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Junior International Group (age 7-13)

What is JIG?

The Junior International Group (JIG) is a small class of a maximum of 10 international students. The students are a part of Taunton Preparatory School (TPS) and are fully integrated into all aspects of TPS life. International students live with the British students in the boarding houses and they are taught English in a small tutorial style class by a specialist EAL teacher. The class allows the students to learn English and other academic subjects in a supportive environment that caters for the needs of international students. Pupils follow the National Curriculum and join their British classmates for subjects such as Physical Education, Music, Art and ICT. The intensive English tuition allows pupils to quickly improve their language enabling them to fully integrate into Taunton Prep School classes.

The aim

To create a secure and supportive learning environment for international students where they can acclimatise to British school life, develop their English language skills and acquire the tools to be able to study independently in a British classroom.

What the JIG students say 2006 – 2007

“I think this school is really cool. I like JIG class. I like Taunton School and Taunton Prep School. I like my teacher in my form 7S and my house master.” Alex 12, Russia

“I love this school. I like the people who are learning here, I like the teachers very much. I like everything here. Here everybody helps me when I need something.” Margarita 11, Russia.

“I’ve got lots of friends. The JIG teacher Mrs Carson is really nice. We get drinks and biscuits every day.” Tony 10, China.

“JIG is cool. It makes your English better quite quickly. JIG has a smart board and you have your own computer. You will have a lot of friends and good lessons. You can do clubs after school.” Ilja 10, Russia

“I learn English quickly in JIG and I meet lots of new friends.” Chopin 12, Thailand.

“JIG makes your English better .JIG will improve your grammar. We can go to the sports hall, do music practice and cooking and go swimming too.” Jeremy 12, Hong Kong.