UK International School for Young Learners

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Young Learners Programme:
Ages 7 – 13 (Years 3 – 8)

All of our young learners between the ages of 7 – 13 study at the Prep School, with the curriculum varying a little depending on level of English.

Young International Learners with high levels of English (CEFR > B2; IELTS ≥ 6.0) follow the standard Prep School curriculum, covering a very broad range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Music, ICT, Art, Modern Foreign Languages, Design Technology, Philosophy and Games/PE.
More information about our Academic Pathways for Young Learners can be found here.

Young International Learners with very low to intermediate levels of English (CEFR ≤ B2; IELTS < 6.0) will still study a broad range of subjects, although we will provide additional English lessons, taught by qualified and experienced EAL teachers. As a pupil’s level of English improves, the number of additional English lessons will decrease until such a time as the requisite level of English is attained in order to follow the standard Prep School curriculum (usually within one year).

Life for Young Learners at Taunton School

All our Young International Learners are supported in their studies by a dedicated tutor, whom they meet several times each week to check on progress, set targets and to receive guidance on how to maximise their academic potential.

Education does not stop in the classroom and every young international learner is able to take advantage of the huge number of extra-curricular clubs and activities available throughout the week as well as trips and outings at the weekend.

Find out more about our co-curricular programme

Boarding for Young International Learners

Particularly for our younger students it is crucial they feel safe, happy and at ease in their new environment and that is why at Taunton School, we work extremely hard to create that all-important home-from-home feeling in our boarding houses. Our House Parents and boarding staff are well-versed in welcoming international students to the school and our boarders soon feel at home, making new friends with students from the UK and all over the world. Students studying at the Prep School board in Thone House.

All of our boarders have full access to the wonderful facilities on our 56-acre campus in the evenings and at weekends. Whether they enjoy sport, performing and creative arts or any number of other hobbies and interests, there is something for everyone, allowing our Young International Learners to learn something new and to broaden their horizons.

Contact Our Admissions Team

For further support and advice, please contact our Admissions Team, who will be happy to help you with any questions you might have and guide you through the application process.

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