School Type:
Independent Co-Ed
Aged 4 to 18
Qualifications:
GCSE
IB
BTEC
IFP / Pathway Programmes
Boarding Options:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexible / Occasional Boarding
Language Support:
EAL & ESL support
Location:
Shiplake College lies on a beautiful 63-acre site on the banks of the River Thames just 2½ miles upstream from Henley-on-Thames.
TASIS England welcomes day and boarding students aged 4 to 18 to an exceptional international learning experience. With class sizes of 10-12, students thrive under the guidance of dedicated teachers who balance academic challenge and support. The award-winning School offers an American curriculum, AP courses, and the prestigious IB Diploma Programme, ensuring individually tailored pathways to success.
Our vibrant campus, home to over 70 nationalities, is just 45 minutes from Central London and 25 minutes from Heathrow. The 46-acre campus provides a safe, welcoming environment and a dynamic co-curricular program with sports, arts, leadership, and volunteer activities. With personalized university counseling and outstanding exam success, TASIS England graduates advance to top universities worldwide.
School Ethos / Mission Statement
The School's purpose is to realise its core values. We believe that: every learner has the gift of innate curiosity that we can nurture into life-long learning; all our learners can develop the ability and confidence to flourish and become who they truly are; and building a vibrant, joyful, and healthy community of principled, open-minded, and compassionate individuals is why TASIS exists.
Full boarding and day fees
Boarding Fees
£69,650 inc. VAT Per year
Annual Day Fees
£15,600 - £37,170 inc. VAT Day fee Per year
We offer means-tested financial assistance, which may be awarded to any qualifying student (day or boarding, local or international) who satisfies our academic requirements. The award amount is based on several factors, including the:
Demonstrated financial need of the family
Available funds in the financial aid budget
Total number of students needing financial assistance
We do our best to help as many families as much as possible, and our average awards range between 5% to 25% of the tuition fees.
Academic Summary
Academic programs at TASIS England have always been given the highest priority by both the School's dedicated teachers and the administration. In the Lower and Middle Schools, the Core Knowledge Sequence provides the foundation for the curriculum, which ensures that all students in these sections learn a coherent and unified body of knowledge and academic skills.
Upper School students follow a challenging college-preparatory curriculum, with the option of pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Advanced Placement courses in many subjects. Students for whom English is an additional language receive outstanding support through a dedicated International Section with a full range of English and academic courses.
All TASIS England students receive individual academic advice and help, and our older students receive extensive college (university) counseling throughout the four years of Upper School.
The School promotes participation in its comprehensive programs of arts, athletics, activities, and service leadership. Our students develop the ability and confidence to flourish as part of our vibrant community of principled, open-minded, and compassionate individuals.
English Language Support
Our main goal is for all students to be happy, make friends, and socially interact well. Therefore, to be able to offer the best level of support, all multilingual students are offered the WIDA Screener assessment to determine their English language proficiency. Based on these results, students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) are offered different levels of EAL support.
Students for whom English is an additional language receive outstanding support through a dedicated International Section with a full range of English and academic courses.
Extra-Curricular Activities
TASIS England offers a broad co-curricular programme designed to encourage students to explore interests beyond the classroom through sport, creative activities, and specialist clubs. Middle School students can choose from team sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, and cross country, alongside activities including art club, chess, drama, film, jazz, STEAM, gardening, and yearbook. Programmes run on a trimester basis, allowing students to try different options throughout the year, with additional opportunities including school productions, field trips, and subject-related travel..
Accommodation
Boarding at TASIS England is designed for students aged 13–18 within a structured and supportive residential environment on campus. Students typically share rooms with one or two others, often with different home languages to encourage English speaking and cultural exchange. Boarding houses are supervised by dedicated residential staff and include shared social spaces that help create a warm, community atmosphere. All meals are provided, bedding and laundry support are available, and students also have access to the on-campus Health and Well-being Center with nursing care and regular medical support.
Facilities
TASIS England is set on a 46-acre campus in Surrey and offers extensive facilities across academics, sport, arts, and boarding. Sports provision includes playing fields, tennis courts, a fitness centre, and spaces for team sports and recreational activities. Arts facilities support visual arts, theatre, film, and music, with dedicated teaching spaces, performance areas, and opportunities for exhibitions, concerts, and productions. Music students also benefit from instrumental teaching, ensemble spaces, and private lesson provision. Boarding students live in supervised on-campus boarding houses, with shared rooms, communal areas, and access to an on-site Health Center. The campus also benefits from landscaped grounds and easy access to London for educational and cultural enrichment.
Boarding Community
Our international community of boarding parents often talks about their sense of belonging despite the distance. Wherever you are in the world, you will know that your child is valued and cared for as an individual in an environment that provides consistency and stability. With more than 30 different nationalities and over 200 students in our boarding program, TASIS England provides a unique environment for learning and growth. As our boarders become more confident and independent, they learn to make good choices in their daily lives and find their own unique passions and purpose – all while forging life-long friendships with students from around the globe.
Pastoral Care
Our Health and Well-being Center is staffed by fully qualified nurses who are on hand throughout the day and can be contacted at any time in an emergency. The nurses also work closely with the TASIS England Counselors to ensure that they have a holistic view of any health concerns.
Upon enrolment at TASIS England and prior to the beginning of each new school year, we require that confidential health documents are completed for all of our registered students. Obtaining this thorough overview of their general health, any pre-existing conditions, and required medications enables our Health and Well-being Center to provide efficient and comprehensive care whenever needed.
Latest Inspection Report & Rating (ISI / Ofsted):
TASIS England’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results are consistently above global averages. In 2025, students achieved a 91% pass rate compared with the worldwide average of 81.26%, with an average score of 34 points against the global average of 30.58. The highest individual result was 43 out of 45, reflecting strong overall academic performance and successful preparation for university progression.
Summer School at TASIS England
TASIS England’s Summer Program welcomes students aged 11–17 to a fully residential international summer school held on its 46-acre Surrey campus near London. Students can attend one or two three-week sessions, choosing a main academic or enrichment course alongside an elective, with options ranging from English language study and STEM to performing arts, business, sports science, and design. The programme combines weekday lessons with afternoon sports, evening social events, and supervised weekend excursions to London and major UK destinations such as Oxford, Stonehenge, and West End theatres. Students live in boarding houses under full pastoral supervision, supported by dorm parents, counsellors, and an on-site Health and Well-being Center.
What Families and Students Need to Know
The programme is highly structured, with supervised daily schedules, evening study time, and organised social activities. Most students share rooms in boarding houses and join an international community of over 50 nationalities. Fees for 2026 start at £6,360 per three-week session (or £5,300 for English Language Program students), and families should also note that UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements may apply depending on nationality. Students must bring their own laptop, and airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost
Key Facilities
46-acre secure campus in Surrey near London
Boarding houses with student lounges and dining areas
Modern classrooms and specialist teaching spaces
Science labs and creative studios
Gymnasiums and fitness centre
Fleming Theatre
Extensive sports fields and outdoor activity areas
Health and Well-being Center with nursing support
Music, arts, and performance spaces
TASIS England is nestled in the picturesque village of Thorpe, Surrey, just 18 miles southwest of London and 8 miles from Heathrow Airport. Set on a stunning 46-acre campus, the school blends historic 17th and 19th-century architecture with modern facilities, all surrounded by the tranquil fields, lakes, and woodlands of the Surrey countryside. The area is steeped in history — with the legendary meadows of Runnymede, where Magna Carta was sealed in 1215, just a short distance away, and Windsor Castle within easy reach. Despite its peaceful, rural feel, central London is just 45 minutes by train, offering students and families the perfect balance of countryside calm and city culture.