Boarding

Boarding

Queen’s College, located in the vibrant town of Taunton, offers an exceptional boarding experience with convenient road and rail links to major airports, making it accessible to both UK and international students. Our boarding houses embody the warm, welcoming spirit that defines Queen’s, creating a true home-from-home environment where students feel supported and connected. Each house is led by dedicated residential House Parents and assistants who provide a nurturing presence, allowing boarders to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Designed as spaces for both productivity and relaxation, our boarding houses offer students the perfect balance of work and leisure, with comfortable areas for study, socialising, and unwinding.

A welcome from the Head of Boarding

BoardingMy name is Carla Shearman and as Head of Boarding, I am delighted to introduce our Boarding provision here in the beautiful South West of England.

All boarding houses have their own social spaces and kitchen facilities and the school provides a range of snacks each day as well as drinks to ensure growing appetites are fulfilled! The students also have access to TV’s and various games for entertainment during their free time.

The House staff are available throughout the day and evenings to provide help with school work as well as providing pastoral support. The goal is to develop independence in all students so that they are ready, when the time comes, to move on to new challenges beyond the school gates.

Boarders have access to a comprehensive Co-Curricular programme after school each day as well as Saturday morning activities and a weekend boarding programme. This includes a variety of trips, activities on site as well as the use of the sports facilities during the weekends.

Our Boarding staff have created warm, comfortable, supportive and friendly environments. Students have the opportunity to develop life-long friendships with young people from all around the world whilst accessing excellent education.

I’d like to invite you to watch our short film on Boarding at Queen’s and if you have any further questions or would like to arrange an appointment with our admissions team. Please contact them at admissions@queenscollege.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)1823 340830.

Carla Shearman
Head of Boarding

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