Wednesday, 7 August 2013

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.

James-Lee Consultancy's Placement service is FREE so if you would like to apply to Taunton School or Taunton School International OR would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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)

Taunton School International
Taunton School Intl Middle School
Taunton School
Taunton School Preparatory
Age range
15-17 yrs
8-14 yrs
13-18 yrs
7 - 13 yrs
Total no. of students
81
36
591
282
Boys / Girls
51 / 30
24 / 12
320 / 271
154 / 128
Boarders / Day Pupils
81 / 0
32 / 4
274 / 317
36 / 246
No. of International Students
81
36
158
8
No. of Nationalities
20
12
40
5

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