Description : Primary school in Taunton School

The program of British general secondary education provides for the study of 9-10 subjects. The compulsory group includes a foreign language, English, literature, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. Students are offered a choice of such subjects as :

• Technology and design;
• Theater;
• Fine arts;
• Business;
• Foreign languages ​​(Latin, German, Spanish, French);
• Classical civilizations;
• Geography;
• History of religions.

The high school program provides for the study of similar GCSE compulsory subjects. Additionally, students can focus on mastering psychology, theatrical art, information technology, economics and higher mathematics. In compulsory subjects examinations are given. Its results determine the possibility of admission to the university.

It is from a summer camp for many foreign students that the process of studying in the UK begins. Staying at the summer camp of Taunton School will improve the level of English, adapt to the peculiarities of the local educational system, feel like a member of one student brotherhood - and, finally, have a fun and happy time.

Every day, students are offered a huge number of leisure and entertainment activities - in the afternoon and in the evening, sports and relay races, friendly matches and exciting excursions are organized.

All children live on the basis of the main, comfortable and spacious campus Taunton School: here they have free access to 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centers, a modern theater and functional scientific laboratories, studios for creativity and art. Lessons are held in spacious and light classes, each of which is equipped with modern interactive equipment, TV, video and audio equipment. Meals are organized according to the full boarding system: three times a day students can enjoy a rich choice of delicious dishes (vegetarian menu is provided, plenty of vegetables and fruits are served).

The educators, teachers and curators are with children around the clock - they control their safety, ensure observance of discipline and order, help to solve any arising questions. There is also a medical office around the clock and a doctor or nurse is on duty.

Students are engaged in small classes (up to 10 people each), and the composition of the groups is very international - educators are confident that this helps to increase the productivity and effectiveness of teaching, makes it possible to constantly practice communication and speech skills. There are 15 English lessons and 10 classes in academic subjects per week, the intensity is standard, so there is enough time for active recreation, sports, entertainment and excursions (2 trips are organized every week). There is not requirement towards minimum level of knowledge for admission - even newcomers who can not learn English can study here: before the beginning of the classes, all children write an introductory test, which distributes them to groups according to their level of knowledge. Complex development of all the basic skills and abilities is provided:

• Written and spoken language;
• Reading;
• Auditing (listening comprehension);
• Grammar;
• Vocabulary;
• Basics of syntax;
• Phonetics and correct pronunciation, correction of accent.

Additionally, the main subjects of the school timetable are studied:

• Mathematics;
• Natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics);
• Geography;
• History;
• Art;
• Design and technology.

Excursions are usually held on weekends - on Saturday or Sunday, students leave for the whole day to:

• Paignton Zoo
• Taunton High Ropes Rope
• Crealy Adventure Park
• Bath, his romance heritage and the legendary bath-baths
• Historical Cardiff, the capital of Wales
• Coastal Bournemouth
• Bright and developed, lively Bristol
• Theme Park Woodlands Center and much more.

The camp works in several shifts:

• July 2-23
• July 23-August 13
• August 13 - September 3.

The price of the program already includes:

• Studying on the program
• All studying materials, books and manuals
• Examination fees
• Accommodation and meals (full board)
• Laundry service
• Medical insurance
• Leisure and entertainment activities
• The main block of excursions
• Sporting events
• Transfer.

The transfer is rganized from Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Bristol Airport: arrivals from 6:00 to 18:00, departures from 8:00 to 20:00 on the basic set dates.

Summer academic English - 13-17 years

Staying in the summer camp will allow teenagers to qualitatively prepare for continuing their studies in the UK, GCSE, A-level or IB programs, to  join the local educational system and to find new friends from around the world. The ratio of teachers to students is 1: 5, which ensures an individual approach to each child, maximum attention and care from the teacher. Classes are formed as internationally as possible so that students can continuously improve their speech and communication skills, learn to interact with representatives of different countries, cultures and nationalities.

Students with any level of knowledge, from beginners to experienced schoolchildren, can enter the program - there is no minimum threshold here. Experienced teachers will select the appropriate studying option, based on the capabilities of a particular group - the classes are divided into groups before the first day of studying, writing an introductory test. Groups are formed small, up to 10 people in each.

During the week students will receive 15 English lessons and 10 classes in basic academic subjects. In English classes, all basic skills and knowledge are comprehensively improved and developed:

• Reading, speaking and writing, listening;
• Grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, the basics of syntax;
• Improving pronunciation and corrects accent.

The vocabulary is greatly expanded. Academic lessons in subjects involve studying the main directions of the British school curriculum:

• Art
• British culture and art
• Business course
• Natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology)
• Literary skills
• Design and technology
• English
• English literature
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• Sociology
• Laws and Law
• Media
• Music and drama
• Psychology
• Acting skills
• Physical culture and sport.

At the end of the studying each student receives a corporate certificate, a full progress report and a report card with grades, as well as a Trinity Exam.

Students live in comfortable residences, in cozy, fully furnished rooms: most of them are designed for 2-3 people (international composition), there are separate bedrooms. Meals are organized according to the principle of a full board, three times a day: a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits are served, there is a menu for vegetarians. Children are looked after 24 hours a day - professional educators and curators fully guarantee their safety; Also there is a nurse on duty around the clock and a doctor's office is opened. The whole territory has free access to Wi-Fi.

For children there are daily organized interesting leisure and entertainment events, sports games and competitions, intellectual competitions and quizzes. Twice a week interesting and informative excursions are organized - as a rule, they are held on weekends and take a whole day:

• Safari Park Longleat
• Visit to London, sightseeing, cultural and historical monuments, shopping
• Historical Bath, a visit to the legendary Roman Bath-Therme
• Capital of Wales Cardiff
• Coastal and calm Bournemouth
• Lively, developed commercial center of Bristol
• Unique Exeter, combining Gothic architecture and modern infrastructure.

The camp works in several shifts:

• July 2-23
• July 23-August 13
• August 13 - September 3.

The price of the program already includes:

• Studying on the program;
• All studying materials, books and manuals;
• Examination fees;
• Accommodation and meals (full board);
• Laundry service;
• Medical insurance;
• Leisure and entertainment activities;
• The main block of excursions;
• Sporting events;
• Transfer.

The transfer is organized from Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Bristol Airport: arrivals from 6:00 to 18:00, departures from 8:00 to 20:00 on the basic set dates.

In primary school, teachers strive to achieve two goals:

• To instill in children a love for learning, a desire for self-education and self-improvement;
• To give children the basic foundation of key knowledge.

Classes for children 7-13 years old mean acquaintance with all the basic school disciplines: lessons are conducted in an interesting interactive format, providing for a large number of games, discussions, seminars, role-playing situations. Teachers and educators become not only teachers, but also friends of small students: they are always ready to support by word and deed, to give valuable advice, to help solving this or that difficulty.

In their spare time children visit a large number of circles and sections - comprehensive development of the individual is one of the priorities of the educational institution. The activities of sport, creativity, and art necessarily enter the daily curriculum of each student.

Foreign students can go to school (with the condition of living on a full board basis) from 4 years.

Within the program, students can choose the following subjects:

• English Literature and Language;
• Mathematics;
• French;
• Spanish;
• German;
• Italian;
• Latin;
• Biology;
• Chemistry;
• Physics;
• Economics;
• Geography;
• History;
• Design Technology;
• Visual Arts;
• Music;
• Philosophy;
• Psychology.

Students also have the opportunity to learn Spanish or Italian from a zero level.