Gifted and Talented

The College can offer you a programme which is designed for Gifted students whose academic aspirations include applying to top universities for highly competitive courses.

The programme will stretch and challenge you.

  • A programme of carefully chosen A Levels, normally four subjects at AS Level, in the first year, from a range of over 40 subjects
    or
  • The International Baccalaureate

In addition:

  • The Extended A Level Project (or Extended Essay if IB) and/or Critical Thinking (if A Levels)
  • Opportunity to take Advanced Extension/STEP papers in certain subjects
  • Preparation for applications to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge by an experienced Oxbridge tutor and mock interviews with the Principalship
  • Preparation for a variety of admissions tests eg LNAT for Law, BMAT for medicine, UKCAT etc
  • Extra Tutorials with a specialist tutor for the Gifted student
  • Encouragement to take part in off-site intensive and enrichment learning eg Eton Summer School and Villiers Park as well as opportunities for work placements for medical and veterinary applicants and other university taster courses (some costs will apply).

Entry to this programme is by point score of 58 points (from 8 subjects), a strong school reference and interview with the Assistant Principal.

*There are also opportunities for the Talented sports student to take part in the Sports Development Programme and encouragement for talented arts, music and drama students to showcase their talents.

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Laura Reeves

Laura Reeves

Laura Reeves was an exceptional student who achieved major success, winning gold for GB in Tae Kwon Do as well as achieving Grade A passes in her subjects. Laura, who came from Chiltern Edge School, is continuing her studies at the College whilst training for the World Championships.

Luke Lobo

Luke Lobo

Luke Lobo, originally from Gillotts School, enjoys learning for learning's sake, as could be seen from his achievement of an incredible 7 As at A Level. His lively and enquiring mind is stimulated by challenge and debate as could be seen from his wide ranging choice of subjects. Luke goes on to study Natural Sciences at Durham University.