Business Details
32 Years
experience
Transformative IB Learning for Future Leaders
At St. Marys School, we are dedicated to nurturing students through a balanced approach that equally engages the heart and mind. Our mission is to inspire and empower learners to become purposeful global citizens by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We offer a comprehensive range of programs designed to meet the developmental needs of students from early education through middle school. Our International Baccalaureate curriculum, aligned with NAEYC standards, cultivates inquiry-based learning and holistic growth. Through arts, athletics, and immersive field studies, we equip students with lifelong skills while emphasizing collaboration, resilience, and global awareness.Our faculty prioritizes meaningful relationships and personalized instruction, ensuring each student feels valued and challenged. With a diverse community representing over 20 languages and 10 religions, we celebrate inclusivity and prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. Our graduates consistently demonstrate academic excellence, as evidenced by achievements like summa cum laude university graduations and IB Scholar awards. For 30 years, we have maintained our position as Orange County's only independent IB school, combining rigorous academics with character development to shape responsible, compassionate leaders.
Services
Early Education
Lower School
Middle School
Arts Program
Athletics Program
Field Study Program
IB Curriculum
Student Development
Language Learning
Global Citizenship
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer the only independent IB Primary and Middle Years Programme in Orange County
- Our faculty prioritizes personalized instruction and meaningful student relationships
- We combine character development with rigorous academic standards through inquiry-based learning
- Our graduates consistently achieve academic excellence at top universities
- We foster global citizenship through diverse cultural representation and experiential learning
Associations and certifications
- International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
What people say
Teachers really care
Passionate about their work
Compassionate care
Lifelong skills developed
IB Scholar award earned
Services
Early Education
Our Early Education Program follows International Baccalaureate standards and NAEYC guidelines to nurture young learners through play-based, inquiry-driven instruction. We focus on holistic development, fostering curiosity, social skills, and foundational academic concepts in a supportive environment that prepares children for future learning success.
IB Curriculum
As Orange County's only independent IB school, we implement Primary and Middle Years Programmes that emphasize critical thinking, global perspectives, and interdisciplinary learning. Our IB framework develops inquirers who can analyze information, connect classroom concepts to real-world applications, and approach challenges with intellectual rigor and creativity.
Athletics Program
Our athletics philosophy combines skill development with character building through competitive sports programs. Students learn teamwork, discipline, and resilience while participating in various sports that promote physical health, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, preparing them for lifelong engagement with fitness and team dynamics.
Field Study Program
We provide immersive educational experiences through field studies that transform theoretical knowledge into practical understanding. From historical site visits to marine biology explorations, our program creates memorable learning opportunities that connect classroom concepts with real-world contexts, enhancing retention and engagement through hands-on discovery.
Arts Program
Our arts program cultivates creativity and self-expression through visual and performing arts in a supportive, exploratory environment. Students develop technical skills while building confidence, collaboration abilities, and creative problem-solving approaches that complement their academic pursuits and personal growth.
Questions
What makes St. Marys School's educational approach unique?
We combine International Baccalaureate frameworks with character development, emphasizing both academic excellence and personal growth through inquiry-based learning and meaningful teacher-student relationships.
What grade levels does St. Marys School serve?
We educate students from early preschool through 8th grade, providing a continuous learning journey that supports developmental needs at every stage.
How does the school support student creativity?
Our dedicated Arts Programme provides safe spaces for creative exploration, offering diverse opportunities in visual arts, performing arts, and interdisciplinary creative projects.
What extracurricular opportunities are available?
We offer comprehensive athletics programs, field study experiences, and arts opportunities that complement academic learning and develop well-rounded global citizens.
How does St. Marys prepare students for future success?
Our graduates consistently excel in top universities and professional fields, demonstrating strong critical thinking, communication skills, and commitment to positive global impact.
What is the school's community like?
We maintain a diverse, inclusive community representing over 20 languages and 10 religions, fostering cultural understanding and preparing students for global citizenship.
