LAL Summer Schools use the buildings and grounds of Taunton School in Taunton. Taunton School is a private, independent school, founded in 1847, though the current school was built in 1870. The main gothic-influenced building, constructed from local stone, with a 50-foot high clock tower, dominates the site.
Taunton School gives us the opportunity to take around 270 students from many different countries, during the summer, offering good quality accommodation, innovative lessons and an exciting and varied leisure programme.
Expert management and vast experience ensure that LAL Summer Schools maintains the highest operational standards possible. 2012 saw LAL Summer Schools receive over 28 different nationalities from 4 different continents
LEISURE PROGRAMME
Taunton School offers the following sports and games: Football, Swimming, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Hockey, Cricket, Softball/Baseball, Rugby, Tennis, Squash. It is important for the safety of all students that correct footwear is worn while playing any of the above sports. Students in bare feet will be asked to stop playing until suitable shoes are worn.
Other activities: Welcome Party, Discos, Karaoke, Treasure Hunts, Country Walks, Video/DVD Nights, Indoor/Board Games, Radio-Controlled Car Racing, Quizzes (with prizes).
Arts and Crafts: Light Bulb Painting*, T-Shirt Painting*, Glass Painting*, Mask & Jewellery Making*, Talent Show, Drama Classes, Film Club
Each two weeks we intend to hold a talent show. If a student requires some extra equipment or clothing for a particular skill, feel free to bring