Academics❖ International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma❖ American High School Diploma❖ Advanced Placement (AP) Courses (18-20)❖ Year after year, the number of TASIS England AP students scoring 3

or higher on AP exams exceeds the U.S. national average by more than 25%.

❖ TASIS England IB students consistently achieve a pass rate of 94% or better and exceed the International Benchmark for average points. scored by a minimum of 3 points

❖ English-as-a-Second Language Program

University Placement❖ Experienced college counselors coach and support TASIS England

students during their research and application process for universities in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and throughout the world.

❖ Recent graduates have been accepted to some of the world’s leading universities. In the USA, these include: Boston University, Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Georgetown, Lehigh, M.I.T., New York University, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Rhode Island School of Design, Syracuse, Stanford, Tufts, Vanderbilt, and the Universities of California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.

❖ In the UK: Central St. Martin’s College of Art & Design, Imperial College London, King’s College London, London School of Economics, Royal Holloway (University of London), University College London, and the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham, St. Andrews, Warwick, and York.

TASIS England EnrollmentNursery – Grade 12 750Upper School 400Boarders (ages 14 - 18) 185Profile: 50 nationalities, including North American (60%), British (10%), and International* (30%)

*Europe, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and South and Central America

LocationTASIS England is situated on a secure, spacious campus in Thorpe, Surrey, a semi-rural village within commuting distance of London. The School is conveniently located 8 miles from Heathrow, 35 miles from Gatwick, and 6 miles from Windsor, home of the royal residence, Windsor Castle. With easy access to both city and country living, Surrey is an ideal environment for families with children.

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Believing in the worth of each individual and the importance of enduring relationships, TASIS seeks to embody and instill the values of personal responsibility, civility, compassion, justice, and truth. Experienced faculty teach students within a framework of an American education and emphasize awareness of global issues and respect for international perspectives.

The Upper School: Grades 9-12

InternatIonal Baccalaureate DIploma The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is widely recognized and considered to be an international passport to higher education. Based on the best practices of educational systems worldwide, this comprehensive two-year program encourages critical thinking, research skills, and service as part of the learning process. Participation in this challenging program is well regarded by university admissions offices, and success on IB exams is often rewarded with advanced credit and/or standing at universities in the USA. Entry into the IB Program is made in consultation between the School, student, and family, and is open to highly motivated students ages 16-18 with strong academic, time management, and study skills. TASIS England IB students regularly achieve a pass rate of 94-100%, and exceed the International Benchmark for average points scored by a minimum of 3 points. Successful candidates earn both the IB diploma and the TASIS England American high school diploma.

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Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level classes that follow the curriculum set forth by the American College Board’s AP Program. Qualified students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades may enroll in these classes with recommendations from previous teachers in specific subject areas. Final exams are held in May and are externally graded by the College Board. Success on AP exams may entitle students to course credits, and/or placement out of required courses at many American universities. TASIS England AP students achieving a score of 3 or higher on their AP exams consistently exceed the U.S. national average by more than 25%.

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The English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program in the Upper School at TASIS England was designed to help students learn English quickly and to ensure that non-native English speakers make suitable progress in other academic subjects. Upper school students are placed in the ESL class appropriate to their level of proficiency. Following International Section courses in English, history, and science, these students learn English vocabulary along with subject-specific content. The goal of the program is for non-native English speakers to achieve the level of fluency necessary to join regular academic classes as soon as possible.

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A hallmark of the TASIS England experience in the Upper School, Navigations is a unique, comprehensive, and individualized college counseling program designed to guide students through the planning and application process. TASIS England successfully prepares graduates for admission to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and worldwide.

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Students who board at TASIS England are enriched by its academic programs, as well as by the opportunity to explore England and Europe and the experience of living and learning with other young people from around the globe. Caring adults foster a culture of respect and civility and guide students through their education whether it be in the classroom, on the playing fields, on stage, or after the school day has ended.

Dorm rooms reflect the personal and traditional feel of the campus, and students are supervised by dorm parents who oversee their emotional and academic well-being.

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❖ Extensive weekend activities, such as trips to London and historic sites, where students experience first-hand the cultural riches of England.

❖ A week-long travel opportunity in October. Students choose from destinations which may typically include France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Scandinavia.

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The Middle School: Grades 5 – 8The Middle School includes students ages 10–13, and supports the unique needs of this age group with dedicated facilities and programs. Each day, TASIS England’s middle school students study the five key academic subjects: English, history and geography, foreign language/language arts, mathematics, and science. These courses are augmented by classes in art, music, drama, and physical education. Students also learn about information technology and health issues, and may chose from options such as photography and television journalism. As in many British schools, students participate in a house system with friendly competitions and community activities. Our teachers strive to engage the mind and the body, knowing that during these transitional years, middle school students need patience and guidance as they change and grow beyond childhood.

Students in the Lower and Middle Schools who require ESL support receive the tutoring and supportnecessary for them to succeed in their regular classes.

The Lower School: Nursery – Grade 4The Lower School fosters adventure, creativity, and curiosity in children ages 3–9. Based on the Core Knowledge Sequence, the curriculum is both traditional and innovative, and is supplemented by specialist classes in music, art, physical education, and library skills, as well as many social and cultural activities. This systematic and content-rich program engages each child’s natural desire to learn. A strong emphasis is placed on readiness, literacy, and mathematics skills, and children are gently and appropriately introduced to ethical and moral issues through the Core Virtues program. TASIS England’s Lower School is not only an exciting place to learn and grow, but a happy one as well.

Facilities and Student LifeThe School is well-equipped with three technology centers, a state-of-the-art science center, a language laboratory, a 12,000 volume library in an historic setting, modern sports and fitness facilities, extensive playing fields, a performing arts center, and an art gallery. An on-campus infirmary with round-the-clock nursing and a doctor on-call ensure excellent health care for each student. Upper school students can relax with friends in the café-style Student Center, and our dining halls provide a varied menu selection. Boarding students partake in monthly formal community dinners, when international food and culture is celebrated.

TASIS England programs make full use of the School’s proximity to London. Students in each division regularly benefit from the opportunity to work closely with visiting artists, actors, musicians, and sports professionals. Throughout the year, students enjoy numerous field trips to London and elsewhere in the UK, as well as to exciting European destinations.

Sports and ActivitiesThe Sports and Activities Program emphasizes participation. Encouraging students to enjoy and take part in sports, irrespective of age, ability and experience is the central theme of athletics at TASIS England.

Upper School Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer,softball, tennis, and volleyballUpper School Recreational Sports: badminton, basketball club, conditioning, dance, golf, running club, squash, tennis, and yogaUpper School Activities: Student Council, Peer Leaders, Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh AwardProgram, art club, cheerleading club, film club, Fleming Garden, music, public speaking, robotics, theatre, yearbook, and community serviceMiddle School Intramural Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball

Middle School Recreational Sports and Activities: Student Government, Middle School Newspaper, art club, drama, Fleming Garden, jazz band, robotics, yearbook, and weekend socials.

Lower School Sports and Activities: animation club, arts & crafts, chess club, computer club, drama club, music, outdoor games, Wildlife Club, and yoga

Services for Day Families❖ Door-to-door busing available

❖ Lunch included for students

❖ Settling-in programs to ease transitions for families

The Admissions Office • TASIS The American School in England • Coldharbour Lane • Thorpe • Surrey TW20 8TE • England Telephone +44 1932 565252 • Fax +44 1932 564644 • E-mail ukadmissions@tasisengland.org • www.tasisengland.org

TASIS England Summer ProgramsThe TASIS ENGLAND SUMMER PROGRAMS (ages 10 - 18), located on the TASIS campus just 18 miles from London, offers 3- and 6-week courses including Fashion & Textile Design, Creative Drawing, Sketching & 3D Design, ShakespeareXperience, London Through a Lens, Television Broadcasting, International Business, Writing & Speaking Enhancement, Middle School Skills, SAT Review & College Admissions, TOEFL Review, IELTS preparation, Algebra Review, Algebra II, and Geometry.

The TASIS England Language Program (ages 10 - 18) runs concurrently and offers 3- and 6-week intensive English language courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, in addition to a TOEFL

Review course. All English Language courses are accredited by the British Council.

The program includes a wide variety of sports and activities, which take place every afternoon. There are weekend trips and excursions to places of interest throughout Great Britain, including Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, and Bath, as well as to central

London. At the end of each session, students enjoy a riverboat cruise and dance on the Thames with the historic buildings of London floodlit in the background.

The TASIS England Summer Day Camp (ages 5 - 9) involves children in learning activities that are fun and stimulating. Children join primary groups with a maximum size of 15. Each week the focus is on a specific theme, such as castles, boats, jungle animals, or cities. Language arts and math, as well as art, music, and other specialist activities are integrated within each theme. Weekly excursions to a site relevant to the current topic complete the learning and fun. International students also have the opportunity to receive additional England language classes.

TASIS Sports, Basketball, and Soccer Day Camps provide students with the opportunity to develop their game skills under the guidance of professional coaches. Students are grouped by age, and the emphasis is on participation, enjoyment, technique development, fitness, and making friends.

The Theatre & Dance Workshop introduces students to skills including voice projection, public speaking,choreography, and working as an ensemble. The week ends with a performance in the Fleming Theatre.

Art Day Camp gives students the opportunity to develop new skills by working with different ideas andmedia, and creating 2- and 3-dimensional art work through structured projects and independent work.

FranceLES TAPIES ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, & ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM (ages 13 - 18) offers an intensive 3-week course in architecture, painting and drawing, photography, and printmaking. The program is designed for students who have a strong interest in the arts or who are considering a career in architecture, art, or design. Les Tapies’ ideal location just north of Provence provides extensive opportunities for excursions, which draw on the cultural richness of this fascinating area.

Les Tapies Art Teacher Workshop and the IB Visual Arts Teacher Workshop provide an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and allow teachers to reconnect with their passion for art and education.

Puerto RicoTHE TASIS SPANISH SUMMER PROGRAM (ages 13 - 18) combines Spanish Language study with Marine Life and Environmental Studies. The program makes full use of the TASIS Dorado campus in the exclusive private community of Dorado Beach and the nearby Dorado Beach Club, home to Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment organization, which is in partnership with TASIS.

Mornings are dedicated to intensive Spanish language classes, and local excursions provide real-life practice in the language. Students spend afternoons exploring marine life in the sea and the coral reef, or the terrestrial wonders of the extraordinary pterocarp forest. Through first-hand discovery and guided by professional conservationists, students learn about the environment and how to preserve and protect our precious natural world.

The Director of Summer Admissions from within the USA: TASIS United States Office uksummer@tasisengland.org usadmissions@tasis.comTel +44 (0) 1932 582346 Tel 703 299 8150 or 800 442 6005Fax +44 (0) 1932 564644 Fax 703 299 8157

TASIS The AmerIcAn School In englAndColdharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, England • Tel +44 1932 565252 • Fax +44 1932 564644 • ukadmissions@tasisengland.org • www.tasisengland.org