Founded in 1885 as the first college-preparatory school for girls in the United States, The Bryn Mawr School is known as one of the premier academic institutions in the country.
Our Mission
The Bryn Mawr School inspires a passion for intellectual curiosity; emphasizes the delights and demands of learning; and nurtures the full potential of our young women in mind, body, and spirit. To prepare our students for lifelong learning and leadership, we are deeply committed to academic excellence, ethical decision-making, and the dignity of all people. A Bryn Mawr education is grounded in the expectation that young women will be resilient in the face of complexity, ambiguity, and change; will become responsible and confident participants in the world; and will lead considered and consequential lives.
Program Highlights
- Bryn Mawr Online students will follow Bryn Mawr's honors-level course sequence throughout four years of high school.
- Students are assigned a college counselor in their sophomore year who will guide students and families through the college admission process.
- Each online student is assigned a Student Success Coach who will advise, support, and advocate on behalf of the student and family.
- Bryn Mawr Online students will have access to many of the school’s extracurricular opportunities such as our Social Innovators Program in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, virtual internship opportunities, programming through our partnership with the Close Up Foundation, and much more.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Bryn Mawr School is deeply committed to growing as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community. We are dedicated to providing an education that is rooted in the ideals of equity and justice and that reflects the diverse identities, experiences, and voices of our constituents. By honoring and nurturing the unique differences within our school community, we teach our students to better understand and contribute to the wider world. To prepare our students and ourselves to lead considered and consequential lives, we believe it is essential that we develop the ability to identify, question, and challenge bias and acts of discrimination. As we strive to build a community that celebrates and values each individual, Bryn Mawr will engage in an ongoing review of our policies and practices that address bias and discrimination.
At a Glance
Fully accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools
“Online teaching permits me to teach my curriculum in creative and challenging ways while remaining faithful to the curriculum and standards. Online teaching embraces flexibility in scheduling for both faculty and students.”
“A big part of this is that just because the school is digital, it does NOT mean that everything has to take place on a computer screen. We are all trying hard to incorporate physical experiences to go along with screen time. Our whole school chat has also provided a surprising platform for community building and keeping discussions going beyond class times!”
“I love that we are building a school and a community. This allows us to be intentional about every decision. We can draw inspiration from schools we admire, but we also have space to reimagine. We’re asking ourselves, 'What would the ideal Upper School experience look like?' We’re trying to create it.''
Common Questions
Local accreditation through AIMS affirms that Bryn Mawr Online meets the rigorous standards expected of top independent schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, including faculty quality, curriculum, governance, and student support.
National accreditation through WASC ensures that Bryn Mawr Online meets recognized academic standards across the United States and internationally. This is especially important for:
- Credit transfer between schools
- College recognition and admissions
- Families who relocate or enroll from outside the region
Together, AIMS and WASC accreditation confirm that Bryn Mawr Online is a fully recognized, academically rigorous school, not a virtual program or diploma mill.
Bryn Mawr Online is fundamentally different because it is not a standalone digital startup. BMOS uses the same academic programs, philosophy, and standards as The Bryn Mawr School, one of the first all-girls college preparatory schools in the United States, founded in 1885.
Students benefit from:
- A curriculum refined over more than 140 years of academic excellence
- Faculty expertise rooted in Bryn Mawr’s established teaching traditions
- The backing of a prestigious, non-profit independent school, not a for-profit online provider
Most online schools create new curricula specifically for virtual delivery. Bryn Mawr Online extends a proven, time-tested academic model into a live online format.
Yes. Bryn Mawr Online is directly connected to The Bryn Mawr School and reflects the same academic expectations, values, and commitment to educating the whole girl.
Additional Questions
Bryn Mawr Online (BMOS) is a premier all-girls online high school serving students in grades 7 through 12. Our curriculum is designed to provide the same level of academic excellence as our brick-and-mortar campus, tailored specifically for the flexibility of a digital environment.
Yes, BMOS accepts mid-year transfers depending on course availability and academic standing. Our rolling admissions process supports students seeking a more personalized learning environment mid-semester.
The process begins with an online inquiry, followed by a virtual interview and academic record submission. As the #2-ranked online private school in the U.S., we encourage early applications, although we do offer rolling admissions.
