About the Library

The Upper School Library was dedicated to Mr. Lyle Rigg, our longest serving Headmaster at TASIS England, on May 14, 2012.

(click on the image for further information on the Spalding Collection displayed in the Library)

Welcome to the TASIS England Upper School Library.

Originally designed by ecclesiastical architect Sir John Ninian Comper and built in 1907 by W. Newberry in Feltham, the Chapel was later moved and rebuilt in its present location in 1931 by the then order of Anglican nuns, the Convent of St. Mary the Virgin. 

Prior to housing the Rigg Library, the Chapel was first used as the school theatre (until 1993) then as the Admission Office (until 2012). 

The Library is open throughout and beyond the school day, from 8 a.m. to 9:30p.m. We will be supporting you in your studies throughout your time at TASIS England, and aim to help you become effective users of information.

Further information regarding the history of the Chapel, or of any of the other buildings of the TASIS England campus, can be found in this excellent book The Heart of Thorpe written by a former TASIS teacher, Dr. J. Lander.  Dr Lander taught at TASIS for over 30 years. A copy of this book is available from the Library.

The Library has a comprehensive collection of over 14,000 books for academic and recreational reading, as well as a selection of US and UK magazines and newspapers. In addition, the Library subscribes to a wide range of databases accessible to the TASIS England community.

Most resources may be borrowed or are accessible online, both at school and from home. Students must use a username/ password when connecting to the databases outside school.