Taunton Summer School (Ages 8-17)
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The Taunton School is a premium boarding school located in the beautiful Somerset countryside in Southern England, offering summer courses for students aged 8 – 17. The summer program combines English language lessons with a variety of subject options including academics, sports, arts and STEM, as well as activities and weekend excursions. The campus is equipped with the latest technology for a stimulating learning environment and all necessary facilities to provide students with a memorable stay.
Taunton is a town located in Somerset county in the South West of England. It is a town steeped in history with a variety of places to explore, from the superb Somerset Museum in the remnants of the castle to the Cricket Ground and Racecourse. A centre for Arts and Culture, it has shops, cafes, restaurants, riverside walks and a weekly Farmers’ Market. Rooted between the majestic Quantock Hills, Somerset Levels and the woodland-cloaked Blackdowns, Taunton’s lively nature plays host to major sports centre Somerset County Cricket Club. It’s also a growing business hub, serviced by a vibrant hospitality culture.
The area is also home to stunning beaches, green spaces, woodlands, lakes & more, covering a wide range of landscapes. Many hidden gems await to be found in addition to famous landmarks, such as Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral or Exmoor.
The closest city is Bristol, which is located around 80km from Taunton and is home to an international airport. It is the largest city in the Southwest of England, and England’s fourth largest city with a population of 400,000. Bristol is located just 120 miles (192 km) west of London and 12 miles from the spectacular Bath, a UNESCO heritage city, and 45 miles from Cardiff.
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Location: Taunton, United Kingdom
- Age Range: 8 – 17
- Maximum number of students per week: 130
- Number of hours of tuition per week: 25
- Maximum number of students per class: 12
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 4
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 2 (plus 1 weekday afternoon trip)
- Duration of program: 2-6 weeks
Taunton School: Staplegrove Rd, Taunton TA2 6AD, United Kingdom
Taunton Summer School
Why study on the Taunton Summer School program?
- Established in 1847, the Taunton School is a prestigious boarding school located in the Somerset countryside, within walking distance of the town center.
- Taunton School boasts a beautiful 56-acre green campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Taunton Summer School welcomes students from over 40 different countries every summer, offering a truly international environment for language learning.
- Taunton Summer School offers age-appropriate courses for Juniors (ages 8-12) and Seniors (ages 13-17) combining General English tuition with a range of subject options including academics, sports, STEM and the arts.
- The Taunton Summer School program includes daily evening activities and weekend excursions, allowing students to discover British culture.
- The summer school is fully residential, and students will be accommodated according to their age and gender.
- Taunton Summer School has a staff to student ratio of 1 : 4, guaranteeing a high level of attention to each student.
- Health professionals and residential staff are available on campus 24 hours a day to offer support and care to the students.
The facilities
TAUNTON SCHOOL FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 56-acre green campus
- Well-equipped and modern classrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Art studio
- Design and technology workshops
- Science lab
- Excellent sports facilities
- Theatre
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Dance studio
- Music school
MORE ON THE TAUNTON SUMMER SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Sports facilities
The Taunton school campus boasts state-of-the-art sports facilities including two indoor swimming pools, two sports halls, a gymnasium, a fully equipped fitness suite, a climbing wall, tennis courts, squash courts, an Olympic-sized all-weather hockey pitch and numerous sports pitches.
Student Welfare
On the campus, there is a dedicated office and staff for student welfare. Residential staff will be living in the boarding houses with students to provide 24-hour supervision.
Medical Facility
Qualified first-aiders are available on site 24 hours a day, nurses and doctors on call and a hospital is 10 minutes away from campus.
Airport Transfers
Transfers to and from London Heathrow and Bristol airports are included in the summer school fee. Arrivals and departures are on Saturdays. Transfers to and from other airports can be arranged at extra cost. Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to Taunton Summer School so that the airport transfers can be organized.
The courses
COURSE CONTENT AND SAMPLE TIMETABLES
JUNIOR SUMMER SCHOOL (Ages 8-12)
The Junior Summer School program for students aged 8-12 includes 15 hours of General English tuition each week plus 10 hours of tuition of a chosen subject from the following:
- Academic Program: Range of subjects offered including Art, Design, Technology, Performing Arts, Science, Music, ICT and Humanities.
- STEM: Computer Programming and Robotics
- Multi-Sports
- Cookery
The programs provide
- Pre-course language assessment
- International classes
- 3 hours of English tuition each day
- 2 hours of Chosen Subject each day
- Average class size of 8
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials
- 2, 4 or 6-week duration
- Activities and weekend excursions
- Written Report
SENIOR SUMMER SCHOOL (Ages 13-17)
The Senior Summer School program for students aged 13-17 includes 15 hours of General English tuition each week plus 10 hours of tuition of a chosen subject from the following:
- Academic Program: Students study 2 academic themes every week. Academic themes offered include People and Places, Scientific Enquiry, Applied Mathematics and Creativity and the Arts.
- Future Business Leaders: This course provides an introduction to Business, Finance and Economics.
- STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Golf Academy
- Tennis Academy
- Pre-Sessional Courses: GCSE (ages 14-15) or A-Level, IB, Foundation (age 16-17) preparation program for 10 days.
The programs provide
- Pre-course language assessment
- International classes
- 3 hours of English tuition each day
- 2 hours of Chosen Subject each day
- Average class size of 8
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials
- 2, 4 or 6-week duration
- Activities and weekend excursions
- Written Report
Sample Junior Timetable:
Sample Senior Timetable:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Taunton Summer School offers quality residential accommodation on campus. Junior students will be accommodation in the Thone House or The Grange boarding houses in rooms shared by 3 to 6 students. Senior students will be accommodated in the Foxcombe or The Grange boarding houses in rooms shared by 1 to 3 students.
Meals
Residential accommodation includes a full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Vegetarian options are also available.
Laundry
Laundry will be done twice a week.
Student Welfare
Experienced House Parents and boarding staff are available for support 24/7. There is also a matron as well as nurses and doctors available on call and a hospital 10 minutes’ away.
Dates and Fees
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TAUNTON BOARDING SCHOOL
Taunton School is a private boarding and day school, which comprises a junior school for pupils aged 4 to 13 and the main school for 13 to 18 year olds. Its Sixth Form offers A-Levels, IB and BTEC. Marshall Language Services can also organize a placement in this school during the academic year.
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