TASIS Les Tapies Summer Camp

• Students age: 13 to 18.
• TASIS Les Tapies studying intensity: 20 hours per week (basic lessons) + 9 hours (optional elective classes).

TASIS Les Tapies Summer Art School is an excellent option for gifted and creative schoolchildren wishing to show their talents and abilities, to communicate with like-minded people and exchange experiences, to get new valuable knowledge in art and creativity in which they are interested. Also in TASIS Les Tapies, children can qualitatively prepare for entering a profile university: statistics show that many graduates of the camp successfully pass exams and are enrolled in the chosen program of even the most prestigious and ranking universities, mainly these are the areas of culture and art.

In 1956, the founders of the educational institution decided to organize a modern American-style school in the heart of Europe: it was planned to introduce schoolchildren from all over the world the culture, art, history of European countries and simultaneously prepare them for successful admission to prestigious universities in the United States. Today the school is one of the most recognizable, prestigious and popular in the country.

TASIS Les Tapies is deservedly proud of its international atmosphere: in the summer, representatives of more than 50 countries come here! Communication with peers of different nationalities develops a sense of tolerance and mutual respect, acceptance of a third-party point of view, actively promotes the development of communicative and speech skills. In addition, the foreign students are able to differently perceive a particular art form, work or art object - this gives an opportunity to exchange experiences and opinions, broadens the horizon.

The summer camp is located in Northern Provence in the south of France, in a small village of the XVII century Le Tapi. This village carefully preserves and restores the precious features of folk national architecture: a composition of six stone houses as if merges with the surrounding countryside and nature, revealing a stunning view of the nearby foothills of the Alps and the magnificent valley of the Rhone.

Subject list: Architecture, Art, design, drawing lessons, photography, physical education
Activity list: Art studio, B-B-Q, Board games, Bus excursion, Drawing on canvas, Photostudio, swimming, table tennis

In their free time, students often go on various exciting excursions, usually with a thematic bias. It can be Avignon, San Pierienvioot, Porte du Grande (here schoolchildren visit the preserved Roman aqueduct), villages with medieval spirit and charm (Chalencon, Bosastel). Excursions are usually scheduled for Saturday, a day free from classes.

Also in free hours you can swim in the river Airy, go on a barbecue, picnic or hiking in the surrounding area - picturesque views and beautiful nature have a quiet, contemplative rest. With great pleasure, students play table football and darts, learn new board games, swim in the spacious outdoor pool or visit the game room with a pool.

The students have everything they need for effective, comfortable learning and living. There are comfortable workshops for painting, a modern photo lab and a classical developing room, a studio of architectural direction, a spacious exposition hall, a recreation room and a common dining room. Residential building is designed for 35 people (students and teachers). Also for recreation there are open furnished terraces, barbecue areas and outdoor activities.

In the indicated cost of the TASIS program: Les Tapies is already included:

• Studying on the selected program, including basic classes and electives
• Special portfolio with the necessary supplies
• Accommodation and meals
• Using the school infrastructure
• Excursions and entertainments (standard leisure program)
• Graduation banquet at the end of the shift (held in Château-la-Tours)
• Meeting and seeing off (Lyon airport, Valens station), transfer. Please note that the transfer is included in the price of the program if arrival (before 14:00) and departure (9: 00-12: 00) is made on the general dates set by the camp.

The cost of the program is not included and is paid additionally:

• Visa fees and services (paid at the embassy)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Medical insurance for each student.

In order to be enrolled in the TASIS Les Tapies program, the student must provide a letter of recommendation from the teacher (art, creativity, ideally the teacher of the chosen direction), and demonstrate a language level above the average (English or French). If possible, it is worthwhile to provide their work, portfolio, practical experience of creative activity (if there is such an opportunity), and also to demonstrate readiness to learn, develop, a craving for knowledge and purposefulness.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision