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St. Timothy’s School

United States, Stevenson

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The school at a glance
Fees $39,900 - 73,900
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1882
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

St. Timothy's School is an all-girls Episcopal boarding and day high school in Stevenson, Maryland, serving students aged 14 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for grades 9–10 and the Diploma Programme for grades 11–12, with the Center for Learning and Teaching providing one-on-one IB advising and resources. The 145-acre campus includes an arboretum and Redlands Farm, on-site dining, and an Innovation Lab featuring a virtual reality center, 3-D printers, and coding and robotics software. The school supports equestrian activities through an Interscholastic Equestrian Association program and USEF shows. More than 30 student organizations enrich academics, arts, and service. The arts thrive in the Five Arts and Student Center, hosting roughly 15 campus performances annually. A graduation requirement of 120 service hours underpins the Frick-Bruce Program for Social Justice and Change. Chapel services and a focus on global citizenship complement the IB experience. For families.

8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson, Maryland 21153

The Essentials

St. Timothy’s School has typical class sizes of 8.

Location
8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson, Maryland 21153, United States

Stages
Private all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12.

Type
All-girls Episcopal boarding and day high school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Girls from 22 nations. Countries represented for the 2023-24 School Year include Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

Religious affiliation
Episcopal
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is an all-girls Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Boarding students reside in two residential houses, Carter and Heath, with house faculty and prefects. Study hours run Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, and weekends offer a calendar of social activities and off-campus trips. Extended-day and short-term boarding opportunities are available at no additional cost to day students.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a full uniform; students wear a cardigan blue sweater as part of the uniform.

Food Options
Dining is provided by Bon Appetit Management Company. Breakfast and most dinners are buffet style, lunch is provided for all students, and seating is assigned for lunch; there are Formal Dinners on Mondays and special holiday meals.

House System
There are two residential houses, Carter and Heath. House Faculty and Prefects support resident students; Prefects are senior students who mentor younger students; each house includes a common room with wifi, a kitchen for snacks, and laundry facilities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees. Ex officio members include the Head of School, the Bishop of Maryland, and the President of the Alumnae Association.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Timothy’s School ranges from USD 39,900 to USD 73,900 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Character Skills Snapshot (optional): $50 when submitted independently. If purchased as an add-on with the SSAT, the add-on cost is $25.

Tuition — Upper School (grades 9–12)

- Day student tuition (annual): USD 39,900. Daily meals are included in this amount.
- Boarding student tuition (annual, includes room and board): USD 69,900. Daily meals are included in this amount.
- ESL tuition (annual, boarding ESL program): USD 73,900 (daily meals included).

Tuition detail by term / billing unit

- Annual tuition is stated as a yearly amount by student type (day, boarding, ESL). The school offers multiple payment schedules (including monthly and semi-annual options) rather than publishing separate per-term tuition figures; families use the available payment plans through the school's tuition portals and payment processors.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Multiple payment options are available, including monthly and semi-annual schedules. Families receive billing and may enroll in payment plans through the school's tuition/payment portals. Specific installment dates and surcharges (if any) are handled through those payment plans.
- FACTS Tuition Payment Plan is available for tuition management; families may enroll in FACTS for scheduled payments. Credit-card payments and international payment methods are supported via the school's payment portals.

Boarding fees and what they cover

- Boarding is charged as a single boarding-student tuition figure (USD 69,900 per year) that includes room and daily meals. There is not a separate line-item published publicly for a ‘‘room fee'' distinct from tuition; boarding costs are incorporated in the boarding tuition figure. Evening and weekend residential programming and house facilities are part of the boarding experience.

Other mandatory or routine fees

- Meals: Daily meals are included for both day and boarding students in the published tuition amounts.
- Uniforms: Uniforms are required and are available through the school's designated vendor (Dennis Uniform). Specific uniform pricing is not published as a flat school fee.
- Standard admissions/testing incidental fees: the Character Skills Snapshot fees noted above; fees associated with SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/Duolingo are external testing fees charged by those testing organizations when those tests are used.
- Additional activity-specific or optional program fees (e.g., equestrian program, athletics trip fees, special course fees) may apply; those program-level fees are not listed as blanket mandatory schoolwide fees in the published tuition summary.

Refund information

- No publicly posted, detailed refund or withdrawal-forfeiture schedule for tuition and fees (enrollment deposits, cancelation penalties, or pro‑rata refunds) is available in the school's public tuition and admissions materials. Enrollment contract deadlines and acceptance timelines are published, but a specific public refund policy for tuition/fees was not posted in the materials reviewed. Families should expect the enrollment contract and tuition-payment portals to state any contractually binding refund/withdrawal terms.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Credit-card payments are accepted via the school's payment portal. FACTS Tuition Payment Plan is available for scheduled bank/ACH withdrawals or card processing via FACTS. The school also provides an international payments option and a tuition payment portal/online payment facility; families may use those systems for one-time or recurring payments. Specific merchant surcharges or processing fees (if any) are managed through those payment processors.

Refunds / gaps found in published information (brief summary)

- The school's public pages list annual tuition figures for day, boarding, and ESL students (published for past academic years) and state that flexible payment plans exist, but they do not publish a public breakdown of tuition by term (e.g., per trimester/semester) nor a detailed, publicly posted refund/withdrawal schedule. Application or acceptance deposit amounts and certain program-specific fee amounts (uniform total cost, specific equestrian or activity fees) are not published as schoolwide, fixed fees in the materials reviewed.
Academics

St. Timothy’s School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11-12 and the Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 9-10.

Higher Education Progression
The school has College Counseling.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Health & Wellness fosters growth of spirit, body, and mind, promoting a healthy, balanced life of character, compassion, and integrity. A comprehensive Student Life curriculum addresses topics from stress management to body image and ethical decision-making, developing healthy, principled, and compassionate citizens and leaders. A supportive community helps students build resilience through a broad range of programs and activities. The Mind, Body and Soul Empowerment Program named Erin Michele Levitas '11 encourages lifelong healthy choices. Seminars and activities in health and wellness promote wellbeing and responsible leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Center for Learning and Teaching supports girls from all learning backgrounds with one-on-one advising. For those who need additional structure and support, one-on-one guidance is provided once or twice weekly. All girls have access to the Center, an important resource for helping students become independent thinkers and problem solvers. Two afternoons a week, a block of time is scheduled for students to seek out teachers for additional learning opportunities and guidance. Extra Help is available for all students.

Mental Wellbeing
Mind, Body and Soul Empowerment Program supports lifelong healthy choices and wellbeing on campus. Health & Wellness seminars address stress management, body image, and ethical decision-making, helping students develop in healthy, principled ways. The 'Meet your Best Self' approach emphasizes a comprehensive Student Life curriculum that fosters healthy, principled, and compassionate citizenship. Learn to Live Well offers seminars and activities designed to promote lifelong healthy choices. The campus-wide wellness culture supports student mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding the health and well-being of the St. Timothy's community is a top priority, with policies shaped by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health authorities, and health experts. Health protocols include mask use, physical distancing, and adjustments to dining and large gatherings to promote safety. If illness occurs, screening, testing, tracing, isolation, and return-to-community measures are described and updated as guidance evolves. The school remains committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and families.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1882, St. Timothy's School has prepared girls for principled leadership by fostering courage, moral focus, intellectual honesty, and the confidence to act responsibly and ethically in all areas of their lives. Beyond instilling a passion for learning, the school is committed to the formation of character, spiritual growth, social responsibility, and respect for diversity. The school follows the International Baccalaureate program and emphasizes global citizenship, supported by veteran teachers who have taught in more than 17 countries, often as IB educators. As an Episcopal school, St. Timothy's draws strength from a diversity of faiths, with weekly chapel services and community outreach underscoring spirituality, while an honor code encourages personal and academic integrity. The campus is located at 8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson, Maryland 21153.

Community
The campus buzzes with athletic competition, performances, exhibits, and visiting speakers. Boarding and day students share a home-away-from-home campus with dining options, health and wellness programs, and clubs and activities. Traditions and spiritual life reinforce community values. The campus is a 24/7 home for boarding and day students, with extended-day options and weekend programming to support student life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 145 acres in Stevenson, Maryland. It features an arboretum and Redlands Farm as part of student life. The Dining Program provides meals on campus. An Innovation Lab houses a virtual reality center, 3-D printers, and coding and robotics software. The Center for Learning and Teaching supports IB students with one-on-one advising and resources.

Sports Facilities
The school has an equestrian program. Students compete in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) and attend United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF) shows each semester. Community riding and boarding and Summer Riding Clinics support the program.

Academic Facilities
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered. The Center for Learning and Teaching provides IB support with one-on-one advising and other resources. All girls have access to the Center for Learning and Teaching to help develop independent learning skills.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are more than 30 student organizations and activities. Ambassadors, American Sign Language Club, Baltimore Girls Schools Coalition, Entrepreneurship Club, and Equestrian Club are among the offerings. Handbell Choir, Model United Nations, International Club, STEM Club, and Photography & Film are also available. STEM Club engages students with coding (Swift), 3-D printing, robotics, and related projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for grades 9–12. The IB program equips students with knowledge, confidence, and habits of mind for success in college and life.

Arts & Creative
The arts are central at St. Timothy's. The Five Arts and Student Center houses Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Theater, and Visual Arts; the program features about 15 campus arts performances each year.

Cultural & Language
Clubs celebrate cultural diversity, including the International Club, Interfaith Club, and Model United Nations. The International Festival is hosted during Family Weekend, and the clubs plan formal dinners and other events that highlight various cultures.

Social & Hobbies
More than 30 student organizations exist, including Ambassadors, Handbell Choir, Entrepreneurship Club, Equestrian Club, STEM Club, Yearbook, and Photography & Film.

Community & Service
Every student must complete a minimum of 120 service hours to graduate. The Frick-Bruce Program for Social Justice and Change funds senior girls' social entrepreneurship projects; recent service activities include afternoon music programming for a public school, creating a STEM club at a local school, murals addressing mental health, and establishing a honey bee colony on campus.

Leadership & Professional
Ambassadors work with the Admissions Office to inform prospective students and organize events. The Future Alumnae Leadership Council educates students for future leadership roles and provides opportunities to interact with school administrators and alumnae leaders.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health & Wellness programs promote a healthy, balanced life through seminars on topics from stress management to ethical decision-making, and the Mind, Body and Soul Empowerment Program; students balance academics with athletic, artistic, and social pursuits through a comprehensive student-life framework.
Languages

Language Provision
Middle School languages include Latin I (Part 1) and Spanish I (Part 1) in 6th grade, with Latin I (Part 2) and Spanish I (Part 2) in 8th grade. In the Diploma Programme, French, Mandarin, and Spanish are offered as DP languages, with English Literature, American English Literature, French Language & Lit, and Spanish Language & Lit as DP courses. The Center for Learning and Teaching provides differentiated support and access to a learning specialist.

Immersion Programs
Global Immersion & Travel provides immersion experiences through Spring Break travel to multiple countries (China, Cuba, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom). The school works with travel agencies to plan these travel experiences, enabling cultural exposure and language practice in real-world settings. In some cases, college credit may be available.
Reputation

Awards
Kate Ireland Award for Exceptional Stewardship and Leadership: Created in honor of Kate Ireland, Class of 1948, for outstanding stewardship and leadership; honors individuals who have been remarkable stewards of St. Timothy's School over a number of years. Their exceptional leadership, hard work, enthusiasm, and generous spirit have played a major role in helping the School to secure its future. Their unwavering loyalty and belief in St. Timothy's and its role educating young women to be the best they can be is inspiring. 2025 Award Recipient: Eleanor M. Gibson '66, James ‘Jim' Biggs P'21, and Francis A. Frisch P'20, P'25. Nancy Wadsworth Larson Alumnae Service Award: Named for Nancy Wadsworth, Class of 1942, and given to an alumna who has made a selfless contribution to St. Timothy's School, her professional field, or the community in keeping with St. Timothy's commitment to the three stars on our school shield: Truth, Trust, and Kindness. 2025 Award Recipient: Lynden Breed Miller '56. The Mignon Alger Bell Cameron Award: Given in honor of Mignon Alger Bell Cameron '47 for distinguished leadership in Annual Giving. 2025 Award Recipient: The Class of 1965 Reunion Committee. Khrenbrink Bowl: The Khrenbrink Bowl is given in honor of Peggy Khrenbrink for outstanding class participation in Annual Giving. 2025 Award Recipient: Class of 1965.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Schedule a Visit. Families are invited to visit the Stevenson, Maryland campus, with opportunities to take a campus tour, meet the admissions staff, and talk with current students and faculty. Visitors can also participate in athletics events, view the equestrian center, enjoy dance and theater performances, and observe St. Timothy's traditions. A visit can be scheduled through Calendly. Step 2: Ways to Apply. Apply through one of the options: Online Application, Gateway to Prep Schools, or the SAO SSAT portal. Each path leads to submitting the application materials and supporting information as appropriate. Step 3: Testing. St. Timothy's is a test-optional school; applicants may apply without submitting SSAT or ISEE scores, though those scores are still accepted if submitted. For grades 11–12, PSAT, SAT, or ACT may be submitted in lieu of SSAT/ISEE. English-language learners must take TOEFL or TOEFL Jr., and Duolingo English Test is also accepted. Step 4: Recommendations. Recommendations are required from the student's current English teacher, math teacher, and principal/advisor or guidance counselor; there is also an optional form to request an additional recommendation from another teacher. Step 5: Transcripts. Submit transcripts from the current school year and the previous two years; if the student has changed schools, transcripts from all attended institutions should be provided. Step 6: Character Skills Snapshot. The Character Skills Snapshot is optional but strongly recommended, providing a holistic view beyond grades and test scores. If submitting SSAT, the Snapshot can be purchased as an add-on for $25; if not submitting SSAT, the Snapshot incurs a $50 fee; no fee waivers are available. Step 7: Financial Aid. For more information on the financial aid process, including forms and FAQs, visit the Financial Aid page.

Scholarships
Legacy Scholarship: Provides partial scholarships to daughters, granddaughters, and nieces of St. Timothy's and Hannah More Academy alumnae. To be eligible, the applicant must be a new student, and a mother, legal guardian, step-mother, grandmother, or aunt must have attended St. Timothy's or Hannah More Academy; the application deadline is January 15. Foreign and Public Service Scholarship: A partial scholarship awarded to the daughter of a public servant; eligibility requires a parent or guardian who is a member of the U.S. Federal Government, U.S. Military, IMF, World Bank, or United Nations; the deadline to apply is January 1. Hannah More Scholarship: A partial scholarship for Hannah More daughters and St. Timothy's legacies; there is no separate application required, but admissions applicants are encouraged to indicate eligibility; eligibility includes being related to an alumna or Hannah More Academy and being Episcopalian or attending an Episcopalian church or school. Financial aid is available as need-based assistance; scholarship funds recognize meritorious performance and support a tradition of academic excellence; the school notes that scholarship applications have specific due dates (e.g., January 15 for Legacy and Hannah More, January 1 for Foreign and Public Service).
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