Girls’ boarding school with vision
Marymount International School London is a renowned girls’ boarding school, idyllically set on a peaceful, park-like campus of over three hectares to the southwest of the British capital. Despite its proximity to London’s vibrant city life, the school offers a safe, calm, and inspiring environment where girls from all over the world can truly flourish.
As part of the global Marymount school network, it combines academic excellence with a holistic approach to education. Students achieve consistently impressive results, but the focus remains on personal growth and individual support — without undue pressure. With its clear international outlook and a genuine spirit of openness to the world, Marymount ranks academically among the top 10% of schools worldwide. Here, young women grow into confident, empathetic, and globally-minded individuals, well prepared for the challenges of the future.
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Akademis has been recognised three years in a row by StudyTravel for excellence in the education sector:
2025 & 2024: Winners of the StudyTravel Secondary School Award (Best Western European Agency)
2023: Winner of the StudyTravel Star Award
(Best Western European Agency)
The StudyTravel Awards are among the most prestigious honours in international education, recognising outstanding quality, client focus and trusted partnerships. Being the first consultancy ever to win for three consecutive years is something we are deeply proud of. For us, these awards highlight our commitment to offering the very best guidance, personal service and long-term support for families embarking on this exciting journey.
Quick Overview
Number of pupils: 200
Age range of pupils: 11–18
Boarding pupils: 51
International pupils: 48
Pupils in the Sixth Form: 66
Boarding fees for the Sixth Form: £62,880 per year
Main sports on offer in addition to traditional team sports: tennis, volleyball, football, basketball
Nearest airports: Heathrow (30 min), Gatwick (40 min)
Key Strengths at a Glance
All-girls’ boarding school
Academically excellent and selective
Modern STEAM programme
Strong in the arts
Marymount International School London – Photo Highlights
Marymount International School London in Detail
Academics
At Marymount London, students find a demanding yet supportive learning environment, with the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at its heart. Year after year, students deliver excellent results: on average, graduates score between 36 and 37 points in the IB — well above the global average. Exceptional students regularly achieve top scores between 40 and 45 points. A particular strength lies in the sciences, where the school offers strong subject expertise and innovative teaching approaches. Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and tailored support create an atmosphere where curiosity is nurtured and individual potential can be fully realised.
Sports
Sport plays a central role at Marymount International School London. Opportunities include volleyball, football, cross-country, basketball, tennis, and badminton, with students regularly competing in the London School Sports Association events. Whether beginners or advanced players, all girls are warmly encouraged to get involved. Seasonal highlights include international tournaments in Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona, or Aberdeen. The diverse sports programme fosters not only fitness and team spirit, but also discipline and fairness. Physical activity is firmly woven into school life and supports the girls’ personal development far beyond the classroom.
The Arts
Marymount shines with an outstanding programme in both performing and visual arts. Annual school productions — such as recently The Little Mermaid — along with choir and orchestra, are central to the school’s cultural life. In creative subjects, students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including potter’s wheels, a kiln, a printing press, 3D printers, laser cutters, MacBooks, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Through a vibrant STEAM curriculum, art, design, science, and mathematics come together to give students an expansive platform to create, experiment, and fully express their creativity. Artistic work here is not an afterthought — it is seen as a key to holistic personal development.
Beyond the Classroom
Outside lessons, Marymount offers a rich and varied programme of activities that foster community, cultural exchange, and fun. Regular excursions include trips to museums, the theatre, trampoline parks, or simply swimming and relaxing. On campus, board games, film nights, and international evenings with traditional cuisine create a lively boarding community. Numerous clubs and activities — from theatre to sustainability, yoga to computer coding — allow students to pursue their interests and discover new passions. The result is a school environment that not only educates but also inspires and connects.
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Conclusion
Marymount International School London is an excellent, selective, yet caring girls’ school in the UK. Here, girls are nurtured academically, encouraged to reach their full potential, and inspired to uncover hidden talents beyond what they thought possible.
Of course, Marymount is by no means the only boarding school in Britain that could be an excellent fit for your daughter. We warmly recommend seeking personalised advice to match your unique wishes and priorities. Please don’t hesitate to contact us — our long-standing relationships with schools mean we understand their distinct qualities and can provide genuine insights.
We are confident that together, we will find the right boarding school for your child. We are also happy to advise you on other outstanding schools in England. A full overview is available on our Boarding Schools in England page.
What we offer:
- Easy, straightforward contact with us
- Support with visa questions
- First-hand, authentic insights into schools
- Improved chances of admission thanks to our strong relationships with schools
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
