TASIS England

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Education Team 18 October 2024

Located 18 miles southwest of London and 8 miles from Heathrow airport, TASIS England is a leading co-educational, international school for day and boarding students ages 3 to 18.

The enduring goal of TASIS is to provide a busy and happy environment in which each student flourishes as a principled, open-minded, and compassionate member of our global community. Our students’ confidence, resilience, and empathy as well as their academic achievements will serve as foundations for their future success in the ever-changing landscape of the world.

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International learning experience for future global leaders

Established in 1976, TASIS England is a leading independent, co-educational school in Thorpe, Surrey for day (ages 3-18) and boarding students (ages 13-18).

The school’s beautiful 46-acre campus is located 18 miles southwest of London and 8 miles from Heathrow. Students from more than 70 countries contribute to a unique and dynamic learning environment, thriving in an atmosphere that encourages character development and academic achievement and celebrates the School’s international community.

TASIS-students-teacher-in-classroom Each student is provided with multiple pathways through our curricula and co-curricula programs to inspire their learning, fulfill their potential and challenge them to contribute to their community. TASIS-stage-performance Beyond our extensive academic programs, TASIS England promotes participation through an impressive program of arts, athletics, and activities, nurturing the skills and attributes of life-long learning, international-mindedness, and resilience. Numerous service, travel, and leadership opportunities support and enrich each student’s learning experience through intercultural learning and service to others.

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TASIS graduates gain acceptance to excellent universities in the UK, the US, and worldwide.

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Celebrating Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Success

TASIS England is delighted to announce the excellent Advanced Placement (AP) exam results achieved this year. Congratulations to our AP candidates who achieved an 86% exam pass rate and an impressive average mean score of 4.0 out of a maximum of 5, significantly higher than the world averages of 65% and 3.2, respectively.This year, 416 AP exams were taken by 179 students, 92% of whom attained a passing grade on at least one exam. Given that 55 of these students were either in Grades 9 or 10, this is indeed an exceptional performance. In addition, 87 of the students were recognized as AP scholars, a status awarded to those who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more exams. Of these, 43 were named AP Scholars with Distinction (achieving a mean score of 4.34) and 20 are AP Scholars with Honor (with a mean score of 4.18).

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Seven TASIS England students also achieved AP International Diploma status (with a mean score of 4.34). This globally recognized certificate acknowledges the exceptional achievement of candidates who score 3 or higher on five or more AP Exams covering four content areas.

Of the exams taken by our students this year, 36% received the maximum score of 5, and 65% were awarded a score of 4 or higher. Head of School Bryan Nixon commented, “The excellent scores earned by our students are once again well above global results. This success reflects a resolute commitment to learning by our students, purposeful teaching by our faculty, and excellent support from our parents.

We are grateful to our dedicated teachers and proud of our determined students. As we celebrate their achievements, we also encourage them to continue to fully engage in their learning journey and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead, whether here at TASIS England or in their new learning communities and universities.”

AP courses are developed by the American College Board. Universities around the world value success in these externally graded, subject-based exams.TASIS England’s 2024 AP exam results are summarized below:● 86% exam pass rate (world average 65%)

● An average mean score of 4.0 (world average is 3.2)
● 36% of the exams were scored 5 (out of 5)
● 65% of the exams were scored 4 or higher
● 92% of our AP candidates scored 3 or higher on at least one exam
● 87 students qualified as AP Scholars (43 with Distinction, 20 with Honor)
● 7 students were awarded with an AP International Diploma