A Level Students Travel to Russia to Experience its History
Tavistock College has a proud history of success and achievement. All those associated with the College are committed to building on this strong heritage to provide the first class education service that the 21st century demands.
The top priority at the College is to support each child to develop both academically and as an individual. Our aim is that every student will progress from the College to pursue a successful career and also to lead a full, rewarding and enjoyable life within their community and with their families.
The College has been a Specialist Language College since 1996 and is one of the most well established in the country. It has gained the International Schools Award for the last twelve years and has developed a very strong international ethos.
The College currently works with institutions in Uganda, Japan, France, Spain and Germany. We also run trips to Italy, Russia, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Morocco as well as a wide range of local and national locations. We are committed to ensuring that our students receive inspiring, challenging and life-changing opportunities to help them become life-long language learners
General Information about the College
Are you interested in finding out more about the College. This section contains general information about the College, including news, events, college policies and job vacancies.
- The Governing Body
List of current Governors, Minutes from past meetings - College News
News, events, productions, and sports news from around the College, including the latest edition of the the College Newsletter - College Policies and Documents
A to Z of useful policies and documents produced by the College - The College Prospectus
View the College Prospectus online - Contact Details
Who to contact at the College - Language Specialism
As a Specialist Language College we believe it is important that our students experience a diverse and rich curriculum, reflecting the many different cultures around the world. Here you can find details of our partner schools and trips and visits organised by the College. We are also committed to supporting our feeder primary schools, helping students through the transition between Key stage 2 and 3. Visit the Primary Language section for more information. - Sports Centre
Details of Sports Clubs - Vacancies
Information for Current Students
This section contains information useful for current students at the College, including important dates, year calendars and details of extra curricular activities available at the College.
- Catering Information
- College Email
- The College Calendar
- Extra Curricular Activities
The College offers a wide variety of after school clubs, including a range of sports clubs and the Tavistock College Surf Academy. Many students have enjoyed taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and we regularly send teams on the Ten Tors Challenge. The College also runs a supervised homework/coursework session called 'Headstart' which runs after school on two days per week.
- The Library
- Online Curriculum
- Trips and Visits
Students at Tavistock College are able to benefit from a large number of educational and social trips and visits. This section contains details of past and planned trips for the coming year.
Useful Information for Parents
Here you can find information to help you and your child get the most out of their time here at the College, including copies of letters, forms and circulars that have been sent home with students.
College News and College policies and documents can be found under general information about the College
- General Information for parents
including documents and powerpoint presentations - The College Newsletter
- Contact Details
Who to contact at the College - Curriculum Guides
- ParentPay
Information regarding our new online payment service and the Cashless Catering System - PTA News
- Satchel Post
Information about the Sixth Form
- The Sixth Form Calendar
Important dates for all Sixth Form Students - Courses
- News and Events
News and forthcoming Events from the Sixth Form - Sixth Form Prospectus (pdf document)
- PTA News
- Resources
Including advice for Parents and useful documents for students - Satchel Post
- This Week in the Sixth Form (pdf document)
- Who's Who in the Sixth Form
Information for Prospective Students
This section includes information for any of our prospective students, includng a section specifically aimed at Year 6 students and their parents/carers to support them through their transition from Primary to Secondary school.
- The Primary Calendar
- The College Prospectus
View the College Prospectus online - Contact Details
- Year Six Information
Information for Year 6 students transferring to Tavistock College including the Parent Handbook (1.28MB pdf document) and Year 6 Language Option Information
- Primary Language Links
Students are encouraged to embrace language-learning in the primary school before they make their own choice of language (French, Spanish or Japanese) when they enter the College in Year 7. - Local Primary Links
Link to local Primary Schools - Virtual Tour
The Reunion Society
The Reunion Society provides a forum for students who left Tavistock School 25 years ago or more. The Society meets annually and publishes an annual magazine called 'The Phoenix'. We have an active membership of approximately 250 people representing a wide range of school years.
Part of the pleasure in being a member is simple nostalgia and part is renewing old friendships (and making new ones) with both students and staff. We also hope to increase the liaison with Tavistock College and develop the membership further. This could be done by having a representative for each year, so if you are willing please let us know.