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Taunton School International

United Kingdom, Taunton

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 7 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1847
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Typical class size 8
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Taunton School International is part of Taunton School, a co-educational day and boarding school in Somerset, England. The international pathway accepts students from ages 7 to 18, with Taunton School International listed for ages 14 to 18. Students may follow Pre-GCSE, GCSE/Pre-IB, A Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, BTEC and International Foundation routes depending on age, English level and interests. The school teaches in English and provides EAL support for international students. Taunton School has a 56-acre campus and students use facilities including two indoor swimming pools, sports halls, a fitness suite, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, sports pitches, music school, theatre, dance studio, library, sixth form centre and art school. A distinctive feature is its international pathway structure, designed to help students enter the British education system at different ages and English levels. The wider school has around 1,200 students and more than 60 nationalities.

206-216 Greenway Rd, Taunton TA2 6LJ, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Taunton School International has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AD, UK.

Stages
Nursery (0-4), Pre-Prep (4-7), Prep (7-13), Senior (13-16), Sixth Form (16-18).

Type
A co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
60+ nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Support for international students transitioning to the British education system.

Bus service
Transport services available.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Extensive boarding at Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form levels. Over 450 boarders school-wide.
Academics

Taunton School International teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 7 to 18.

Curriculum
British curriculum. IB Diploma, A-Levels, BTEC, and International Foundation Programme at Sixth Form.

Higher Education Progression
96% progress to university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Comprehensive pastoral care.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Support for international students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1847. 175+ years of educational heritage.

Community
Global alumni network. Military family support services. 60+ nationalities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus undergoing major masterplan development. Woodland library, sports facilities, arts spaces.

Sports Facilities
Hockey pitch, athletics facilities, state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
Woodland library, modern classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music, drama, CCF, debating, outdoor education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Debating and public speaking. Horizons Programme.

Arts & Creative
Extensive music and drama programmes and theatrical productions.

Social & Hobbies
Saturday Enrichment (Prep). Pentathlon Hub.

Community & Service
CCF (Combined Cadet Force).

Leadership & Professional
Outdoor education and leadership programmes.
Reputation

Awards
Independent Schools of the Year Winner (2022). Good Schools Guide recognition.

Accreditations
ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) Outstanding. HMC member. IB World School. The Compliance Standard certified. Disability Confident. Menopause Aware.
Admissions

Admissions
Separate pathways for Nursery, Pre-Prep/Prep, Senior/Sixth Form, and International students. Scholarships and assisted places available. Open events offered.

Scholarships
Scholarships and assisted places available.
School Events
The school has not added events
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