RYBURN EXCEL

At Ryburn Sixth, we offer a fantastic range of opportunities and encouragement in an academic and caring environment. Our Ryburn Excel programme is especially for our most able and ambitious students, selected according to aptitude and GCSE grades.

You’ll have access to specialised support and find out about opportunities that will help you achieve your future goals. And if you ever doubt yourself, you’ll find that getting to know other students at your level encourages you to believe in your own abilities too. Set no limits on what you can achieve.

Hear from Mrs Mitchell about why Ryburn Excel can give you a headstart to the future you want.

WHAT DOES RYBURN EXCEL INVOLVE

  • Option to study a fourth Level 3 option or an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

  • Visits to universities including Cambridge

  • University providers visit Ryburn Sixth

  • Support in applying for university summer schools

  • Mock interviews for all subjects including multi-mini interviews for medicine

  • Opportunities to meet experts in your chosen field eg Medicine or Veterinary Science

  • Guidance about suitable enrichment activities and work experience

  • A Higher Education evening at Ryburn with a variety of universities represented

  • Open Day visits

  • Support in writing Personal Statements

  • Support in completing entry tests. We are a centre for the BMAT medical school test

  • Advice and support with healthy revision skills

  • Regular opportunities to meet with other students with similar aspirations

  • Specialist support from the Careers team

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