Taunton International Summer School

Location
Taunton School International is part of Taunton School, a traditional
boarding school in southwest England. The safe and secure 56-acre campus
on the edge of town enjoys views over the hills and is surrounded by
beautiful countryside. Thanks to excellent road and rail links, Taunton School
International is only 2½ hours from Heathrow Airport, 1 hour from Bristol
Airport by road, and easily accessible by train.

Courses
Our highly successful summer school has been running for over 20 years
and takes place during July and August. There are a wide variety of courses
on offer, catering for all students’ interests and abilities, both at a Junior and
Senior level. All courses provide half a day of English lessons, with additional
teaching on their chosen course each day. Students can attend for a
minimum of two weeks, up to a maximum of six weeks.

Taunton School International Summer School
We also run ten-day and 14-day pre-sessional courses at the end of August
which provide the perfect preparation for students who are looking to join
GCSE, IB, A Level or Foundation programmes in the UK.
Lessons are complemented by a full leisure programme, which is
included in the fees. Students enjoy a daily programme of onsite activities
including archery and zorbing. Excursions to local cities and towns allow
students to see other parts of England and provide a chance to enjoy some
of the UK’s best tourist attractions.
The courses are a truly international experience, attracting young people
from all over the world. Some students come because they are preparing
for exams or entry to a UK boarding school, while others simply come to
improve their English and make friends. Whatever their reason for coming,
all of our students find the courses structured, challenging and fun.

Accommodation and care
Students live in comfortable boarding houses on campus and are cared for
by dedicated staff. Students are supervised 24 hours a day and medical
cover is provided.

Junior Programmes
(8 – 12 years old)
• Academic
• STEM
• Multi Sports
• Cookery
• Musical Theatre
Senior Programmes
(13 – 17 years old)
• Academic
• STEM
• Future Business Leaders (15 – 17)
• Performing Arts
• Football/Tennis/Golf Academy

Olivier - Belgian:

I decided to do the Summer School because I wanted to improve my English and get used to life in an English boarding school before school officially started in September. The Summer School was the right place to do that. My best memories were the trips we did outside of school. I still remember the trips to London and Oxford, where we got to experience some English culture and have free time with friends. During the Summer School I tried a lot of different subjects that I didn’t do before. I really enjoyed the Photoshop class! Overall, the Summer School was really helpful for my English because it improved my level of English a lot and I was perfectly prepared to start school and learn in English.

Azzura - Italian:

My English was OK before I started but improved so much after going to Summer School. My younger sister also came and it was so nice to know she was here – we get on very well. One thing I’d never experienced before was surfing which was one of the trips. It was amazing – some of the instructors thought I must have done it before as I took to it so quickly. We stayed at Foxcombe for the Summer School and I really like it there – TSIMS feels homely but I also know that I will love it at Taunton School International when I go there next year. I met friends from all over the world including some from Spain, Russia and Mauritius and I’m especially good friends with some girls from China. I’ve really loved being with lots of different nationalities. When I went on a trip to the Zoo I got stung by a bee, the school medical staff really looked after me and made me feel safe.

Alfie - Hong Kongese:

During my Summer School I went to the Eden Project and we saw lots of flowers and trees. One bit was very hot and I liked seeing the dinosaur. My favourite memory of Summer School was going to the cinema. We watched Trolls and it was exciting. I then went to TSIMS after Summer School and The Grange (where TSIMS is located) is big and has a forest. I liked the playtimes there as it was long and we played football and badminton. I also liked my bedroom. I then progressed to Taunton Prep School and my favourite subject is DT because I like making things. Last term I made a Batman clock and a Celtic roundhouse. We are now making a Roman chariot and it is really fun. I enjoy the trips at the weekend with the other Prep School boarders. I like going into town and buying things. After school I do hockey club, movie club and cardboard box club, where I am making a shield.

Yanis - French:

I had planned to go to TSIMS so I thought it would be good to go to the Summer School so I could get introduced to it. At Summer School everyone was so kind – it really helped me to settle in quickly and also knowing that a lot of friends I made would be starting at TSIMS too was reassuring. I really like rugby and was glad to have the chance to play it at Summer School. However, cricket was a completely new experience! I had never heard of that sport before coming to England. When I leave TSIMS I will go to Taunton School International and then I plan to do the IB at Taunton Senior School.

Anna - German:

My best experience at Summer School was that I could work with people who are on the same level with their English that I was and it really motivated me to work harder and to improve even more. During Summer School we went on a trip to London, where we first went into a museum and afterwards had time to go shopping in small groups which I really enjoyed. There was always someone who could help me when I did not know what to do. I would definitely recommend to go to Summer School before coming to Taunton School or for one summer to improve your English or even to have fun at learning, because it takes away the fear of coming into such a big school. You get to know so many people from other nationalities and you don’t only just learn, you learn and have fun. You also do so many other activities during the day and you can just chill out sometimes with your friends in the evening.