning, contexts and Service as Action. The curriculum develops language skills with mother-tongue support. Facilities include Performing Arts spaces; Art and Design Studios with a kiln, 3D printers, a laser cutter and MacBooks with Adobe Creative Suite. The campus features boarding houses with meals provided and learning-support. Marymount is connected to the RSHM network and an international community.

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