Taunton School
Taunton School is a traditional co-educational boarding and day
school for pupils aged 2–18 years. The School is located on a beautiful and safe
campus on the edge of Taunton town and has excellent road and rail links with
London. Taunton School was founded in 1847 and the beautiful old buildings are
complemented by modern facilities including two swimming pools, a fitness
suite, a modern theatre, a music school, a spacious library, well-equipped art
studios and latest IT suites. Taunton
School is a lively, international community leading the way in independent
education. Pupils leaving Taunton School go on to top universities including
Oxbridge. They offer the very successful IB Diploma alongside their A level
programme.
Taunton School comprises of Taunton
School Preparatory, Taunton School, Taunton School International, which all
share the same spacious campus; whilst Taunton School International Middle
School is located in The Grange, a beautiful, traditional Manor House close to
Taunton School.
Taunton School International
Taunton School International was established by Taunton School in
1996 to provide an intensive preparation for international students wishing to
complete their education in a British school. Taunton School International, has
places for 84 boys and girls aged 15 –17.
Their One Year GCSE / Pre-IB Programme offers 24 examinable subjects and
is an excellent preparation for students before they begin their A level
studies or the IB Diploma at Taunton School or elsewhere. This is a high
quality course preparing students well for life in a British boarding school
academically, socially and culturally.
They provide high-quality tuition where
students study a range of academic subjects following the British National
Curriculum. All students also follow an
intensive course in English for Academic Purposes.
They want their students to participate fully in the life of their
next school, and, to help them develop the self-confidence to do so, Taunton
School International runs a wide variety of clubs and sports. Taunton School Internatioanl enjoy full use
of Taunton School’s excellent facilities, which include two swimming pools,
fitness suite, sports halls, and basketball, badminton and tennis courts. This
is a good opportunity for our students to make friends with British students. They encourage our students to take part in the sporting, musical and house
activities that are offered in Taunton School on weekdays and weekends.
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Accommodation
and facilities
Taunton School International is fully residential and is a house
in the Taunton School house system. Boys and girls live in separate houses in
comfortable, single or mixed nationality bedrooms. Taunton School International has its own
garden leading on to playing fields, two recreation halls, a laundry, IT room,
classrooms with interactive boards and a language laboratory. Wireless access
is also available throughout the School campus. Taunton School has its own
medical centre providing 24-hour nursing care.
Taunton School International Middle
School
At the International Middle School,
pupils aged 8—14 are provided with an intensive education in the English
Language alongside core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art,
Humanities, Drama, Music and Physical Education. This is a 'stepping stone' course providing
students with the necessary academic and social skills to make the transition
smoothly into a British Preparatory or Secondary school.
Courses range in length from one term
to one year and students will gain the necessary skills to be able to join a
mainstream British Boarding School at the end of their course. For many, this
will mean a move into Taunton School Preparatory, Taunton School International
or Taunton School, but others will be fully supported to find a school to
continue their education in Britain or elsewhere. Transition to a British
Preparatory or Secondary School will be made at the appropriate point for an
individual student's development.
Summer School
The Senior Summer School is ideal for students who are preparing
for exams or are going on to a British boarding school. The Senior Summer
courses in July and August are for students between the ages of 13 and 17, and
combine intensive English tuition with other academic subjects. The Senior Summer
School is excellent preparation for GCSEs, A levels and the IB Diploma.
Students take a City and Guilds International ESOL examination at the end of
their course. Lessons are complemented by a full leisure programme including
sports as well as a varied programme of activities and excursions to local
cities and places of interest. The Summer School is very popular, as it provides
a well-supervised, structured and academic course in a safe environment. Fees
are all inclusive, and include airport transfers.
Their Junior Summer School is for students aged 7-12. This course is
based in our International Middle School using all their excellent
facilities. The teachers are qualified
primary school teachers who have an understanding of the way that younger
children learn and play. Students study a range of subjects and will take an
English exam at the end of their course.
There are trips and excursions as part of their lessons and a full
programme of sports and cultural activities.
Location
Taunton is a market town in Somerset, located in the South West of
England.
Nearest airports:
- Bristol
(40 mins by car)
- Heathrow
(245 km / 1.75hrs by train)
- Gatwick
(300 km / 3 hrs by car / 3.5hrs by train)
- Birmingham
(215 km /2 hrs by car / 2.5hrs by train)
Programmes
Taunton School International
1 year GCSE / Pre-IB course (Year 11: Age 15-16)
Taunton School International Middle School
1 term to 1 year
(Years 5 -10: Age 9-14)
Taunton School
2 year A Levels / IB Programme (Years 12-13: Age
16-18)
2 year GCSE (Years 10-11: Age 14-16)
1 year pre-GCSE (Year 9: Age 13)
Taunton School Preparatory
Foundation (Years 3-8: Age 7-12)
Number of Students (2013-14)
Taunton School International: 84
students (max 10 students in a class)
Taunton School: 591
students (274 students in the Sixth Form)
Taunton School Preparatory: 282
students
Senior Summer School: 90
students each course (max 10 students in a class)
Junior Summer School: 70
students each course (max 10 students in a class)
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Taunton School International
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Taunton School Intl Middle School
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Taunton School
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Taunton School Preparatory
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Age range
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15-17 yrs
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8-14 yrs
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13-18 yrs
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7 - 13 yrs
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Total no. of students
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81
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36
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591
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282
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Boys / Girls
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51 / 30
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24 / 12
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320 / 271
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154 / 128
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Boarders / Day Pupils
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81 / 0
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32 / 4
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274 / 317
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36 / 246
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No. of International Students
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81
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36
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158
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8
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No. of Nationalities
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20
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12
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40
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5
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