TAUNTON SCHOOL AND Taunton School International UNITED KINGDOMLocated in peaceful Somerset, Taunton School is a co-educational
boarding & day school for pupils aged 2 - 18 years. Its safe and secure
campus on the edge of the town provides an ideal setting for learning,
whilst the excellent road and rail links and access to airports mean
Taunton School is a lively, international community leading the way in
independent education. Pupils leaving Taunton School go on to top
universities including Oxbridge. Taunton School offers the choice of A
levels or the IB Diploma in the 6th form.
A
complete education
Taunton School comprises Taunton Pre-Preparatory School, Taunton
Preparatory School and Taunton School, which all share the same spacious
campus. In addition the School also has its own International Study
Centre (TISC) which prepares international students for United Kingdom boarding
schools.
Taunton School International
Taunton International Study
Centre (TISC) was established by Taunton School in 1996 to provide a
first step for overseas students wishing to complete their education in
a British school. TISC, which shares Taunton School's facilities and is
part of the School community, has places for 60 boys and girls aged
13£17. Younger students can apply to enter directly into Taunton
Preparatory School. They live with British students but they have their
own special lessons with a qualified EAL teacher until their English is
good enough for them to fully integrate into normal classes.
Academic excellence
TISC provides high-quality
tuition appropriate to our students: ages, abilities and, most
importantly, their proposed entry point into the British education
system. All students follow an intensive course in English for Academic
Purposes, taking English language examinations offered by UCLES (KET, PET, IGCSE, IELTS)
throughout their time with us. Students also continue with their other
academic studies including Mathematics, Sciences, Business Studies,
Geography, Art and ICT, following the British National Curriculum to
GCSE. Classes are small, with a maximum of ten students per class, and
each student has an academic tutor who supports them in their studies
and helps them to make the best possible progress. All students complete
a course in Study Skills, Theory of Knowledge and PSHE (Personal, Social
and Health Education) as well as Sport, to help them to adjust to the
education system in the United Kingdom, and to develop culturally, pastorally and
socially.
One year GCSE courses
One year GCSE courses in
English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Combined Science,
Business Studies, ICT, Art, Psychology, Spanish, Mandarin and Geography
are available. These provide a real challenge for our most able
students, who are able to study up to 7 GCSE subjects and are excellent
preparation for them before they begin their A-level or IB studies after
they leave TISC. Their achievements are impressive and our website gives
details of our latest exam results. We also offer a two year GCSE
course for those with weaker English.
Extracurricular programme
We want our students to
participate fully in the life of their next school, and to help them
develop the self-confidence to do so, TISC runs a wide variety of clubs
and sports. We enjoy full use of Taunton School's excellent facilities,
which include two swimming pools, fitness suite, sports halls, and
basketball, badminton and tennis courts. In addition to sports, students
can try art, photography, cycling, film appreciation and many more
activities. Music lessons are available through Taunton School. We
encourage students to integrate into the senior school as much as
possible, and to take part in the sporting, musical or house activities
that are offered. In addition, TISC has its own programme of weekend
activities.
Accommodation and facilities
TISC is fully residential. Boys
and girls live in separate houses in comfortable, single or double
bedrooms, or small dormitories for the younger students. TISC has its
own garden leading on to Taunton School playing fields and good
recreational facilities. TISC has a suite of computers linked to the
Taunton School network so students can stay in touch easily with friends
and family. Wireless access is also available throughout the school
campus. Taunton School has its own medical centre providing 24-hour
nursing care.
Strong pastoral care
We are very aware that our
students are a long way from home. At the beginning, everything is new
and strange and they need a lot of support. Our dedicated house staff
live with the students, helping them to feel happy and secure. A strong
sense of community exists at TISC. Students are encouraged to respect
the cultures of others and to get involved in the British way of life.
We aim to develop confident young people who take responsibility for
their lives and studies.
After TISC
Most students spend one year at
TISC, although it is possible to stay for any length of time from one
term to two years. Following their time with us, some will apply to
enter Taunton School. Many others will go on to a wide variety of
boarding schools and colleges to complete their secondary education and
prepare for university. It is a source of great pride to us that TISC is
represented by its former students in schools and universities
throughout the United Kingdom.
Vacation courses
Our highly successful vacation
courses have been running for over 10 years and are offered during the
summer holidays. Our vacation courses are ideal for students who are
preparing for exams, going on to a British boarding school or simply
looking for an interesting holiday. The summer courses in July and
August are for students between the ages of 9 and 17, and combine
intensive English tuition with other academic subjects such as
Mathematics, History, ICT, Business Studies and Art. Students receive
25 hours tuition per week in small classes (maximum 10 students), and
are able to choose which additional subjects they study each week. At
the end of their course students take a City & Guilds International ESOL
examination. Lessons are complemented by a full leisure programme which
is included in the fees. Students enjoy a daily programme of sports
including tennis, football and swimming, as well as a varied programme
of activities and excursions to local cities and towns. The summer
courses are very popular, as they provide a well-supervised, structured
language holiday in a safe environment. Fees are all inclusive and
include transfers from and to the airport.
Contact Details:
Mrs Caroline Nixon
Principal
Taunton International Study
Centre
Taunton School
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6AD
Tel: +44 1823 348100
Fax: +44 1823 349206
e-mail:
tisc@tauntonschool.co.uk Mrs Helen Lami
Vacation Course and
International Marketing Director
Tel: +44 1823 348110
Fax: +44 1823 328107
e-mail:
tisc.vacation@tauntonschool.co.uk website: www. tisc.co.uk,
www.tauntonschool.co.uk
CONTACT
Mrs Caroline Nixon
Principal
Taunton
International Study Centre
Taunton
School
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6AD
Tel:
+44 1823 348100
Fax:
+44 1823 349206
E-mail:
tisc@tauntonschool.co.uk
Mrs Helen Lami
Vacation Course and International Marketing Director
Tel:
+44 1823 348110
Fax:
+44 1823 328107
E-mail:
tisc.vacation@
tauntonschool.co.uk
Website:
www.tisc.co.uk,
www.tauntonschool.co.uk
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