TAUNTON School has been selected as a finalist for a prestigious award it won last year.

The Somerset independent school has made the shortlist in the Best Secondary School in Europe category of the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards for the second year running.

Finalists were chosen based on the number of nominations received from worldwide education agents.

Now, a final round of voting is open, which will decide the ultimate winner ahead of an awards awards ceremony in London tomorrow (April 25).

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Natalie Clatworthy-Cox, head of international admissions at Taunton School, said: “We’re extremely proud to once again be announced as a finalist in the StudyTravel Awards for European School of the Year.

“This nomination highlights the hard work and dedication, not only of Taunton School staff, but of our talented students too.

“It also reflects the valuable partnerships we’ve developed with educational agents from all over the world, whose support and guidance have played an integral role in helping us attract and nurture students to find their exceptional.”

StudyTravel is a global organisation with more than 30 years’ experience connecting agents and educators around the world.

The Secondary School Awards run each year, recognising secondary education providers and agents.

Taunton School and Taunton School International have welcomed students from more than 60 countries for more than 175 years.