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Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), Marymount University is an independent, coeducational Catholic university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines. The University’s three suburban northern Virginia locations offer a full complement of academic and student services that provide an outstanding education in a convenient, student- and career-focused environment. And whatever program of study a Marymount student chooses to pursue, the on-campus experiences are enriched by the University’s proximity to Washington, D.C., with the one-of-a-kind opportunities only available in the nation’s capital! Marymount is a comprehensive Catholic university, guided by the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective. A Marymount education is grounded in the liberal arts, promotes career preparation, and provides personal and professional growth opportunities. A student‐centered learning community that values diversity and focuses on the whole person's education, Marymount guides the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual development of each individual. Marymount, a leading Catholic university, will be nationally recognized for innovation and commitment to student success, alumni achievement, and faculty and staff excellence. In the summer of 2018, Marymount University began the process of creating a new strategic plan. Momentum is designed to guide Marymount as it works to fulfill its mission and achieve its vision. Marymount University, the first Catholic college to be established in Virginia, was founded in 1950. It has grown from a two-year college for women into a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic university serving approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students through the years. While much has changed since the early years due to greatly expanded programs and services, the University’s core values and mission have held steady. The name “Marymount” has long been associated with excellence in education. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, founders of Marymount University, provide Marymount with a heritage, spirit, and tradition that date back to the founding of the RSHM Order in Bézier, France, in 1849 by Father Pierre Jean Antoine Gailhac and the first RSHM member, Mother St. Jean. The learning institutions they began would evolve into a worldwide network of schools and colleges, including Marymount University. The roots of Marymount’s founding Congregation reflect a commitment to education and to serving those in need – a commitment that remains vital at Marymount today. View full university

Welcome to Marymount Manhattan College, a vibrant, close-knit community of creative and intellectually curious students, faculty, and staff in the heart of New York City. For nearly 80 years, Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) has offered students the best of both worlds—a small college's approach combined with one of the world’s greatest cities' limitless opportunities. MMC provides a college education unlike any other, with notable strengths in the creative and performing arts, communication and media, business, entrepreneurship, and liberal arts and sciences. The College is dedicated to preparing men and women from diverse backgrounds for meaningful lives and careers. Central to these efforts is the particular attention given to each student. MMC’s exceptional faculty and staff encourage students to forge their unique pathway by pursuing individual interests and passions while exploring new ideas, new approaches, and new worlds. View full university

Loyola Marymount University offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to academically ambitious students committed to lives of meaning and purpose. We benefit from our location in Los Angeles. This dynamic city brings into sharp focus the issues of our time and provides an ideal context for study, research, creative work, and active engagement. The University is institutionally committed to Roman Catholicism. It takes its real inspiration from the combined heritage of the Jesuits, the Marymount Sisters, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. This Catholic identity and religious heritage distinguish LMU from other universities and provide touchstones for understanding our threefold mission. Academic life at LMU is intense, illuminating, and powered by real-world learning experiences on campus, our vibrant Los Angeles community, and around the world. At our seven colleges and schools, bright and motivated students work with exceptional scholar-mentors to take on new challenges, explore fresh perspectives, and make exciting discoveries about the world and themselves. The LMU academic experience starts with a centuries-old Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person through a comprehensive grounding in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Whether in class, at an internship in L.A., or while conducting summer research abroad, LMU students know that what they are learning and experiencing today will help get them exactly where they want to go tomorrow. Double-major in entrepreneurship and urban studies, join a living/learning community, study abroad in South America, an intern for a Silicon Beach start-up — the LMU undergraduate experience offers so many different ways to challenge yourself, grow as an individual, find your place in the world, and have an incredible time doing it. At LMU, our graduate programs prepare students for advanced positions of leadership and impact across many professions and fields. By merging theory and practice and engaging students with the outside world, our graduate programs produce higher-level thinkers, practitioners, researchers, and creators. Our alumni hold significant leadership positions in Southern California and beyond. Through these connections and others maintained by our faculty, students leave our graduate programs not only prepared to take the next step professionally and personally but supported in their endeavors to embark on this exciting new journey. An excellent LMU education isn't reserved for undergraduate and graduate students. Utilizing both in-class and online platforms, LMU Extension offers transformative learning opportunities to the community through professional certificate programs, coursework, and special events in business and nonprofit development, education, ministry, the arts, and other fields of study that support the academic and professional goals of nontraditional students and lifelong learners. LMU students represent every U.S. state and dozens of countries. 97% of LMU undergraduate students have a positive outcome lined up within six months of graduating, such as a job or graduate school opportunity. Apply today and take the first step in the LMU experience. Research and creative work are integral to the student's development, both as a scholar and as an individual. At LMU, research is encouraged the moment students are accepted to the University. Whether you major in studio arts or electrical engineering, all LMU students have the incredible opportunity to conduct original hands-on work under the close mentorship of LMU faculty. Loyola Marymount University libraries are overflowing with intellectual resources — physical collections, digital databases, and staff expertise — to assist LMU students and faculty in reaching their fullest academic potential. Having fun and staying busy is easy when you live on one of America's top 10 most beautiful college campuses in one of the world's most vibrant, diverse, and dynamic cities. There is almost too much to squeeze into 24 hours at Loyola Marymount University. What to do first: a morning run on the bluff or hang with friends over smoothies and caffeine at the Lion's Den? And when classes and internships are done for the day, do you want to catch a basketball game? Whether you are a fitness nut, a committed community service volunteer, a movie buff, or all of the above, life is busy, fun, and beautiful at LMU. LMU students are famously friendly, generous, creative, open-minded, and eager for new experiences. As a campus community, we perform nearly 200,000 hours of service every year, including ServeLA and the unforgettable Special Games. Your fellow students have their online T.V. network and operate one of the most highly regarded independent college radio stations in the country. We support more than 160 student clubs and organizations and root for 22 Division I and varsity teams. The present University is the successor to the pioneer Catholic college and first higher learning institution in Southern California. In 1865, the Vincentian Fathers inaugurated St. Vincent's College for boys in Los Angeles. When this school closed in 1911, members of the Society of Jesus opened the high school division of their newly founded Los Angeles College. Rapid growth prompted the Jesuits to seek a new campus in 1917 and incorporate it as Loyola College of Los Angeles in 1918. Relocating to the present Westchester campus in 1929, the school achieved university status one year later. Graduate instruction began in 1920 with the foundation of a separate law school. The formation of a graduate division occurred in June 1950, although the graduate work had formed an integral part of the Teacher Education Program during the preceding two years. View full university

Marymount International School London was founded in 1955 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Our Mission Statement and Objectives reflect the Mission Statement of the RSHM: “That all may have life”. Inspired by the charism of the RSHM, we proudly stand as the first all-girls school in the UK to adopt the International Baccalaureate curriculum which promotes independent and creative thought among subjects. Our girls love to learn and learn to love in an inclusive environment that challenges and supports them. Girls here are empowered to build their confidence, spirituality, leadership skills, and sense of self. What we are teaching is as important as what we are teaching. Whether innovating in our STEAM Hub, debating in class, dancing on the stage, or learning a new world language, they are encouraged to sharpen their critical thinking skills, collaborate with others, and celebrate our diverse community of over 40 different nationalities. Securing top university placements beyond Marymount, our graduates are global citizens prepared to make a difference in the world. Mission Statement Marymount International School London is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, IB world school that empowers young women to be “firm in the faith, vibrant in hope, rooted in love and one in service”. Marymount students question, challenge, and contribute meaningfully as intellectual and compassionate global citizens. Vision Statement Marymount offers a strong academic program based on the International Baccalaureate curricula to meet the needs of its international student body, thus providing a unique environment of cultural exchange and understanding. Our School is dedicated to promoting and developing the dignity and integrity of each person in an atmosphere of justice, love, and respect in which students, faculty, staff, parents, and governors cooperate towards attaining our objectives. Objectives The faculty and staff are committed to the following: To encourage each student to understand, live and bear witness to her faith and to deepen her love of and relationship with God. To help students to love each other, respect each other’s beliefs, develop qualities of forgiveness and a joyful sharing of life. To develop in each student a sense of personal integrity, inner reflection, and responsibility for her actions. To cultivate in each student an informed awareness and appreciation of all God’s creation. To stimulate students to think independently, critically, and without prejudice. To instill a lifelong love of learning and inculcate in students the qualities of scholarship, character, service, and leadership. To encourage in students a social consciousness and global awareness which elicit a sensitive and active response to justice and human need under the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To focus on the cultural and international diversity within the School as a forum for understanding and cooperation. View full school

Marymount International School Rome is a private, Catholic, coeducational day school that seeks to nurture students and their unique talents as a whole, beginning from Pre-Early Childhood (age 2) through grade 12. In addition to a stimulating and caring environment in which English is the language of instruction, Marymount offers students: A values-based education modeled on an American curriculum with international standards and benchmarks. An emphasis on respect, appreciation, and tolerance, and the promotion of a life-long love of learning. An American High School diploma, with accreditation from the New England Association of Colleges and Schools and Council of International Schools. A longstanding International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides students with a competitive advantage for admission to colleges and universities in the United States, Europe, and around the world. A challenging and engaging curriculum that is carefully designed to form a continuum from Early Childhood through High School. Access to the latest technology in and out of the classroom, including state-of-the-art computer labs and FabLab, fully-equipped libraries, and wireless technology throughout the campus. A physical education program throughout the school with Varsity-level teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and tennis. Extracurricular activities, including music, drama, dance, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, private music and language lessons, and myriad after-school programs. A student body that represents more than 60 nationalities and diverse religions. A beautiful 40-acre campus within easy reach of Rome’s historic center and protected by 24-hour security. A network of Marymount schools stretches throughout Europe and the Americas. Marymount is a member of the Global Network of RSHM Schools. We collaborate closely with Marymount Schools in Rome, Paris, London, and New York through festivals of learning, sports, music, theatre, the arts, and Model United Nations. Furthermore, Marymount’s Global Network of RSHM Schools extends to 14 other schools around the world including Los Angeles, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. At Marymount, we strive to develop students who are capable, honest, and respectful, and who are prepared both academically and spiritually to be lifelong learners and leaders of tomorrow. As a Catholic school focused on the full development of the human person, Marymount’s mission is to welcome students of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, seeking to guide them toward their full potential by striving to prepare them both academically and spiritually to be lifelong learners and tomorrow’s leaders, as well as to respond generously to the needs of our world and promote justice and dignity for all. Marymount International School Rome is a private, Catholic, English-speaking, co-educational school that aims to further the mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. We welcome students of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and offer an excellent program of studies and extra-curricular activities. We seek to guide students towards the achievement of their full potential by empowering them to think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and learn continuously. It is our goal that a Marymount student should desire to celebrate God’s love, respond generously to the needs of our world, and promote justice and dignity for all. View full school

The Istituto Marymount is an officially recognized private Catholic school, founded in 1930. It welcomes Early Childhood, Primary, and Middle School students and aims to implement the fundamentals of the order of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary providing education and training based on Christian values. The school welcomes students of different cultural and religious backgrounds by promoting the human, Christian, social and individual growth of its pupils. Education is dedicated to developing the potential of each student, to create the solid foundation that will enable them to face the challenges of a changing world. The bilingual project offers the opportunity to deepen and enhance the study of the English language, adding value to our school. The commitment of all teachers ensures that our young pupils acquire the basic principles of Italian and International culture to go forth into the world with confidence and competence. One of the primary goals is to form students who are well prepared and with a profound sense of religion, through the implementation of the Mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary shared by all. We provide an educational program of the highest standard that recognizes and develops each individual’s potential in a stimulating environment. We ensure balanced intellectual growth through an integrated curriculum. We educate our students to communicate, live cooperatively, and function effectively in a global and technological society. We develop an informed awareness of beauty in the universe. We enable students to study and research independently, think critically, reflect wisely, and have informed opinions. We maintain a high level of professional development. The classrooms are organized to offer the children a serene environment for daily routines, socio-recreational activities, and playtime. Large rooms equipped with games allow the children to move freely in complete safety. In these colorful, functional classrooms equipped with stimulating educational tools, children begin their first approach to the acquisition of knowledge. Learning through games is considered the most significant learning method for this age group and a careful selection of materials has a vital role in specific learning experiences. View full school

Marymount School is an independent, Catholic day school that seeks to educate young women who continue to question, risk, and grow—young women who care, serve, and lead—young women prepared to challenge, shape, and change the world. Marymount is a college preparatory school for girls, committed to the development of the lifelong skills of critical thinking and problem-solving. A wide range of extracurricular activities complements the academic program and provides opportunities for creativity, self-expression, leadership, and collaboration. These experiences foster social skills, sportsmanship, a sense of responsibility, independence, and self-confidence. The School promotes in each student a respect for her unique abilities and a commitment to responsible living in a changing world. Marymount welcomes diversity and draws upon it to foster cultural sensitivity, religious understanding, and a global perspective. Since 1969 the School has been independently incorporated under the direction of a Board of Trustees comprised of parents, alumnae, members of the RSHM, and other educational leaders. Marymount is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The School holds memberships in the National Association of Independent Schools, the Educational Records Bureau, the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. Marymount welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths. The School’s Catholic traditions invite honest introspection and compassionate giving. Ethical decision-making and a strong sense of social justice drive Marymount’s commitment to serving the community and to fostering individual integrity and reflection. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Marymount encourages each student to develop and nurture her own spiritual identity while respecting those of others. The religious studies curriculum awakens students to the call for social justice and engages them in dialogue about various religious traditions, scripture, and moral/ethical questions. Students of all ages pause for reflection at weekly chapel services as well as at regular Masses, class retreats, and service programs. The program includes preparation for the sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Service-learning and philanthropy support the School’s mission and the goals of the RSHM network of schools. Service-learning is a method of teaching, learning, and reflecting that combines academic work with meaningful service to others. Students give of their time and talent to serve the powerless, the deprived, and the marginalized. These activities support the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Key to the Marymount mission is the second goal of the RSHM Network of schools: to create unity through diversity. Throughout the year, Marymount works to increase awareness and bring the community together through a series of social justice and diversity initiatives. Marymount instills in its students the understanding that they are global citizens who should value all human beings, seeing their differences as enriching rather than alienating differences that should be appreciated rather than ignored, categorized, or rejected. Marymount expects its students to embrace diversity by celebrating differences and addressing unconscious biases. Marymount’s community is a diverse one, reflecting on a small scale the immense diversities of our global society. The School challenges all forms of discrimination based on major social identifiers such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, socio-economic status, physical ability, learning differences, sexual orientation, age, and religion. Through both curricular and extracurricular activities, everyone in the community learns the principles of solidarity and how to become allies of those groups who have been silenced because of discrimination, bias, and violence. Marymount students are a unified, powerful, and nurturing community not despite their differences, but because of them. Our remarkable faculty creates a secure environment in which girls can take risks, ask challenging questions, and grow in confidence and conviction. Faculty members are models of lifelong learning and Christian values. In a quest to develop her own spiritual identity, each student explores questions of personal integrity, ethical decision-making, and social justice. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Marymount is a community of faith, hope, and empowerment. Every single child matters here at Marymount School. We are committed to serving her academically, spiritually, athletically, and artistically. In partnership with parents, we help each child reach her true potential. We hope you join us on this most exciting journey. Fifth Avenue Campus Address: 2 East 82nd Street Postal Code: 10028 82nd Street Campus Address: 2 East 82nd Street Postal Code: 10028 View full school

Marymount is an Independent and Catholic school. This means we can offer what other schools can’t—a mission-driven, ethical education rooted in the highest academic standards. We welcome all faiths at Marymount and place an essential focus on helping young women develop a strong moral compass. As a Catholic school, we build on the centuries-long, rich tradition of academic excellence, adding a distinctive layer of spiritual development through retreats, regular student Liturgies, and Masses, a broad four-year study of Theology, and a strong commitment to serving underrepresented populations. As an Independent school, we uphold the highest standards of college preparatory curriculum, bringing outstanding faculty, a well-resourced academic program, individualized attention, and cutting-edge technology to our students. Students come to us from an array of parochial, independent, charter, and public schools. Like our home state of Southern California, Marymount is bursting with cultural diversity! Our girls truly reflect the wonderfully diverse population of our region—in geography, ethnicity, and religious background. At Marymount, we are rewriting the narrative of what an independent, Catholic, all-girls school can be. We know that it is possible to have a high-level, challenging, and engaging college-preparatory program in a supportive and balanced community. Our educational ethos is one of expansion, not constriction, which is fundamental to our near-century-old pillars of spirituality, values, and social justice. Through our signature curricular program (with courses as diverse as Japanese Literature, Computer Science, and Discrete Mathematics and Coding), we offer a depth and breadth of academic subjects and extracurricular activities that surpass what one expects at a high school. Our dynamic faculty immerse our students in 21st-century learning, while, at the same time, helping them learn to balance a modern life that is so focused on superlatives. In our fast-paced society, we acknowledge the ever-evolving needs of the whole girl, and meet them with our distinctive school culture of care and concern - what I refer to as our "invisible curriculum." Your daughter will feel this energy when she first steps on campus, animated by our Founding Order’s, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, core motto that, “all may have life and have it to the full.” As a Sailor, your daughter will learn to create and be a part of our joyful sisterhood while learning to problem-solve and develop confidence in her sense of self. We want your daughter to be more than a student at Marymount. We want her to be a student of Marymount, and, eventually, of the world as a contributing, competent, and caring woman who has the heart to do anything and the education to know-how. Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls school with the core purpose of educating and empowering young women to live lives of consequence as ethical leaders with a global perspective and an unshakable commitment to the common good. These are the words and values we live by. They inform every decision we make and touch every student we teach. We honor our mission and history in spirit and action, every day. We believe learning should be about discovery and adventure. That’s why we offer a personalized, values-based education with a wide range of options—giving each girl the freedom to create her path to success. Everyone here places a high value on intellectual curiosity and academic achievement. With our in-depth focus on math, science, and humanities, we’re more like a small liberal arts college than a traditional high school. Our outstanding teachers and advisors are highly qualified and specialize in teaching girls. They’re motivated to innovate and collaborate to give girls the real-life lessons and experiences they’ll never forget. At Marymount, teachers know each girl well, inspiring her to think deeply, explore intensely, and express herself with confidence. With a Marymount education, you’ll be ready to excel in the nation’s best colleges—and wherever your greatest aspirations lead you. View full school

Marymount Paris is an outstanding private school for children aged 2 to 14. We are the oldest international school in France, and have a rich history of inclusion and diversity, offering a warm welcome to children from a wide range of countries, cultures, and religions. Our ethos is founded on Catholic values, which underpin daily life at Marymount. Our spacious and verdant campus is beautiful. We are fortunate to have wonderful facilities: a sports hall, three gymnasia, a library, a performing arts theatre, dedicated music rooms, a bright and spacious art room with a pottery studio, a chapel, a dining hall, excellent IT and science resources, a FABLAB, and leafy gardens for outdoor learning. Our program of enriching educational visits makes the best use of the cultural treasures of Paris and the rest of France. Our international parent body offers exceptional support to those who are new to Paris. The Parent-Teacher Organization also leads enrichment and social activities throughout the year, and the seasonal goûters and BBQs are not to be missed! Children benefit from a dedicated French lesson every day and Francophones follow the French National Curriculum program of language study. We encourage children to speak in both languages as much as possible. We warmly invite you to come and see for yourself what makes Marymount such a special place for children to learn and grow. The PTO is at the center of our family community and provides a much-appreciated support network for new parents and children. Their contributions to the life of the school through fundraising, event organizing, and providing a 'soft-landing to families who arrive during the year are the social glue that underpins our unique Marymount culture. All parents are automatically included in the PTO when they enroll their children. We draw on the expert knowledge of our highly qualified teaching team to make sure our young people thrive. We set high expectations for each child in our care and provide extra challenge or support for those who need it. Our curriculum maps show how engaging units of study promote truly international education. Safeguarding children is a concept that reaches beyond child protection to incorporate the additional aims of preventing the harm of children’s health and development, ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. It is an umbrella term used in schools to describe the process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring that they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully. We take campus security and safety seriously. We want our young people to flourish in a safe environment. All staff undergoes annual safeguarding training. In alignment with CIS/ITFCP, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective security practices with specific attention to child protection. We adopt stringent safer recruitment practices. Candidates for employment are required to undergo rigorous background checks for every country they have worked and resided in. We also verify references and qualifications before contracts are signed. View full school