St. Timothy's School

Data for St. Timothy's School: Student enrollment 175, student-teacher ratio 1:8, international students 30%, boarding students 75%, teachers with advanced degrees 60%. St. Timothy's School is a private, boarding school for girls, located near Baltimore. Founded in 1832, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the United States. Its motto is "Truth Without Fear" (Vérité Sans Peur). The three stars on the school's shield represent truth, trust, and compassion. The school merged with Hannahmore School in 1974. Occupying 145 acres, the school adopts a small class system, offering personalized instruction with challenging courses, designed to fully develop each student's potential. Additionally, the school offers IB and MYP programs. The MYP program is provided for 9th and 10th-grade students, while the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is offered to 11th and 12th-grade students. St. Timothy's School is also the first boarding school for girls in the United States to offer the rigorous IB curriculum, dedicated to helping girls from all academic backgrounds achieve success.

1. Excellent geographical location: 15 minutes drive from Baltimore, 45 minutes drive from Washington D.C., only about 25 minutes from Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport, and also close to New York and Philadelphia.
2. Offers a Mid-Program for 9th and 10th graders, and the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for 11th and 12th graders. It is also the first girls' boarding school in the United States to offer the rigorous IB program.
3. Founded in 1882, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the United States.
4. Emphasizes experiential learning; the school organizes two-week trips annually to places like the White House, the Pentagon, the United Nations, the World Bank, and the U.S. Department of State.
5. The campus spans 145 acres, is vast and beautiful, with comprehensive facilities.
6. The school boasts rich technological resources, such as robotics manufacturing and genetic testing, which particularly facilitate teaching in mathematics and science. Classrooms are equipped with wireless-enabled laptops and SmartBoard interactive whiteboards to help students learn better.
7. The school provides a variety of resources to help students apply to universities, such as SAT and ACT preparation courses, application assistance, admission interview practice, essay guidance, and more.
8. Features a robust arts program with comprehensive course offerings; it excels in music, dance, drama, and visual arts.
9. It is one of the few schools in the U.S. that simultaneously offers both the IB program and an equestrian program. The school also has a High School Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team.

St. Timothy's School, founded in 1832, is a private boarding school for girls, offering grades 9-12. The school is located in Stevenson, Maryland, an hour's drive from Washington D.C. The school spans 146 acres and employs a small-class teaching approach, tailoring instruction to individual students and offering challenging courses to fully develop each student's potential.

School Advantages:

1. Excellent STEM programs: St. Timothy's School's technology-rich resources enhance teaching quality, especially in science and mathematics.

2. Global Immersion and Travel: Through spring break travel experiences to countries such as China, Cuba, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the UK, girls can experience, explore, and collaborate with communities worldwide.

3. The school helps girls of all learning backgrounds succeed and thrive in the IB program.

4. Excellent Arts programs: Instrumental and vocal courses offer one-on-one voice or instrument lessons. There are also opportunities for performances every year.

5. Excellent Equestrian program: Members of the school's IEA team can expect to ride multiple horses in their unique team practices to develop the skills necessary for the IEA format.

6. WINTERIM: Every January, all students participate in WINTERIM, a two-week signature learning experience that fosters exchanges with esteemed thought leaders and cultural influencers.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the school temporarily allowed several Chinese children who had traveled to Europe for spring break to stay on campus, but the children needed to go out themselves to purchase daily food and supplies.