Marymount International School Paris is a long established Catholic international school in the affluent suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, just west of central Paris. Opened in 1923, it teaches the International Baccalaureate to children from age two through to Grade 8, which makes it one of the more distinctive options among Paris international schools: an English medium primary and middle school rooted in the RSHM Catholic tradition rather than a school that runs all the way to the sixth form.
This profile sets out the IB programmes the school offers, where it sits on fees, the admissions calendar and the community it serves. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a promotion.
Marymount International School Paris at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, taught in English with French |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Pre Kindergarten to Grade 8, ages 2 to 14 |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Accreditation | IB authorised for the PYP and MYP; Catholic school in the RSHM tradition |
| Fee band | Upper mid tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Neuilly-sur-Seine, boulevard de la Saussaye |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the IB curriculum across two programmes: the Primary Years Programme for the early and elementary years and the Middle Years Programme through to Grade 8. Teaching is in English, with French taught throughout and used in a genuinely bilingual environment given the Paris setting. Because the school ends at Grade 8, families plan a transition to a senior school for the IB Diploma, A Levels or the American high school route, and Marymount's inquiry led approach is designed to prepare pupils for that move.
The Catholic identity, drawn from the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, shapes the pastoral programme and the school's values, though families of all backgrounds attend. Parents weighing this against the through schools will find Marymount referenced in our roundup of American and international schools in Paris as a strong primary and middle option.
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Marymount International School Paris fees
Marymount International School Paris sits in the upper mid tier of the Paris market as mapped in our Paris school fees guide, below the premium through schools such as the American School of Paris but well above the smaller bilinguals. Published tuition rises by year group from the early years to Grade 8, in line with the upper mid band the guide describes for schools of its type.
Budget for the line items that sit on top of tuition across Paris schools: a one off enrolment or inscription fee, the near compulsory cantine for school lunches, optional transport where offered and the usual costs for uniform, trips and materials. The fees guide notes these extras typically add between twelve and eighteen per cent to the headline figure, so it is worth modelling the full cost of a place before committing.
Admissions and intake
Marymount runs an August to June academic year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the main intakes at the youngest year groups and rolling places higher up as they come free. Because the school is well regarded and not large, the most popular entry points can carry waiting lists, so relocating families are advised to register as early as the window allows.
Applications are made directly to the school and ask for recent school reports, passport documentation and, for transfers, a school transfer record. Younger applicants are assessed informally for readiness, while older pupils entering the Middle Years Programme may be reviewed in English and mathematics. As the school finishes at Grade 8, families are encouraged to think early about the onward senior school step.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on boulevard de la Saussaye in Neuilly-sur-Seine, one of the most sought after residential communities on the western edge of Paris and a long standing base for international and diplomatic families. The location places it close to the business district of La Défense and the western arrondissements, which keeps commutes manageable for the professional households that form much of the parent body.
For the wider view of how the IB primary route compares with the American and British through schools across the capital, see the Paris international schools hub.
Marymount International School Paris reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Marymount International School Paris fees?
Marymount sits in the upper mid band of the Paris market described in our Paris fees guide, below the premium through schools and above the smaller bilinguals. Tuition rises by year group, and a one off enrolment fee and the cantine sit on top.
Is Marymount International School Paris a good school?
Marymount is a long established Catholic IB school with more than a century of history in Neuilly. Whether it suits your family depends on wanting an English medium primary and middle school in the IB tradition, with a planned move to a senior school after Grade 8.
What curriculum does Marymount International School Paris follow?
The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes for pupils aged 2 to 14, taught in English with French throughout. It does not run to the IB Diploma, as it finishes at Grade 8.
What ages does Marymount International School Paris take?
Marymount teaches children from age two in Pre Kindergarten through to Grade 8, roughly age 14. It is a primary and middle school rather than a through school to the sixth form.
Where is Marymount International School Paris located?
The school is on boulevard de la Saussaye in Neuilly-sur-Seine, an affluent suburb on the western edge of Paris close to La Défense.
