Summer English Courses for Young Learners

At Taunton School we offer educational and exciting programmes for Young Learners which mix hard study with serious fun!

All teachers are qualified and hold a current certificate in teaching EFL, either Cambridge CELTA or Trinity TESOL (or equivalent). The are also checked for criminal records with the CRB or an equivalent authority.

Students can also opt for the Trinity GESE examinations (subject to minimum numbers).

Young Learners Courses

Course Information

The first day of the course is regarded as information and introduction day and all students take the Placement test.

During the introductory morning the new students will be able to meet the key people involved in their stay such as the Activity Programme Manager, Welfare Assistants and activity staff and are shown the important, relevant aspects of the town.

Procedures and Supervision

The activities take place both during the day and in the evenings, and are supervised by our activity staff. The activity staff are also available for any questions or problems (host families, illness, general information) you might have.

The groups are generally of mixed nationalities in order to encourage the students to speak in English rather than their mother tongue and to make new friends and learn about other cultures.

Absentee Lists

Teaching staff will check attendance during lessons and welfare if applicable, will establish the reasons for any absenteeism with the host family. If the same student is absent without a valid reason for two days, the parents will be informed.

80% of lessons must be attended for all visa student.