Taunton School
Taunton School is a co-educational, independent British school
City
Taunton
Training programs
IGCSE, GCSE, IB, A-level
Age
14-17 years old
Tuition fees
£38,550 /year
Taunton School
Taunton School is an independent British school with a co-educational type, which is located in the south-west part of England in the city of Taunton (Somerset). The educational institution has been operating since 1847 and specializes in preparing schoolchildren for admission to ranked universities in the UK and the world, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Taunton School accepts schoolchildren from 0 to 18 years old for study with accommodation in its own comfortable residences. About a thousand students receive a prestigious and high-quality education here, of which almost 20% are international students.
Advantages:
Taunton School accepts schoolchildren from 0 to 18 years old for study with accommodation in its own comfortable residences. About a thousand students receive a prestigious and high-quality education here, of which almost 20% are international students.
Advantages:
- high-quality training thanks to balanced academic programs, qualified teachers and small classes. As a rule, training is conducted in groups of up to 10 people, which guarantees an individual approach to each student and high assimilation of the material;
- strong programs in the exact and natural sciences, design and technology, robotics, and musical arts;
- Convenient location. Taunton is a small town with a quiet, friendly atmosphere where students can feel safe. It takes just under two hours to get from the school to London or Heathrow Airport by car or train;
- developed campus infrastructure and rich extracurricular activities. On the school grounds there are modern classrooms, research laboratories, indoor swimming pools, a fitness center, open fields and sports grounds, a multimedia center, and its own chapel;
- accommodation in comfortable residences, healthy food, access to 24-hour medical care, constant supervision by teachers and mentors.
Taunton School Education Programs
GCSE/IGCSE
The program, which allows you to obtain general secondary education and prepare for A-level, is designed for one or two years of study. Schoolchildren aged 14 to 16 study basic compulsory subjects and independently choose several additional subjects in accordance with their personal academic interests and future specialty.
Compulsory general education subjects are:
Elective subjects include:
Compulsory general education subjects are:
- English language, literature;
- exact and natural sciences;
- foreign languages;
- religious studies.
Elective subjects include:
- art;
- business, economics;
- classical civilizations;
- design and technology, computer science;
- modern languages;
- social sciences and humanities;
- music.
A-level
The classic program of preparation for admission to leading British universities is designed for two years. Schoolchildren are offered more than three dozen subjects, from which they choose three or four disciplines for in-depth study and subsequent exams.
Among the popular A-level areas:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Taunton School is one of the few British schools that offers students the IB programme to prepare for admission to British and world universities.
The programme is designed for two years of study and includes the study of three disciplines at the basic level and three at the advanced level. In parallel with the main programme, students write essays, study the Theory of
Knowledge and take part in the Creativity, Action and Service programme.
IB offers students about two dozen subjects, including:
Among the popular A-level areas:
- art (fine art, photography);
- exact, natural sciences;
- computer science;
- business, economics;
- modern languages;
- theatrical arts;
- philosophy, religion and ethics;
- history, geography;
- psychology;
- music.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Taunton School is one of the few British schools that offers students the IB programme to prepare for admission to British and world universities.
The programme is designed for two years of study and includes the study of three disciplines at the basic level and three at the advanced level. In parallel with the main programme, students write essays, study the Theory of
Knowledge and take part in the Creativity, Action and Service programme.
IB offers students about two dozen subjects, including:
- English language, literature, modern languages;
- biology, chemistry;
- social sciences and humanities;
- exact sciences;
- design, visual art;
- music.
Extracurricular activities at Taunton School
The main mission of the school is the comprehensive development of students. In their free time, schoolchildren take part in sports sections and creative clubs in the following areas:
Weekend trips to neighboring cities with visits to local attractions, museums, cinemas, and shopping and entertainment centers are also regularly organized.
- football, basketball, volleyball, hockey;
- swimming, rock climbing;
- squash, cricket, table tennis;
- horse riding, athletics;
- cooking classes;
- playing musical instruments;
- photography, drawing and others.
Weekend trips to neighboring cities with visits to local attractions, museums, cinemas, and shopping and entertainment centers are also regularly organized.
Accommodation at Taunton School
The school has its own comfortable residences, which are designed for students of the preparatory department, girls and boys of the senior school.
Students are offered to live in single or double rooms with shared facilities on the floor.
All residences have kitchens, classrooms for classes, common living rooms for rest and communication. The behavior and safety of students are constantly monitored by assigned school staff.
Students are offered to live in single or double rooms with shared facilities on the floor.
All residences have kitchens, classrooms for classes, common living rooms for rest and communication. The behavior and safety of students are constantly monitored by assigned school staff.
Tuition fees at Taunton School
The cost of studying with accommodation in the residence is:
The indicated amount does NOT include:
- for schoolchildren aged 13 to 15 years - £38,550/year;
- for students aged 16 to 18 (PF/IFY) - £38,985/year;
- for students aged 16 to 18 (GCSE) - £42,780/year.
The indicated amount does NOT include:
- registration fee - £100;
- medical insurance;
- funds for guardianship, personal expenses, travel outside the educational process;
- transfer.
Contacts
Vladimir Rudeshko
Representative of UK educational institutions.
I am a certified and authorized specialist in working with educational institutions in the UK. I work directly with educational institutions and have the most up-to-date information on study programs and admission requirements. Extensive experience working with both students and educational institutions allows me to effectively help you choose the right place to go, starting from school and then to college or university.
I work openly and try to give as much information as possible so that you make the right decision in entering the UK, I am constantly in touch, although I am in a different time zone from my students. For you, the best schools in Britain and A-level and Foundation programs, as well as help in entering universities directly or for the International Year.
I do not promise you that you will study for free or you will have a scholarship - covering all tuition and accommodation, this is not my business, but I will help you choose the best option for your budget.
I work openly and try to give as much information as possible so that you make the right decision in entering the UK, I am constantly in touch, although I am in a different time zone from my students. For you, the best schools in Britain and A-level and Foundation programs, as well as help in entering universities directly or for the International Year.
I do not promise you that you will study for free or you will have a scholarship - covering all tuition and accommodation, this is not my business, but I will help you choose the best option for your budget.
Contact us in any way convenient for you
Reviews
Apply for consultancy
Fill in the form and we will contact you to discuss your options
You agree with our Terms and Conditions