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SUMMER PROGRA M 2022
SUMMER PROGRAM 2022 - TASIS The American School in England
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 Shine​students 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.

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YOUR 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

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“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

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Y 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.

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Y 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.

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Y 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

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Y 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

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YOUR 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

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YOUR 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.

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“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)

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YOUR 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

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TA 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.
                                                                                                                      www.tasisengland.org

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A D D I T ION A L TA S I S
 SUMMER PROGRA MS
 TASIS SWITZERLAND                              LES TAPIES ARTS AND                              CONTACT US
 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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Tel: +44 (0) 1932 565252
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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