Accelerate Programme - Truro & Penwith College

What is the accelerate programme?

At Truro and Penwith College, we recognise that success in Higher Education and university is not only about academic excellence, but also about fostering wellbeing and developing leadership and social skills that will enable you to confidently step into the world and manifest positive change in society and the world at large.

Where timetabling allows, you will be taught together as a group for some A Level STEM subjects. In addition to your choice of 3 or 4 A Level subjects, you will take part in at least one STEM based Academy to enrich your classroom learning, and you are strongly encouraged to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

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Oxbridge Support

The Oxbridge Support Programme is a supplementary support programme which works alongside Accelerate. If you are aiming for Oxbridge, you will be guided by the Oxbridge Support team.

You will be offered a comprehensive package to ensure that your university application is competitive and stands its own weight when compared to other applicants. This includes super-curricular and enrichment opportunities, individual help with your Oxbridge personal statement, mock interviews and open day visits, among others.

Find out more about Oxbridge support

Accelerate Curriculum

A Level Subjects

Study at least two of the following:

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science*

Electronics*

Environmental Science*

Maths

Further Maths

Physics

*not taught in Accelerate groups

Specific Accelerate groups not currently available at Penwith campus

STEM-based Academies

Join at least one of the following:

Allied Health

Biology

Chemistry

Computing

Maths

Medics'

Physics

STEM

STEM Research

Super-Curriculars & STEM Enrichment

Outreach opportunities

Oxbridge support

Student research conference

Olympiads and competitions

EPQ

Talks by professionals

Opportunities for work experience

Tutorials

Study skills

Regular academic progress reviews

Development of meta-cognition

1:1 university application support

Personal development

Wellbeing

Leadership and social skills

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Derek’s Story

Derek hopes to progress to study Law at University, and has taken several extra curricular opportunities to compliment his studies at Truro and Penwith College, including enrolling in the Law Academy, becoming a Student Ambassador and part of the Student Council.

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