International High School in Rome

Marymount High School students participate in a daily Advisory program where each morning they meet with their faculty Advisor and their small Advisory peer-group to go over their daily schedule, discuss their progress in completing learning and enrichment objectives, and receive academic, personal and emotional  support as they navigate their school year.  

Student groups also meet for a longer period of time with their Advisor on a weekly basis during Extended Advisory "Approaches to Learning" (ATL) meetings, inspired by the IBO's five categories of ATL skills: Thinking, Communication, Self-Management, Research, and Social. These sessions allow students to reflect and build on the process of learning and focus more in-depth on issues relating to academic planning and progress as well as personal and social development in an open and trusting environment. 

The Advanced Placement (AP) program at Marymount provides our High School students with access to American High School college-level courses that extend their learning and may earn them college credit based on their examinations performance. 

AP courses are also available to those Grade 9 and 10 High School students who are following a personalized Enrichment Plan.

An English Language Learners (ELL) program is available to Marymount High School students whose first language is not English to help them become competent English-speakers and allow them to participate fully in content subject areas. Additionally, Marymount provides support and a variety of resources for students who may benefit from Enrichment opportunities or need Learning Support.

High School students have access to over 50 online elective courses offered by Global Online Academy (GOA), a provider of high-quality online learning that is connected, relevant and flexible. These courses enable our students in Rome to access an exceptional range of interest-based classes in addition to teaching them the lifelong skill of how to learn online and thrive in an increasingly globally-networked society, leveraging technology to connect, share and learn. 

Among the first international, private High Schools in Italy to offer the IB Diploma Programme Marymount provides a challenging curriculum to prepare students for 22nd century life and work.  

Marymount’s IB Diploma Programme and IB Certificates offer a rigorous program of study for students planning on taking the full IB Diploma, IB Bilingual Diploma, and the IB Diploma with recognition in Italy. The Secondary School Principal, Academic Assistant Principal, School's College Counselor, the International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Extended Essay Coordinator, and CAS Coordinator in addition to teachers from across the various departments assist our students with the selection of courses that are appropriate to their own academic needs and future university aspirations, as well as in all aspect of the their IB learning journey, from weekend review sessions to mock examinations. Marymount’s students achieve outstanding results each year. 

This highly demanding international program in Grades 11 and 12 includes the study of languages, individuals and societies, experimental sciences, math and computer science, and the arts. In order to receive the IB Diploma, students sit for examinations in six subject areas at the conclusion of Grade 12 as well as follow a course in Theory of Knowledge, the focus of which is to demonstrate the interdependence of various subjects. Students must also submit an Extended Essay and participate in creativity, activity, and service (CAS) programs. 

More than half of all IB candidates worldwide are from the USA, where IB classes can make college applications stronger and may offer the opportunity to receive university credit. The IB also prepares students for admission to colleges and universities from countries worldwide, including the UK and Italy, where Marymount's IB Program is recognized by the Ministry of Public Instruction for entrance to Italian universities. 
 

Students at Marymount High School have the opportunity of taking Public Speaking as an elective. This course is designed to develop competence in effective oral communication and public presentations - transferable skills for university and beyond!

Marymount's visual, dramatic and musical arts are an important part of Secondary School life as students participate in preparing art exhibitions, designing sets for plays, playing for community events and more.
 

Arts Department

Marymount's Varsity Sports Program offers Marymount High School students in Grades 9-12 the opportunity to participate in a variety of Varsity sports throughout the school year. The program is designed to promote physical fitness as well as the values of teamwork, commitment, and sportsmanship.

 Marymount is a member of the American Schools in Italy League (ASIL), which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe (DoDEA-E) League. During the season, Marymount competes with other international schools, as well as schools from the American and NATO military bases located in Italy.

Varsity Sports at Marymount: Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Track and Field.

Varsity Sports