08 SOUTH AND WEST Taunton School “We challenge, inspire and nurture young people to succeed in a global community.” Taunton School is a traditional co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 0-18 years. Taunton School is set in a spacious 56 acre campus in Somerset, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The School combines original 1847 architecture with modern facilities including swimming pools, fitness suite, wellequipped art studios and latest DT suites with 3D printers. Taunton School offers a range of study programmes in the Sixth Form including: • IB Diploma (It is an IB World School) • A Levels – a choice of over 24 to choose from • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport in Exercise Science and BTEC Business High expectations of effort and achievement in every area of school life enables students leaving Taunton School to go on to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Taunton School International was established to provide an intensive One Year GCSE/PreIB programme for international students wishing to complete their education in a British school. Students can study up to 8 GCSEs in one year, with over 23 examinable subjects to choose from, including Design & Technology and Dance. C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N Taunton School International Middle School was opened in 2012 for students aged 7-14, providing an intensive education in the English Language alongside core subjects. This is a ‘stepping stone’ course, ranging in length from one term to one year, providing students with the necessary academic, extracurricular and social skills to make the smooth transition into a British Preparatory or Senior School. During the summer holidays Taunton School International runs a range of Summer School courses for 2 weeks+, providing preparation for entry into British Boarding Schools. Head: Mr Lee Glaser Website: Telephone: Email: Address: www.tauntonschool.co.uk +44 (0) 1823 703737 admissions@tauntonschool.co.uk Taunton School Staplegrove Road, Taunton Somerset, TA2 6AD School Type: Co-educational boarding, day and international Age Range: Contact: 38 0–18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Georgia Young, Admissions Manager UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20