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SUMMER PROGRA M 2022
W E LC O M E TO TA S I S -
T H E U LT I M AT E S U M M E R
STUDENT E XPERIENCE!
THIS IS YOUR PROGRAM: WHERE FUN, LEARNING, AND ADVENTURE MERGE!
The TASIS England Summer Program is the Join us!
place where students want to be! Why?
We offer the perfect balance of highly
academic courses and engaging,
interactive activities all within our
multicultural and community-centered
boarding program. Students also
experience England at its best through
exciting weekend excursions. At TASIS,
students embrace diversity and use their
differences as the foundation for a rich
experience and meaningful friendships.
MISSION
TASIS ENGLAND NURTURES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY
AND EMBOLDENS EACH LEARNER TO FLOURISH AS A
PRINCIPLED, OPEN-MINDED, AND COMPASSIONATE
MEMBER OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
HEATHROW AIRPORT CENTRAL LONDON
(APPROX 25 MINS) (APPROX 35 MINS)
GATWICK AIRPORT
(APPROX 55 MINS)
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“I CHOSE TASIS TO IMPROVE MY
FUTURE, IMPROVE MY ENGLISH,
CONTENTS
AND GO TO THE U.S. FOR COLLEGE.”
YOUR SUMMER OF ADVENTURE 6
ENRICHMENT COURSES 9
ACADEMIC COURSES 17
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES 19
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAM
PREPARATION 23
ELECTIVE COURSES 24
SPORTS 28
TRAVEL 31
LIVING IN A COMMUNITY 32
OVERVIEW OF COURSES 34
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YOUR SUMMER. YOUR ADVENTURE.
Located in the quiet village of Thorpe, CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS CLOSE TO CAMPUS
Surrey, our spacious and secure campus
features a charming mixture of old and • 46 acres of historic buildings • Horseback Riding
new buildings with modernized interiors. and grounds • London and West End Theatres
Best of all, TASIS is close to international
• Wireless Internet access • Windsor Castle
airports, London and all its cultural
highlights, adventure parks, and • 3 Technology Centers
sports arenas. • Innovation Center
• Library
The TASIS England Summer Program
• 350-seat Theatre
is attended by a vibrant and varied
international body of students, each • Student Café
year attracting young people from over 35 • 2 Gyms with Basketball Courts
nations. Our program is designed to create • Fully equipped Fitness Center
a friendly, community-centered atmosphere
• 6 Athletic Fields
in which every student will learn, grow,
and have fun. • 4 Tennis Courts
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“IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, I GET
TO EXPRESS MYSELF.”
YOUR SUMMER OF DISCOVERY –
ENRICHMENT COURSES
ARCHITECTURE & 3D DESIGN Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
We all experience architecture without space through this hands-on course that demonstrations. Each student will have
even thinking about it. The space that cultivates creativity, critical analysis, and the chance to design their own liveable
surrounds us, our homes, our schools, ideas development. You will be introduced space using a range of techniques
and our cities are shaped in some way by to the qualities of architectural space, form, including sketching, collage, technical
architectural design. Let’s challenge our function, and materiality through drawing, drawing, paper folding, and 3D modeling
ideas, explore, and design an inhabitable experimentation, and specialist workshop in a variety of media and scales.
FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
This combined study of fashion and textile techniques including printing, painting, and 2- or 3-dimensional installations
design offers a unique opportunity to weaving, felting, and sewing. You will also using different methods, materials,
learn and master various textile design learn how to create garments, patterns, and hands-on techniques.
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ENRICHMENT COURSES CONTINUED
“I WAS ABLE TO GO
TO SOME MUSICALS
IN LONDON.”
LONDON THROUGH A LENS: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Discover London and the surrounding develop their ideas and refine techniques of each lesson. Lesson topics include
countryside through a camera lens as you as they prepare three portfolios during the studio photography, outdoor action,
capture images of life using the latest digital course. The study of photographers and and still photography.
technologies. Students are encouraged to their own personal style is at the forefront
ENTREPRENEUR INC. Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Do you dream of starting a successful to better understand the important skills, culminate in a hands-on project where you
business in the future? What are the habits, and actions needed to be successful. will develop a unique concept and build
secrets of successful entrepreneurs? In this You will also learn the fundamentals of good your very own business proposal to “pitch”
three-week course, we will look at some business, including strategy, marketing, to investors (your classmates).
of the most famous entrepreneurs in history management, and finances. Our study will
STEM Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
The STEM (Science, Technology, examine different components that shape and 3D design. This course emphasizes
Engineering, and Math) class integrates their past, present, and future lives in topics practical learning through project-based
concepts that are usually taught as separate such as Electronics & Embedded Systems, lessons and units.
subjects in different classes. Students will Coding & Programming, 3D Modeling,
STEM JUNIOR Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 11-13
This STEM (Science, Technology, align them with everyday life. This is an engaged using simulations and hands-on
Engineering, and Math) course is designed opportunity for younger students to gain activities. A major part of the course will be
to introduce key concepts usually taught an insight into important topics related to allocated to a culminating project.
as separate subjects for students, and STEM fields. The course will keep students
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Do you want to be more at ease when course you will be taught techniques such will enable you to improve your oral skills
speaking in front of an audience? This as clear organization of ideas and and become more effective debaters.
course will give you confidence in your counter- arguments, tone of speech,
ability to speak in public. During this body language, and eye contact which
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ENRICHMENT COURSES CONTINUED
TV PRODUCTION: TIME TO SHINE Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Powerful and persuasive, television has using studio recording equipment as a television director, producer, or host for a
the power to change the course of history well as the programs iMovie, Final Cut Pro, summer, and get a taste for the adventure
by its influence on viewers and how it and Quicktime. Television production is an that is live production!
communicates information. In this course, exciting, fast-paced field. TV Production:
you will learn to produce your own videos Time to Shinestudents live the life of
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
JD Wilson with the Lead U Crew will be peers. Furthermore, they will be given the age-specific strategies focusing on public
hosting a fully interactive, differentiated opportunity to connect, collaborate, and speaking, peer-to-peer communication,
empowerment experience at TASIS over create together while building their own social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and
a three-week leadership course. Students school community. This experiential learning the responsibility of embracing the leader
will learn and live the elements of a will help the students foster skills necessary within themselves.
strong team, as well as develop activities for becoming tomorrow’s leaders. The
and initiatives on campus to lead their students will work together through various
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ENRICHMENT COURSES CONTINUED
IB MATH REVIEW Session 2, Ages 15-17
This course is aimed at students who will be move into some topics that are part of the to the Mathematics Exploration, which is
entering their second year of the IB Diploma second year. Consideration will be given to the Internal Assessment component.
Programme. It will revisit and reinforce using the Graphics Display Calculator which
some skills covered in the first year of the is an integral tool for the IB Mathematics
IB Diploma Mathematics courses and also courses. Finally some time will be devoted
VOYAGER’S QUEST: STORYTELLING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 11-13
Voyager’s Quest: Storytelling for Young global awareness, self identity, and hope develop your storytelling skills through the
Learners combines literature and geography while exploring the novel, Walk Two Moons use of physical and digital resources.
to lead you to discover your place in the by author and former TASIS England
world. You will gain an understanding of teacher, Sharon Creech. The course will
THE AUTHOR’S WORKSHOP Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Do you dream of being a best-selling thoughts and ideas in writing. You will
author someday? This course will help discuss and practice different techniques,
you to better understand how to clearly, styles, and genres of writing, and have the
creatively, and logically express your opportunity to share your work.
TAKE A BOW: PERFORMING ARTS ALIVE Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 13-17
Take a Bow is where theatre, dance, and technique and confidence on stage using creative process calling on the imaginative
music converge to inspire and engage the tools of the acting process. You will be participation of each member of the cast.
students to tap into their most creative self. encouraged to explore your expressive Come and join us for a fun summer
This is a perfect way to express yourself abilities as you work on voice, body work, on the stage!
and share your point of view to the world. character development, improvisation, and
This course aims to develop your acting scene design. It’s a highly collaborative and
SAT REVIEW Session 1, Ages 15-17
Learn special study methods and The course will include a comprehensive
test-taking techniques that will help you to review of the types of questions found
achieve positive results on your verbal and on the exam and strategies for achieving
mathematical College Board tests. success.
“I PRACTICED MY ENGLISH AND
I MADE LOTS OF FRIENDS.”
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YOUR SUMMER OF DE VELOPMENT –
AC ADEMIC COURSES
GEOMETRY – A SIX-WEEK COURSE, AGES 14-17
This course provides a thorough foundation An introduction to trigonometry through
in plane Euclidean geometry with an similar triangles and to analytic geometry
emphasis on the formal nature of definition through the coordinate plane is included.
and the structure of knowledge, as well
as inductive and deductive reasoning.
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“I LEARNED A LOT OF NEW THINGS IN WRITING…
MY SPELLING ALSO GOT BETTER.”
YOUR SUMMER OF LEARNING
AND GROWTH – ENGLISH
LANGUAGE COURSES
AGES 11-17
TASIS English Language courses will help practice your language skills throughout and throughout Great Britain. Through
you make rapid progress in your English the day. Weekdays include structured and everyday life, sports, travel, study, and new
fluency. Living in an English-speaking intensive classroom instruction, fun elective friendships, you will be part of an intense
environment and sharing the campus with classes, sports, and evening activities. immersion experience and make excellent
native English speakers means that you will Weekends are devoted to travel to London progress with your language skills.
The British Council inspected and
accredited TASIS The American School
in England in July 2018. The Accreditation
Scheme assesses the standards of
management, resources and premises,
teaching, welfare, and safeguarding
of under 18s and accredits organizations
which meet the overall standard in each
area inspected (see www.britishcouncil.org/
education/accreditation for details.)
This private boarding and day school
offers residential vacation courses
in general English for under 18s.
Strengths were noted in the areas of
student administration, premises and
facilities, care of students, accommodation,
and leisure opportunities. The inspection
report stated that the organization met
the standards of the Scheme.
18 19YOUR SUMMER OF LEARNING
AND GROWTH – ENGLISH
L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S CONTINUED
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: LEVELS 1 THROUGH 6 Sessions 1 & 2, Ages 11-17
Overview Teaching techniques Topics include:
• 3-week courses (Sessions 1 or 2) • Discussion • Traditional English Fare
• 6-week courses (Sessions 1 & 2) • Working in groups and pairs • Current Affairs
• Students are grouped by age • Oral presentations • Fashion
• Average: 12 students per class • Listening exercises • International Education Systems
• Maximum: 14 students per class • Songs • Wonders of the Sea
• Dialogues • Climate and Weather
Objective • Role-play
• Communication games Materials
To help each student make rapid and • Dictation
substantial progress in language skills. • • Online resources
Daily journals
To ensure this, all levels are taught using • • Websites
Structured writing assignments
a modern dynamic communicative approach • British and American textbooks
in which students are able to use English • Graded readers
Skill areas
actively while studying topics of interest • A modern and fully equipped language
to young people. Students are divided • Grammar laboratory offers the latest in language
by English level and age. • Speaking learning software
• Writing
• Reading
20 21“THIS IS MY SECOND YEAR AT TASIS.
I EXPLORE MY PASSIONS AND I GET
TO TRY NEW COURSES.”
YOUR SUMMER OF SUCCESS –
ENGLISH L ANGUAGE EXA M
P R E P A R AT I O N
IELTS PREPARATION – SESSIONS 2, AGES 15-17
Are you thinking of attending a British worldwide to assess a student’s level of with strategies to improve your IELTS
university? This intensive course is designed English for admissions purposes, and it has scores. A placement test is conducted upon
to prepare you for the academic version of become increasingly accepted by American arrival to ensure students meet the course
the International English Language Testing universities. You will work on all sections requirements.
System (IELTS) exam. This British/Australian of the exam: Writing, Speaking, Listening,
exam is used by universities and institutions and Reading, and you will become familiar
22 23Y O U R S U M M E R O F E X P L O R AT I O N –
ELECTIVE COURSES
DISCOVER NEW SUBJECTS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY OR PRACTICE ACTIVITIES YOU ALREADY ENJOY!
ELECTIVES MEET FOR 50 MINUTES EACH DAY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND STUDENTS CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE
PER SESSION.
CREATIVE ART: AN ADVENTURE GRAPHIC DESIGN: THE INFLUENCER:
FOR BUDDING ARTISTS THE ILLUSTRATOR WITHIN INTRO TO BLOGS AND VLOGS
Explore and discover fundamental drawing, Bring your art into the digital world! In Blogging, Vlogging, and Influencing,
sketching, and painting techniques. this class you will develop the knowledge Oh My! Whether to share your passion or
You will learn the nature of line, space, and skills necessary to use computer sell a product, the ability to create a blog
color, composition, and form using a variety technology to design and manipulate or vlog can put you ahead of your peers as
of mediums including charcoal, pen, ink, drawings, photographic media, and other you look to bring your ideas to the masses.
pastels, and paint. This elective features graphic projects. The course will provide In this “How To” course, students will be
studio work and outdoor sketching across an introduction to the principles and introduced to blogging and vlogging as
TASIS England’s sprawling private campus. techniques of graphic design using the a social media platform, business resource,
latest computer technology and software. and writing outlet. Topics covered will
Topics covered will include page layout include introduction to blogs/vlogs, page
design, logos, vector-based illustration, layout, creative and investigative writing,
and photographic manipulation. Programs SEO with Google Analytics, link usage,
used will include Adobe Photoshop. and online marketing and market research.
24 25Y O U R S U M M E R O F E X P L O R AT I O N –
E L E C T I V E C O U R S E S CONTINUED
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: FILM LET’S DANCE!
PRODUCTION
Discover robotics - the study of the design, Collaborate with other dance enthusiasts
construction, operation, and application This introduction to film-making will provide to create an original dance piece. With the
of robots. You will learn about robotic you with the opportunity to write, direct, guidance of your teacher, you choose the
vision, motion planning, mobile produce, and edit your own short films. music, develop the choreography,
mechanisms, kinematics, and sensors. The course is designed to expose you to perfect the dance, and perform it at
Projects will feature the construction of the three phases of film production: the end-of-session Talent Show.
robots driven by a microcontroller, and
each project will reinforce the basic 1. Development/Pre-production
principles developed in class. 2. Production MUSIC PRODUCTION
3. Post-production Become a music producer! You will create,
You will work collaboratively in front of and combine, enhance, and mix your music
behind the camera to express your ideas using digital software to create an original
and bring your film to the big screen! music composition.
26 27Y O U R S U M M E R O F E X P L O R AT I O N – SOCCER
Step on the pitch with others from
TABLE TENNIS
Learn the tricks of the game and the
VOLLEYBALL
Another popular sport! Learn to apply the
S P ORT S around the world and get a true taste
for why soccer is an international game.
methods of success. Take on challenges
set by coaches and enjoy playing with
techniques of volleyball in order to play the
game effectively. Teamwork is important
and against your friends. within this game; build your social skills and
STREET-STYLE DANCE communication to win over your opponents!
WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES ON OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS, WITH EXCELLENT FACILITIES TENNIS
AND THE GUIDANCE AND MENTORSHIP OF A ENTHUSIASTIC GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL SPORT+ COACHES. Have fun expressing yourself to YOGA
music. Enjoy learning the moves We have a proud history of tennis at TASIS.
to all kinds of music using a number Players are able to play with each other Focused relaxation is a completely different
ARCHERY* FITNESS HORSE RIDING* of street styles. Test yourself and at all levels, learn how to improve on way to spend your sports time. Conditioning
what you have learned by putting techniques, and enjoy this game! exercises build up your core stability
Learn the techniques and posture behind There are many ways to exercise and our Berkshire Riding Centre ( just a short
it into routines. Exercise, express, and strength. Balance and flexibility are
how to accurately perform archery, hone fitness experts can cater to them all. Boxfit, distance from TASIS) offers everyone
and learn something new! developed through movement patterns.
your skills in this sport, and take on a circuit training, crossfit, and running are a the chance to take part in Horse Riding.
Breathing techniques help with
number of accuracy challenges with target few options that we offer. We will cater to Whether you are an absolute beginner
mental well-being.
practice. Put your skills to the test with the needs and wants of the group and help or have dreams of becoming an Olympic
Archery Tag; padded arrow tips allow you enjoy achieving your fitness goals. champion, come and enjoy horse riding in
you to challenge besting others! a highly commended British Horse Society
GYM approved riding school. “THE ACTIVITIES ARE NON-STOP.”
BADMINTON
Our fully equipped gym comes with great
A great leisure sport to enjoy with friends. spacing, all kinds of quality equipment, MARTIAL ARTS
Learn the strategies and methods of and the facility to complete any manner Our Martial Arts course offers an array of
the game to compete tactically against of workout. Always a popular choice at disciplines. Self-defense is the focus of the
opponents and with teammates. TASIS, learn from our fitness team who will course; discipline is the method. You will
support with workouts, give training advice, learn blocks, holds, throws, and much more.
BASKETBALL or lead those who prefer guidance. Due to Martial Arts is a demanding but stimulating
the nature of the sport and facility, students activity and a great opportunity for those
Build your sports skills and master the quick
must be over 14 to use the gym. who want to face a new challenge!
thinking necessary to excel in this sport both
as a player and as part of a team.
* Archery and Horse Riding are an additional cost
28 29Y O U R S U M M E R O F E X P L O R AT I O N –
T R AV E L
WEEKENDS ARE A TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE. WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES OF
STONEHENGE, RIDE A ROLLER COASTER, GO PAINTBALLING, OR DISCOVER LONDON, THE CHOICE WILL BE YOURS.
TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS WILL ACCOMPANY THE GROUPS TO ENSURE THAT ALL TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE
BOTH FUN AND SAFE.
TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
The list below represents trips and excursions typically offered. Destinations may change, depending on availability and interest.
Weekend Excursions Theatre Trips The highlight of each summer session is
the final awards banquet followed by a
• Afternoon Tea at Great Fosters Hotel • Mamma Mia
memorable riverboat disco cruise along
• British Museum • Phantom of the Opera
the Thames. The historic buildings of
• Buckingham Palace • Stomp
London are illuminated in the background
• Cambridge • Wicked
as the riverboat winds its way through
• Chelsea Stadium Tour • Lion King
the evening journey.
• Chessington World of Adventures
• Cinema On-Campus Activities
• Covent Garden
• • Capture the Flag
Emirates Cup
• • Comic Book Making Club
Go Ape Ropes Course
• • Discos on Saturday evenings
Guildford Spectrum
• • Dodge Ball
Knightsbridge & Harrods
• • Faculty vs. Student Basketball
London Eye
• Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Soccer
• • Fun on the Lawn: Team Games
Oxford
• • Laser Tag
Paintball
• • Make your own Pizza Night
Stonehenge & Salisbury
• • Open Mic Night
Thorpe Park
• • Performing Arts Talent Show
Tower of London
• • Shakespeare Performance
Warner Studios: Harry Potter Tour
• • Speed Friending
Wimbledon
• • Trivia Night
Windsor
• Visual Arts Exhibition
• Volleyball
Shopping Excursions
• Bicester Outlets, Oxford
• Gunwharf Quay, Portsmouth
• Oxford Street, London
• Westfield Mall, West London
30 31YOUR SUMMER OF FRIENDSHIPS –
LIVING IN A COMMUNITY
EXPECTATIONS
Most students who attend the TASIS to class and activities on time, treating TASIS England reserves the right to
England Summer Program are boarders, fellow students and teachers politely dismiss a student who has demonstrated
and life in a residential school is different and respectfully, and using appropriate that he or she is an unsatisfactory member
from life in a day school. In order for language. Formal expectations for behavior of the school community. If, in the School’s
everyone to live together happily and include, but are not limited to, prohibitions judgment, a student’s conduct on or away
safely, specific expectations for behavior against drugs, smoking, drinking, and from campus indicates that he or she is
are set forth formally in writing and stealing. Breaking these rules will result consistently out of sympathy with the
informally, as dictated by common sense. in more serious consequences. ideals, objectives, and programs of the
School, parents will be required to withdraw
These expectations are based on the The vast majority of students who attend our
the student, even though there may be
need for community members to conduct summer programs come to learn, have fun,
no infraction of a specific rule.
themselves in a way that builds mutual and make new friends, and there are rarely
trust and respect. Examples of informal serious infractions of major rules.
expectations for behavior include: arriving
DORM LIFE
Living in a dorm is fun and enjoyable. and it is TASIS’ policy to mix nationalities students, as students of similar ages
Students find that, in addition to making and languages within individual rooms. are grouped together. Students are
new friends, living in a community Because of this, TASIS does not accept encouraged to keep rooms clean and
atmosphere helps them to develop special roommate requests. The number tidy, and counselors and teachers
independence, maturity, and confidence. of students in each dormitory depends on oversee daily life in the dormitory.
Boys and girls are strictly segregated, the size of the facility and the age of the
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Two fully qualified nurses live on campus stay, the nursing staff will take care of all
and are available to attend to students’ arrangements, and parents will be notified
health needs. If a student requires the immediately.
attention of a physician during his or her
32 33YOUR SUMMER – “I AM HERE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD.” YOUR TEACHERS AND COURSES FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE TASIS ENGLAND SUMMER PROGRAM ARE EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM, TEACHERS USUALLY HOLD RECOGNIZED BRITISH OR AMERICAN TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS. OUR TEACHERS ARE CAREFULLY CHOSEN FOR THE QUALITY OF THEIR DEGREES OR THEIR RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS FOR THEIR ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM FOR WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE. Small classes provide personalized instruction and individual attention for each student. The friendly interaction of staff and students greatly enriches the experience and creates an environment of mutual respect. • Average faculty to student ratio: 1:7 • Maximum class size: 14 CREDIT COURSE GRADE REPORTS SAFEGUARDING For a course eligible for credit, TASIS Grade reports and a summary of the work TASIS England is committed to providing provides qualifying students with a covered will be sent at the end of each a safe learning environment that promotes Certificate of Credit, which indicates that session. Six-week academic students will the welfare of children and young people. the amount and quality of the work done receive their reports at the end of the first Our faculty and staff uphold these is deemed credit-worthy by TASIS England. three-week period, and the final grade will values and serve as strong role models. However, credit is awarded by the student’s be sent after the second session. The School’s caring and respectful school, and students must confirm all credit community is based upon excellent arrangements with the academic office relationships between staff and students, as at their own school prior to enrollment. well as between the students themselves. 34 35
“I WILL REMEMBER THE PEOPLE OF TASIS.”
YOUR SUMMER –
YOUR CHOICES
SUMMER IS A TIME FOR EXPLORATION AND ENRICHMENT. AT TASIS, WE OFFER A VARIED AND BALANCED SCHEDULE
THAT COMBINES LEARNING, FUN, AND MAKING FRIENDS.
1st Session 2nd Session
English Language Program (11-17) English Language Program ( 11-17)
Architecture and 3D design (13-17) Architecture and 3D design (13-17)
Public Speaking and Debate (13-17) Public Speaking and Debate (13-17)
Entrepreneur Inc. (13-17) Entrepreneur Inc. (13-17)
Fashion & Textile (13-17) Fashion & Textile (13-17)
Leadership Academy (13-17) Leadership Academy (13-17)
London Through a Lens (13-17) London Through a Lens (13-17)
STEM (13-17) STEM (13-17)
STEM Junior (11-13) STEM Junior (11-13)
Take a Bow: Performing Arts Alive (13-17) Take a Bow: Performing Arts Alive (13-17)
TV Production: Time to Shine (13-17) TV Production: Time to Shine (13-17)
Voyager’s Quest: Storytelling for Young Learners (11-13) Voyager’s Quest: Storytelling for Young Learners (11-13)
The Author’s Workshop (13-17) The Author’s Workshop (13-17)
SAT Review (15-17) IB Math Review (15-17)
IELTS (15-17)
6-week courses
Geometry (14-17)
36 37YOUR SUMMER –
YO U R D AY
Monday-Friday
07:45 Breakfast
09:00 Class
10:00 Elective
10:55 Break
11:10 Class
12:05 Lunch or Class
13:00 Lunch or Class
14:30 Sports/Cultural or House Events
16:00 Free time
17:45 Dinner
19:00 Study Time (not Friday)
20:30 Evening Activity
22:00 Dorm check-in (Friday check-in at 22:45)
Saturday Sunday
Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast
07:45 Trip of your choice/lunch Brunch and excursion/activity of
off campus 10:30
your choice
17:45 Dinner on campus 17:45 Dinner on campus
20:00 Evening activity 19:00 Study time
22:45 Dorm check-in 22:00 Dorm check-in
HOURS PER WEEK
• Classes – 15 hours
• Electives* – 4 hours 10 mins
• Homework/evening study – 5-6 hours *Students take one elective for each 3-week session
38 39TA S I S E NG L A N D S UM M E R TA S I S S C HO OL S
P R O G R A M 2 0 2 2 – F E E S A N D D AT E S
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND (TASIS), FOUNDED BY MRS. M. CRIST FLEMING IN 1956, IS THE OLDEST AMERICAN
THE FEES INCLUDE ROOM AND MEALS, TUITION, EXCURSIONS, BOOKS, AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO AND FROM HEATHROW AND BOARDING SCHOOL IN EUROPE. TASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN ENGLAND WAS FOUNDED IN 1976. BOTH TASIS SCHOOLS
GATWICK AIRPORTS ON THE PUBLISHED ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LAUNDRY, AND HEALTH ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC) AND THE COUNCIL OF
AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. FEES DO NOT COVER AIRFARE AND PERSONAL SPENDING MONEY. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS (CIS).
Option 1: First Session (3 Weeks) HOW TO APPLY Thinking of TASIS for the Academic Year? TASIS England welcomes students, for either one semester or one year, to
June 24 - July 13 - £4,670 1. Complete the application form (online or study in our Academic Year program. Our Admissions Office will work with you to tailor your study experience at our
downloadable pdf) School, depending on your desired length of study and how your time with us fits within your overall future plans.
Option 2: Second Session (3 Weeks)
July 15 - August 3 - £4,670 2. Submit the application form online or
Option 3: Six-Week Program (6 Weeks) complete and email to the TASIS England TASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN TASIS DORADO
June 24 - August 3 - £8,620 Summer Admissions Office IN ENGLAND SWITZERLAND (TASIS) TASIS Dorado is a coeducational day school
3. Pay deposit TASIS England is an American international TASIS The American School in Switzerland in Puerto Rico with English as its language
school with 650 day and boarding students offers a challenging college-preparatory of instruction in Grades Pre-Kindergarten
4. Ask a teacher to complete the teacher
from more than 50 countries. We believe program during the Academic Year for day through 12. It offers a top-quality, innovative
recommendation form, to be sent to
that we can nurture every learner’s innate students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to academic program within modern facilities
the email address below.
curiosity into the gift of life-long learning. 13 (postgraduate) and boarding students and attractive natural surroundings. The
5. Confirmation of acceptance to the TASIS provides small classes and multiple in Grades 7–13. With a student body School offers excellent programs in music,
program will be despatched from pathways for learning, including the IB comprising 60 nationalities, TASIS offers drama, and art and encourages enthusiasm
the Admissions Office along with the Diploma Programme and a broad-based a truly global educational experience, for learning and individual growth within
remaining registration forms for the American curriculum with Advanced taking advantage of its location in the a purposeful community.
program. If you have any questions, Placement courses. The balance of support heart of Europe to provide an outstanding www.dorado.tasis.com
please call: +44 (0) 1932 582382 SCAN HERE and challenge encourages students to program with an unparalleled international
or email: uksummer@tasisengland.org to view our Drone Video. be creative, reflective, and resilient owners dimension. Along with an American
TASIS PORTUGAL
of their learning. The School promotes college-preparatory program, TASIS offers
participation in its comprehensive programs International Baccalaureate, Advanced TASIS Portugal is the fourth and most
of arts, athletics, activities, and service Placement, and English-as-an-Additional recent addition to the TASIS Schools.
leadership. Our students develop the ability Language programs. Highlights include two Located in beautiful Sintra, this day
and confidence to flourish as part of weeks of Academic Travel each year and school for Pre-Kindergarten through
our vibrant community of principled, a pioneering Global Service Program. Grade 8 welcomed its first students
open-minded, and compassionate www.tasis.ch in September 2020.
individuals. With success in examinations www.tasisportugal.org
and one-to-one university counseling, our
confident graduates gain acceptance to
excellent universities in the UK, the US,
and worldwide. Contact us to explore
the academic year at TASIS England.
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Summer Programs are offered in Lugano, ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM TASIS The American School in England
Switzerland, for children aged 4½–18. (Ages 13-18) offers plein air painting, studio Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe,
Each summer, students from more than art, photography, and architecture courses Surrey TW20 8TE, England
50 nations come to the picturesque in the South of France.
TASIS campus - perched on a hillside Summer Program:
www.lestapies.tasis.com
with commanding views of palm trees, Tel: +44 (0) 1932 582382
Lake Lugano, and the Swiss Alps - to enjoy Email: uksummer@tasisengland.org
intensive language programs in English,
Academic Year Program:
French, and Italian; robust offerings in
visual and performing arts (including the Tel: +44 (0) 1932 582316
production of three original musicals Email: ukadmissions@tasisengland.org
each session); a wide variety of outdoor Website: www.tasisengland.org
adventures in the region’s mountains, lakes, TASIS The American School in Switzerland
and rivers; and convenient access to many
Tel: +41 91 960 5151
of Europe’s most beautiful locations. Visit
Email: admissions@tasis.ch
www.tasis.ch/summer to learn more.
TASIS U.S. Office
Tel: +1 703 299 8150
Email: usadmissions@tasis.com
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Reg. Office: Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, UK Reg No. 1604308
The TASIS Schools and Summer Programs are owned by the TASIS Foundation,
a Swiss not-for-profit educational foundation registered in Delémont, Switzerland.
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