The International Prospectus by Taunton School

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PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WHY TAUNTON? EXCELLENT ACADEMIC RESULTS EX TENSIVE R ANGE OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS & COURSES MULTIPLE ENTRY POINTS, FROM 7 – 18 YEARS OLD 4 PATHWAYS AT SIX TH FORM PROGRESSION TO TOP BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES OUTSTANDING PASTOR AL CARE SAFE AND SECURE LOCATION IN BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE DIVERSE NATIONALIT Y MIX A TRULY 7-DAY A WEEK BOARDING SCHOOL & NO EXEATS OVER 140 CO-CURRICUL AR CLUBS & SOCIETIES ON OFFER ALL LEVELS OF ENGLISH CATERED FOR SUPERB FACILITIES ON OUR 56-ACRE CAMPUS JUST 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES TO LONDON BY DIRECT TR AIN A L ARGE CHOICE OF SUMMER SCHOOL PROGR AMMES AVAIL ABLE

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WELCOME TO TAUNTON SCHOOL No matter where you start your journey in Taunton School, you are guaranteed a warm welcome and individual care that is second to none. We aim to nurture, challenge and inspire every student through academic rigour, outstanding pastoral care, a wide co-curricular provision and by developing a strong sense of purpose and responsibility in our local and global communities. I very much look forward to meeting you in the near future as you start your wonderful journey in the British independent education system. James Johnson, Headmaster

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WHO WE ARE Taunton School was founded in 1847 and is a traditional co-educational day and boarding school in South West England for students aged 0-18. The School is situated on 56 acres of land on the northern edges of the County town of Taunton, within easy access to the town centre, and close to the cities of Bristol, Exeter and Bath. We are a very inclusive, friendly, progressive and successful school where all students are afforded outstanding education and support in order that they may reach their full potential. Across all parts of the school, we have around 1200 students with approximately 450 full-time boarders and 750 day students. We are very proud of our diverse nationality mix at Taunton School, with, in general, over 50 countries represented. As a whole, the school is approximately 75% British and 25% international. For our international students, we offer a number of educational pathways, allowing for a far more flexible and tailor-made approach to learning.

TAUNTON PREP (TPS) & SENIOR SCHOOLS (TS) For those international students with high levels of English, we are able to offer places directly into our Prep School (ages 7 – 13) or Senior School (ages 13 – 18). INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (TSIMS) Younger international students (ages 8 – 14) with low to intermediate levels of English, receive intensive and expert tuition in English as well as other academic subjects until they are ready to transfer to the Prep School, Senior School or Taunton School International. TAUNTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL (TSI) International students between 14 – 16 years old can join our prestigious one or two-year GCSE programmes, providing students with the best possible preparation for Sixth Form study. International students between 16 – 18 years old can enrol on our one- or two-year Business Foundation programme prior to applying to University in the UK or around the world.

Parent: “He is achieving because he knows everyone at Taunton believes in him.” THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE, 2023

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entry points We welcome applications from all international students between the ages of 0 – 18, with boarding provision starting from 7 years old.

Students can enter via the International School route or go directly into the Prep or Senior School depending on their age, academic ability, preferred course and level of English. Students naturally transfer between the different sections of the School as they progress which allows for the best possible integration, academic success and social development. Students attending our International Schools are given preference to transfer to the Prep or Senior School following completion of their course.

Academically, we offer a wide curriculum and multiple entry points. Our class sizes are small and our teachers are highly qualified, experienced and most importantly, willing to go that extra mile. We focus on the students and getting the very best out of them. With individual support from their tutor and thorough academic tracking, we achieve outstanding examination results and develop students who are able to think and study independently.

INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

TAUNTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

(TSIMS)

• One-year GCSE/Pre-IB (Ages 15 – 16)

• Intensive preparation in English and other academic subjects (Ages 8 – 12)

• Two-year GCSE/Pre-IB (Ages 14 – 16)

• Pre-GCSE Programme (Ages 13 – 14) • Level of English required: A0 – B1

• Maximum class size: 10 students

• Duration of course: One term to two years • Maximum class size: 10 students Next step: Prep, Senior or International School

• Level of English required: B1 – C2 Next step: A Levels, IB, BTEC or Foundation • Pre-Foundation Year (Ages 16 - 17) • International Foundation Year (Ages 17 - 18) • Level of English required: B1 – C2

SUMMER SCHOOL Our Summer School courses provide a fantastic introduction to the British independent school education system and offer a genuine taste of boarding school life at Taunton School. We offer Junior Summer School for students aged 8-12 years old and Senior Summer School for students aged 13-17 years old. Visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/summerschool for further information.

• Maximum class size: 12 students Next step: University

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SENIOR SCHOOL

• Preparation for Secondary education

• Pre-GCSE (Ages 13 – 14)

• Ages: 7 – 13

• Two-year GCSE (Ages 14 – 16)

• Level of English required: B1 – C2

• Level of English Required: B2 – C2

• Duration of course: One to six years

• Maximum class size: 20 students

Next step: A Level, IB, BTEC or Foundation

Next step: Senior School (GCSE)

• Two-year A Level, IB or BTEC (Ages: 16 – 18) • Level of English required: C1 – C2 • Maximum class size: 15 students Next step: University

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The International Middle School (TSIMS) occupies the site of a beautiful 19th century manor house located in the charming village of Kingston St Mary, just 2 miles from Taunton School. TSIMS provides a unique boarding school experience, set in mature, ornamental gardens, with native woodland.

KEY FACTS: • Ideal for students aged 8 – 14 with levels of English from A0 to B1 (beginner to intermediate). • An Intensive course of English with a range of other subjects including Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Art, PSHEE and Games. • Our older TSIMS students are also able to choose options including Business Studies, STEM, Philosophy & Ethics, Art and BTEC Sport. • Students can join for one term up to a maximum of two years before transferring to the Prep School, Senior School, International School or other UK boarding schools. • A maximum class size of 10 students per class, taught by highly experienced and qualified teachers. • Significant one-to-one support from the pupils’ academic and pastoral tutor. • A safe, friendly and supportive environment for up to 60 students, providing the perfect stepping stone into mainstream British independent schools. • Comfortable, on-campus boarding houses and no exeats. • Many opportunities to integrate with pupils from the Prep and Senior Schools. • Full boarding including a wide range of sports, clubs, activities and weekend trips.

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“I cannot imagine a better place to start my daughter’s British education experience.” INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PARENT

TSIMS was established in 2012 and provides the crucial stepping stone into the British education system for international students aged 8-14. The curriculum is carefully designed to provide the best possible start to a British boarding school education for your child. The intensive education in English offered at TSIMS provides core subject preparation to students who can attend for just one term up to a maximum of two years. Students can join the school in September, January or April. It has a happy, cosy and caring atmosphere and a dedicated team of highly qualified staff who encourage and nurture our students, focusing on development of the ‘whole child’. A rigorous academic programme coupled with a strong moral framework provides an excellent foundation for the next stage of their education. The vast majority of our TSIMS students transfer to the Prep or Senior School within 12 months (once they have reached the required level of English) and we make sure the transition to the next part of the school is seamless so that students can continue their Taunton School journey with confidence.

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KEY FACTS: • Located within the 56-acre Taunton School campus, TSI has been welcoming international students for over 25 years, affording students the best possible opportunities to develop and flourish. • With a highly supportive academic and pastoral environment, we provide the perfect platform onto Sixth Form or Undergraduate study. • With average class sizes of just 8, students receive a significant amount of one-to-one support and a far more individual and tailored all-round education. • Our students frequently integrate with Senior School students through sport, performing arts, social events, House competitions, activities and weekend trips. • There is a truly international feel, typically with students from over 25 countries around the world. • 100% boarding with students in residence 7 days a week (we do not have exeats), which means we are able to maintain a thriving community, both in the evenings and at weekends. • We offer a wide range of academic subjects and we have a track record of achieving excellent examination results.

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international school

At Taunton School International (TSI), we provide high quality tuition and pastoral care for up to 85 speakers of English as a first or second language, appropriate to the student’s age, ability and proposed entry point into the British education system.

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ONE-YEAR GCSE/PRE-IB PROGRAMME • For International and British students (English level B1 and above) aged 15 – 16, looking to fast-track into Sixth Form study. • Core GCSE subjects are English, Mathematics and own language (where available). • During the school day, students select an additional 3 subjects from the options list shown below. • A further 2 GCSEs can be taken by opting for after school classes. • In total, up to 8 GCSEs can be taken in one year. TWO-YEAR GCSE/PRE-IB PROGRAMME • For International students between the ages of 14 – 15 with an English level of approximately B1. • In year 1, students can take GCSEs in English, Mathematics and own language (where available) and up to 3 additional GCSEs • In year 2, it is possible for a further 5 GCSEs to be taken in different subjects (subject to satisfactory completion of year 1 of the programme). • In total, up to 11 GCSEs can be taken in two years. GCSE SUBJECT OPTIONS: • Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology (DT), Economics, History, Geography, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology. AFTER-SCHOOL GCSE OPTIONS: • Additional Maths, Art, French, Music, Spanish, German, Latin.

BUSINESS FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES PRE-FOUNDATION YEAR (PFY) • For international students between the ages of 16 – 17 • English level of B1/B2 (IELTS 4.0) with a keen interest in the world of Business and a decent level of Maths. • Ideally suited to students who have already studied within the British education system but who have failed to achieve 5 good GCSE passes or for those students who are new to the British education system and are looking to prepare fully for the International Foundation Year. • Students study AS Levels in Business Studies and Economics and GCSEs in English and Mathematics (unless already passed, and then students can choose one or two alternative subjects) as well as a Study Skills module.

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NCUK INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR (IFY) • For international students between the ages of 17 – 18 • Minimum English level of B2 (IELTS 5.0) with a keen interest in the world of Business and a decent level of Maths. • Ideally suited to students who have successfully completed the PFY or those who have already successfully completed 12 years of education in their own country. • This course is also suitable for students who have achieved passes in five relevant GCSEs or one relevant A Level subject (at grade E or higher).

• Students study three modules of Economics, Business Studies and Mathematics as well as a programme of EAP (English for Academic Purposes) • Successful completion of the International Foundation Year gives students guaranteed progression to one of NCUK’s partner universities. Both the PFY and IFY courses have 1000+ hours of directed and additional independent study, with a maximum class size of 12 students. IFY students are fully supported through the University application process by our dedicated team of tutors ad careers personnel.

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“They discover talents you never knew they had.” PREP SCHOOL PARENT

preparatory school KEY FACTS: • Located in the West of the School campus, the Prep School is home to approximately 350 boys and girls. • Our youngest students are in Year 3 (7 years old) and our oldest students are in Year 8 (12 – 13 years old). • The boarding house (Thone) is in the heart of the Prep School and provides a warm and comfortable home-from-home for up to 60 boys and girls. • TPS has many of its own facilities such as a performing arts centre, Science labs, DT workshop, library, swimming pool, sports hall, sports pitches and tennis/netball courts but also makes use of the extensive additional facilities available across the 56-acre campus. • A maximum of 19 students per class. • The curriculum is broad, including subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Music, Art, ICT, Languages, Design Technology and PE. • Full boarding including a wide range of sports, clubs, activities and weekend trips. • Exeat weekends twice a term, although students are permitted to stay in their boarding house at all times during the term.

Our superb facilities provide our pupils with terrific opportunities in the classroom, in science and technology, in sport, in the performing and expressive arts, and in the boarding house. Our ethos is based upon our ‘TPS Way’ which says that we aim high, that we try our best and that we are kind and respectful. If we all achieve this, we will all be smiling! We are committed to promoting high moral values of kindness, good manners and caring alongside independent thinking, self-discipline and a positive self-image. We have high expectations of effort and achievement in every area of school life, but we encourage students not to worry about making mistakes. As a result, our students become independent, resilient, open communicators with strong leadership skills who are not afraid to take risks as they explore the exciting world around them. From the ages of 7 to 9, our pupils are taught primarily by their Form Tutor who is qualified and experienced in teaching all of the subjects of the Primary curriculum. Pupils of this age do, however, benefit from specialist teachers and facilities in Art, Design Technology, Music, Sport, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages. From the ages of 10 to 13, all of the subjects are taught by specialist teachers in specialist facilities, enabling our older pupils to reach high levels of expertise and achievement. At the top of the Prep School, the challenge increases accordingly in all respects. It may be trying something new, or it may be setting even more ambitious goals within an established interest. All of our Year 8 pupils take on responsibility and leadership in one way or another and experience the deep fulfilment which comes from giving back and making a valued contribution.

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At Taunton Preparatory School, our caring staff help each child to realise his or her full potential and to receive an allround education of the highest standard.

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senior school

KEY FACTS: • The Senior School accepts students from age 13 (Year 9) to age 18 (Year 13). • There are approximately 600 students in total with around 330 day students and 270 full-time boarders. • Over 50 nationalities are represented across the School, with UK students making up roughly 75% of the student body and International students 25%. • Class sizes in Years 9 – 11 are around 20 students and in the Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13), class sizes are significantly smaller (averaging 5 – 15 students/class). • Students can choose 3 different routes to university: A Levels, IB or BTECs. • Over 95% of our leavers go on to university in the UK and abroad, with 50% achieving places at Russell Group universities. • All of the Senior boarding houses are on campus – there are 3 boys’ houses and 2 girls’ houses. • As well as 5 boarding houses, there are 6 day houses; 3 for the girls and 3 for the boys. • Boarders are in residence 7 days a week (we do not have exeats), which means we are able to maintain a thriving community, both in the evenings and at weekends. • International students with good levels of English are able to join the Senior School in Year 9 (13 years old), Year 10 (14 years old) and Year 12 (16 years old). • The School has many outstanding facilities within the 56-acre campus, including a theatre, music school, dance studio, Chapel, swimming pools, sports halls, multiple sports pitches, library and Sixth Form Centre.

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our courses ONE YEAR PRE-GCSE COURSE Preparing students for GCSE entry. Starting age 13. (UK Year 9).

All students study the ‘core’ subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Maths, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies. Each student then chooses one subject from the language option: French, German, Spanish. Each student then chooses two other options: Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology, Drama, French, Latin, Music, Spanish.

Preparing students for sixth form entry. Starting age 14 (UK Year 10). COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: English Language (1st or 2nd) English Literature Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics

GCSE OPTION SUBJECT CHOICES (STUDENTS CHOOSE 4): Art History Business Studies ICT Classical Civilisation Latin Computer Science Music Design and Technology Physical Education Drama Religious Studies Economics Spanish French Study Skills Geography German

TWO YEAR A LEVEL, IB OR BTEC COURSE IN THE SIXTH FORM Preparing students for university entry. Starting age 16 or 17. (UK Years 12 and 13). A LEVEL SUBJECT CHOICES: Art German Biology History Business Studies Latin Chemistry Maths Classical Civilisations Music Computer Science Philosophy Design and Technology Photography Drama Physical Education Economics Physics English Literature Psychology French Spanish Further Maths Geography

IB DIPLOMA SUBJECT CHOICES: Group 1 - Language A

Group 4 - Sciences

English French German Italian

Biology Chemistry Design Technology Physics

Group 2 - Language B

Group 5 - Mathematics

English French German Latin Spanish German (ab initio) Spanish (ab initio)

Mathematics: analysis and approaches Mathematics: applications and interpretation

Group 3 - Humanities

BTEC LEVEL 3: Business ICT Sport and Exercise Science Students may opt to add a further A Level subject to their BTEC programme.

Business Management Economics History Geography Philosophy Psychology

Group 6 - The Arts

Visual Arts Music

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With all of our students away from home, family and friends, we know how important it is to provide the very best in pastoral care. Boarding houses are furnished to a very high standard and our dedicated House Staff are always on hand to offer support and encouragement. Our boarding houses also provide that home from home feel that we believe is so important to our students’ happiness. With 24-hour medical care available from our Health Centre, supported by a team of doctors, nurses, matrons, physiotherapist, counsellors, mental health nurses, residential tutors and House Parents, we put the students and their wellbeing at the heart of what we do. Boarding plays a key role in our students’ educational journey, helping them to cement lifelong friendships, build confidence and develop independence, resilience and self-reliance. Our staff understand that this is, for many, their first experience of life away from home, and work hard to ensure a friendly, family atmosphere which includes: • Safe and secure rural campus • Separate boarding houses for boys and girls • Experienced house parents and boarding staff living in the houses • Comfortable and well-maintained bedrooms • Excellent bathroom facilities, including a number of en suite • A varied programme of evening and weekend activities • Provision for many different dietary needs and requirements • Telephone and wifi access • Laundry and daily cleaning • No exeat weekends (TS, TSI, TSIMS)

GUARDIANS Taunton School sets the highest standards in safeguarding the welfare of every pupil, and therefore requires parents who do not live in the UK to appoint a guardian to act on their behalf. Arrangements for this should be made by the parents and is their responsibility. Guardians are the parents’ representatives in the UK and are essential in times of emergency. They have a pupil welfare role, bridging the gap between parents, the pupil and the school.

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CO-CURRICULAR Developing well-rounded students is an important part of the school’s ethos and consequently, we offer an extensive range of co-curricular activities that will appeal to all students. Involvement in co-curricular activities develops a child’s intellectual, emotional, social, moral, creative, and physical growth and supplements what they are learning in school. When students engage fully with co-curricular activities, we see many direct benefits, such as improved academic performance, better social skills, broadening of horizons, improved wellbeing and of course, that all-important boost to University applications. At Taunton School, we have many opportunities for our students to involve themselves in co-curricular activities, whether that be through sport, our clubs, performing arts or our extensive range of other clubs and societies. Please read on for more details. With over 250 clubs, societies and sports teams, we are confident that there really is something for everyone.

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GAMES & SPORT

For those students who enjoy Games and Sports, there are many opportunities to get involved and possibly try something new. Games lessons take part throughout the week and competitive matches often take place on Saturday afternoons against other local schools. At Taunton School, we offer an extensive range of sports and for a wide range of abilities. A number of our students represent sports teams at a regional and national level but many of our students simply enjoy playing sport for the many benefits it brings, including teamwork, fitness and simply having fun. We employ highly qualified and experienced coaches to develop even the very best of sportsmen and women. Our sports include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country Running, Cricket, Football, Golf, Gym/Fitness, Hockey, Horse Riding, Netball, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis & Volleyball.

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ATHLETICS

BADMINTON

BASKETBALL

CLIMBING

CROSS COUNTRY

CRICKET

FOOTBALL

GOLF

GYM FITNESS

HOCKEY

HORSE RIDING

NETBALL

RUGBY

SQUASH

SWIMMING

TABLE TENNIS

TENNIS

VOLLEYBALL

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There are many concerts and performances throughout the year and we encourage all our young musicians to become part of one of our orchestras, choirs, ensembles or bands. Every year, Taunton School puts on elaborate theatre performances in our purpose-built theatre and there are wonderful opportunities to get involved both on stage and behind the scenes. Some of our most recent performances have been Cats, Evita and Les Miserables. We also have our own dance studio at the school, where students can take part in ballet, tap and contemporary dance.

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performing arts

Many of our students will involve themselves in Music and, whether you already play an instrument or would like to take up a new instrument, everyone is welcome to come along and get involved in our outstanding Music School.

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There are over 140 clubs and societies to get involved in. Here are just a few:

HISTORY SOCIETY

DEBATING

LANGUAGES

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY

MATHS SOCIETY

INVESTMENT CLUB

COOKERY

PHILOSOPHY SOCIETY

ASTRONOMY

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

ART CLUB

CHESS CLUB

BRIDGE

VOLUNTEERING

CONSERVATION

CREATIVE WRITING

GEOGRAPHY SOCIETY

GREEN POWER

ETHIC SOCIETY

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

CCF

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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facilities The School was founded in 1847 and the beautiful old buildings are complemented by exceptional modern facilities. To assist our students with their learning, we have modern and well-equipped classrooms throughout, a large library, science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, art studios, cutting edge design and technology workshops and the latest IT suites. In sport, our 56-acre campus benefits from two indoor swimming pools, a fitness suite, three sports halls, two all-weather pitches, squash and tennis courts, an indoor climbing wall, athletics track, rifle range and multiple sports pitches for rugby, football and cricket. For performing arts, we have a large music school, a concert hall, modern theatre and a dance studio. Our campus also features twelve day and boarding houses, a health centre and Chapel.

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location

Taunton School is situated close to the town centre in the beautiful English countryside and benefits from clean air and a safe environment away from large urban populations. Taunton is the county town of Somerset in the South West of England. The region enjoys good weather, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a wonderful coastline. The cities of Bristol and Exeter are under one hour in travel time and Taunton is on main road and rail links to London and other major cities. London is 1 hour 40 minutes by direct train, Exeter International Airport and Bristol International Airport are both 50 minutes away by car. London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes away and London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes away. Taunton School is walking distance from the town centre which has excellent amenities and is the perfect place to do some shopping, meet for coffee or visit the theatre during evenings and weekends. Taunton is quintessentially British and is home to the highly successful Somerset County Cricket Club. It has beautiful town centre parks and a traditional food and craft market. Taunton is close to Stonehenge, one of the Wonders of the World, and the historic city of Bath, a designated world heritage site with its grand Georgian architecture and Roman Baths, is under 90 minutes away.

CAMPUS MAP INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (TSIMS) (Located off site 2-3 miles away)

TAUNTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SENIOR & SIXTH FORM

PREP SCHOOL

NURSERY & PRE-PREP

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

Costanza Azzini, Italian One Year GCSE at Taunton School International and IB at Taunton School “I got to know Taunton School thanks to a friend who had just finished the IB course there. My initial plan was to start in the Sixth Form in Taunton Senior School but the atmosphere at the International School and the possibility to improve my skills made me decide to take GCSEs first. This choice has turned out to be the right one; not only because I had a great time thanks to the many friends I made and the support from the staff, but also because I have widely improved my English and knowledge in the other subjects. This year I took the IB in Taunton School and I’m really proud of myself as I got 42 points out of a maximum of 45 (the highest score in the year). This has enabled me to secure my first choice university place and so next year, I will go to King’s College in London to study International Relationships.”

Harry Leung, Chinese One Year GCSE at Taunton School International and A-Levels at Taunton School “During my time at Taunton School, I have had an incredible journey of both academic and personal development. The cohesive and diverse environment has allowed me to form strong bonds between teachers and students from different backgrounds. It really broadened my horizons and enhanced my cultural awareness through direct exposure to different cultures. As an international boarder, this welcoming and inclusive community has treated me with warmth, making me feel at home in a foreign land. The sense of belonging amongst day students and boarders is extraordinary and is difficult to experience elsewhere. The time that we spend together messing around, playing sports, or even studying has been a treasure in my life.”

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Tricey Agbolu, Ghanaian Foundation Programme at Taunton School International “Taunton School International has a multicultural environment that caters to the needs of every single person. Studying in Taunton School International has given me the opportunity to participate in different cocurricular activities such as netball, hockey, yoga and arts. However, the activity I particularly enjoyed this year was yoga. This is because, after a long day of school, doing yoga made me relax and it released any stress that I had accumulated. Overall, the one thing I’d say is that the quality of facilities at Taunton School International is astonishing. The concept of living in a boarding school does not sound appealing. However, at Taunton School International, a massive emphasis is placed on the wellbeing of students. For instance, activities such as trips are organised on the weekends to help students integrate. Being in a boarding house at Taunton School International has been one of the best decisions I have made by far. Even though I have not been able to see my family for quite some time, the support and encouragement provided by Taunton School International has been amazing.”

Artemijs Tomasovs, Latvian Year 10 at Taunton International Middle School “I wanted to come to Taunton School so that I could improve in my Maths and English. I was worried that TSI might be too hard for me, so I decided to attend Taunton International Middle School, and I am very happy I did because I am already improving with help from my teachers. I am really enjoying my time so far being in a new country. I have made lots of friends and I like being able to learn new things. I am also able to enjoy one of my favourite hobbies by attending the Football Club and making the most of Games. After my time at Taunton International Middle School, I would like to attend Taunton School or Taunton School International to continue my education. I know that the teachers will help me to choose the path that best suits me.”

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“They discover talents you never knew they had.” PREP SCHOOL PARENT

summer school Our Summer School courses provide an excellent introduction to the British education system and offer a true taste of boarding school life at Taunton School. We offer Junior Summer School for students aged 8-12 years old and Senior Summer School for students aged 13-17 years old. Many students start their journey into British education with one of Taunton School’s many summer school programmes. All of our courses are designed to stretch and challenge students, to encourage them to try something new, to learn in ways they have not attempted before and to prepare them for their future education. When learning is so engaging, the students unquestionably have a great deal of fun and we are confident that students return to their own countries with many unforgettable friendships and fond memories. For further details, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/ summerschool and download our Junior or Senior Summer School prospectus or email summerschool@tauntonschool.co.uk.

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SENIORS (13 – 17 YEAR OLDS): • Academic Programme • Future Business Leaders • STEM • Performing Arts • Tennis/Football Academies • GCSE and Sixth Form Pre-Sessionals

JUNIORS (8 – 12 YEARS OLD) • Academic Programme • Multi-Sports • Cookery • STEM: Programming & Robotics

admissions

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1. Enquiry Please send your initial enquiry initial enquiry form via email to admissions@tauntonschool.co.uk including: Your child’s full name | date of birth | a copy of their passport | their most recent school report (translated into English if possible) Our Admissions team will make contact with you and explain the different courses and subjects available. Once you have decided that you would like to make an application, please complete our Registration form here and return it to us along with the £150 Registration fee. At this point, if you would like to visit Taunton School and meet our Academic and Pastoral staff, please let us know and we will make the necessary arrangements.

2. Testing & Interviews Once you are registered with us, we will invite your child to complete our assessment tests. The number and type of tests depends on the Year of entry, with more testing required for older students. This assessment must be invigilated by a third party such as an educational agent, a member of the British Consulate or your child’s current school. If you are not able to visit Taunton School in person, we will invite your child to attend an online interview, which normally takes around 15 minutes.

3. Offer/Acceptance After successful completion of the placement tests and interview we will email you an official Offer Letter. To secure your child’s place, you will need to complete and return the Acceptance form along with the Acceptance deposit by the date specified in the Offer Letter. Once your child’s place is secure, we will send you all of the information you need to join Taunton School including term dates, fee’s schedule, Parents handbook, guardian policy, Medical indemnity forms and the uniform list.

4. Applying for a Child student VISA Scan to find out more about our admissions process

For International students who require a study visa, we will provide support including raising your Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS) and issuing UKVI guidance.

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“Down-to-earth, diverse and caring, this is a top-notch all-rounder school where youngsters can get stuck into their studies, sport, the performing arts and all manner of co-curricular pursuits.” GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE, 2023

EXCEPTIONAL TOGETHER

Taunton School, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AD Telephone: +44 (0) 1823 703703 Email: registrar@tauntonschool.co.uk