About Us
St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth.
Academics
Our holistic college preparatory, faith-based education is tailored to our students’ needs and ambitions. SMR students receive a rigorous college preparatory, honors and Advanced Placement curriculum in a values-based environment.

Our faculty and staff are committed to being accessible to students and parents, and they have a genuine interest in the success for every student. Tutors and mentors are available in all subjects.
Admissions
We invite you to visit our beautiful 87-acre waterfront campus to learn firsthand why St. Mary’s Ryken is the best choice for your student’s high school career.
Arts
At St. Mary's Ryken an appreciation of the arts is critical to a well-rounded education. We promote student talent and leadership through a range of classes and clubs that help foster an understanding of the arts.

The Fine Arts department provides the student with a better understanding of the visual and performing arts through academic study and performance. Intensive artistic training and performance opportunities are available to students who wish to focus and hone their gifts. Students are guided by faculty who are accomplished, practicing professionals in their own field.
Athletics
St. Mary's Ryken offers multiple opportunities for student-athletes to develop values such as leadership, integrity, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. The athletics program educates student-athletes to persevere through adversity and compete with dignity and pride. Student-athletes consistently strive to be as good a person as possible both on and off the field of play. St. Mary's Ryken is committed to sponsoring an Athletics Program that provides its student-athletes with the opportunity to benefit from a well-rounded high school experience. We are proud to offer 26 varsity sports programs including 37 teams.
Student Life
St. Mary's Ryken supports a well-rounded education that includes a robust fine arts curriculum and various extracurricular activities.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is the heartbeat of St. Mary's Ryken! As a Catholic school, SMR helps to enrich the spiritual and sacramental growth of our students through daily Mass, theology class, daily prayer, service opportunities, mission trips, retreats and spiritual direction.
Giving
When you support the Annual Fund or contribute to scholarships, academics, arts and athletics, YOU make a difference in the lives of every student. We are grateful for your support!

Your support is vital to what makes SMR extraordinary and provides the resources our students need to achieve in the classroom, create in the arts, excel in athletics and grow in faith while becoming more compassionate and caring young adults.
Facilities
Our 87-acre, waterfront campus offers a high school experience like no other in the Southern Maryland area. Our college-like campus prepares students for life after high school. Each day, students attend classes in six different buildings, allowing for plenty of time outdoors.

St. Mary's Ryken facilities and athletic fields are available for community use and rental.
Summer Knights Camps
Looking for the best summer camp experience in St. Mary's County? Then, join us at St. Mary's Ryken where Summer Knights campers have the best summer camp experience!

The beautiful waterfront location on the St. Mary's Ryken campus allows us to offer a variety of indoor and outdoor camps for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Passport Numberrequired

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Current School Namerequired

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Email Address of School Registrarrequired

School Phone Numberrequired

Natural Parent Information & Additional People Living in the Home

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Mother & Stepfather

Legal Guardian

Father's Namerequired

First Name

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Father's Birth Yearrequired

Father's Occupationrequired

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Mother's Namerequired

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Siblings?

Sibling Names and Agesrequired

Please enter the names and ages of your siblings

Additional family members living in your home?required

Additional Members in Home Informationrequired

Please enter the names, gender, age, and relationship of each additional member living in your home

Program Details

How did you hear about St. Mary's Ryken?required

What Program Interests You?required

When are you planning to start your program?required

What is your current grade?required

Enter your current grade in your home country (US equivalent)

What grade are you applying for in the US?required

Will you have completed/graduated high school before arriving to the US?required

Yes

Are you seeking a diploma for the US?required

Yes

How many years of English have you studied?required

What is your primary language?required

What other languages do you speak?required

Have you participated in a study abroad program before?required

Yes

What courses do you need to take during your year(s) abroad?required

What courses are you interested in taking during your year(s) abroad?required

What personality traits best describe you?required

What are your interests?required

What extra-curricular activates are you planning to participate in?required

Specific sports, drama, singing, clubs, academic programs...

List sports you play competitivelyrequired

List musical instruments you playrequired

What unique talents or skills do you have?required

Have you ever had any difficulties with school, studies, or teachers?required

Yes

If yes, please explainrequired

Short Answers & Essay Questions

Please answer the questions below using complete sentences. Be sure to provide interesting details, examples and personal stories.

Briefly introduce yourself and include 3 personal character qualities you possess with examplesrequired

Please share what a typical day in your life looks like.required

Why are you applying for this program and what do you hope to gain or achieve?required

Please share your hopes/dreams/expectations for your year(s) as an international student.required

In your opinion, what is the single greatest thing you can do to bring a greater understanding and appreciation for your culture?required

What positive qualities or traits fo you possess, and how will these impact your school and host family?required

Describe a time when you faced a challenging or difficult situation. Then share how you overcame the challenge.required

Describe a person you admire or who has influenced you a great dealrequired

What are your favorite subjects in school and why?required

What are your future job or career goals?required

Have you ever traveled outside your home country? If yes, where?required

Have you ever been away from your family for a length of time? If so, when and how longarequired

Supporting Documents

Three (3) years of current school transcripts.required

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English Proficiency Testrequired

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English is my first language

English Proficiency Test Score Document required

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TOEFL, Duolingo, ELTiS, IELTS, or equivalent

Email Address for Teacher #1 who will offer recommendations for the applicant

Email Address for Teacher #2 who will offer recommendations for the applicant

All responses contained in this application are given by the student. We understand that this application is used to assess the student's preparedness for the program in terms of emotional readiness, English ability, academic history and physical well-being. The student has not falsified any responses herein and this application accurately reflects the student's personality, interests, and abilities. We understand that a misrepresentation of a student or a falsification of information as it relates to the student application is a serious issue and can result in the termination of the student's program with a 100% relinquishment of program fees.

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