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What do you associate with Exeter College?

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A Levels and Academic Studies Find out what it's like to be an A Level or equivalent student with Exeter College and how these courses work together. Find out about Extend. Find out about our Reach Academy for academically gifted students.

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Stand out from the crowd with Extend

Extend is a unique, exciting and stretching academic study programme for A Level students, aimed at helping them to maximise their potential.

If you are planning to study an A Level programme at Exeter College you will need to enrol on a four element programme. This will commonly consist of three core A Levels (or a combination of two A Levels and a BTEC Extended Certificate) and a fourth element, or 'Extend' option, which can be selected from a wide range of courses, depending on individual interests and potential progression plans beyond college. If you are a high achiever who will thrive with the academic challenges of studying A Levels, then you may choose an additional A Level as the fourth element (subject to GCSE grades). Some students will also be involved in a Sports Academy instead of an Extend option.

Our aim is to provide students with an enriched academic experience, while helping to develop a curious and questioning mind. Extend will help to prepare you for your next steps beyond college and develop the types of skills that universities and employers are looking for. The opportunities available vary from learning a foreign language or exploring Criminology and Game Design, to furthering your interest in the Arts or participating in a Sports Therapy Programme. This is just a taster of what is available, for a full list of activities please click here to browse or come to one one our Open Events.

How to apply?

With lots exciting options available to you we recommend that you carefully consider these options before you attend an interview with us. Think about your strengths and how these skills will benefit you in the future. Ideally you will have made a decision about your fourth option before you attend your interview, then all you need to do is let us know which one you'd like to do on the day.

We recommend you come along to an Open Event to find out more about out extend options, you can register for an Open Event here.

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Stand out from the crowd with Extend Extend is a unique, exciting and stretching academic study programme for A Level students, aimed at helping them to maximise their potential. If you are planning to study an A Level programme at Exeter College you will need to enrol on a four element programme.

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It's more than just a group of societies and clubs.

It's an organised set of exciting activities that gives all students on full time 16-18 courses, the opportunity to test out new hobbies, get a skill or qualification you hadn't thought of and make new friends!

The enrichment programme enhances your core programme of learning at the College and helps you enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution.

You can choose your activities during the Freshers' Fair at the start of your term and there are enrichment activities available nearly every day.

You can join:

Sport and fitness activities - including futsal, basketball, badminton, netball, kayaking, climbing, bike club or using our Central Fitness gym

Languages - Italian, Spanish, or Japanese

Challenges such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award or the Ten Tors event

Music groups such as the Chamber Orchestra, student choir or get involved in performances

Young reviewers, Debating Society, and Business and enterprise activities

In addition, each faculty runs trips and visits as well as cross college trips such as the annual ski trip.

Please note: There is a small fee for some of the enrichment activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Ten Tors.

Exeter College and The Model United Nations

What is the Model United Nations?
The Model United Nations (MUN) is a group where we simulate the United Nations by debating pressing global issues in a forum setting.

So far, the Exeter College MUN have challenged and debated issues such as 'The question of sustainable development in Africa', and 'Economic War in Venezuela'.

To create a varied discussion, students represent different UN countries, each with different agendas and interests.

For the debate students write and propose solutions around a topic from the perspective of the country they are representing. Students learn how to reflect and discuss a country's unique interests and political interests.

After, other represented countries have the responsibility of scrutinising your proposed compromise or resolution. Amendments are offered before they ultimately vote on whether the motion should pass.
Who is the MUN for?
From confident speakers to reserved thinkers, all Exeter College students can play a successful role in the MUN.

This programme enables students to develop their debating and public speaking skills while making friends and meeting students from throughout the college. Furthermore, it provides students with a platform to build on teamwork skills and to research complex global issues. As a result, this can help to develop knowledge of international relations; making students a more globally aware citizen.
Exeter College's MUN
The Exeter College MUN group meets every Thursday from 16:40-17:30. They also compete at MUN conferences all over the South West and have gained a reputation as being one of the best MUN teams in the region.

Some of their best achievements include winning the Bristol Grammar School MUN 5 years in a row and winning the Bath International School's MUN in 2013. They also placed as runners up in 2017 and 2019.

At Exeter College, we like to think about the future of our students. The MUN extracurricular programme provides the tools to make sure students can shine when it comes to further study or moving in to the workplace.

"MUN is a great way of meeting new people, improving some of the most crucial skills, and most importantly... it is incredibly rewarding and great fun," - Model UN participant.

Ten Tors Challenge

The Ten Tors Challenge is attempted by 2,400 teenagers in 400 teams of six. The teams navigate routes of 35, 45 or 55 miles (depending on age) over the Northern half of Dartmoor, visiting ten nominated tors/check points in under two days. Teams must be self-sufficient, carrying all that they need to complete their route and stay out overnight safely.

Exeter College usually enter teams at 45 & 55 miles.

Training for the Event is the responsibility of the participants and their establishment (Exeter College) and training starts in November. Completing Ten Tors is not easy with the terrain, distances and often the climate all conspiring against success. It is though achievable with the right commitment, training, endurance and grit: as the Event's founder once said: "If there is anything more important than the will to succeed, it is that the will shall not falter."

Big Band

Running for over 30 years, the Big Band is as popular as ever with students. Our current programme includes Latin American, popular ballads, Motown soul, soundtracks and genuine big band jazz repertoire. We encourage singers to front the band and instrumentalists to improvise. The Big Band has been a launch pad for many musicians over the years and it's a fantastic opportunity to learn the rewards on offer in meeting the challenge of new and complex styles of music.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The DofE is the world's leading youth achievement award, giving millions of 14-24 year olds the opportunity to develop work-ready skills, and increase employment opportunities by gaining skills to add to their CV.

The DofE will give you the chance to make a difference, get fit, learn a new skill and get out in the countryside.

You could be doing something that's completely new to you, or getting better at something you already do.

It's not easy - but at the end you'll have achieved something special that employers and universities rate highly.
Visit the Haven Banks website to find out more.

Live Lunch

Welcome to Live Lunch, Exeter College's weekly Arts Open Mic and student social hosted by the Music Academy.
Every Wednesday lunchtime you can be part of live music happening in the CCI Cafe. All music styles and ideas are welcome and this open mic is for ALL EXETER COLLEGE STUDENTS to get involved.

Want to play? Simply turn up. Vocal PA, keys, drums, guitar amp, bass amp and DJ decks provided. Bring anything else you need. We can also play backing tracks if they are on your phone/laptop.

Live Lunch is an Arts open mic - read poetry? Want to sketch/paint live to music? Want to read a short story? Teach the CCI Cafe a dance routine? Show a short film? Have other ideas? We'd like to hear from you so please get in touch.

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It's more than just a group of societies and clubs. It's an organised set of exciting activities that gives all students on full time 16-18 courses, the opportunity to test out new hobbies, get a skill or qualification you hadn't thought of and make new friends!

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Study T Levels at Exeter College

Exeter College is one of the first providers in the country to be offering the Government's new T Level qualifications; a technical-based qualification that is set to revolutionise technical education in the UK.

As a government-selected 'early adopter' of the new qualifications, Exeter College was the first college in Devon where you can study T Levels - see below for our full course listing.

How do I study T Levels?

The qualification follows on from GCSEs and will be the equivalent of three A Levels. T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a three month industry placement to ensure students have the skills to thrive in the world of work. A two year course, T Levels aim to provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, higher level study or a Higher Apprenticeship.

As well as offering a clear line of sight to industry, T Levels are recognised by UCAS to support applications to study at university, with a starred distinction in a T Level being worth the equivalent of three A*s at A Level.

What are T Levels like?

T Levels are different to the traditional route of A Levels as they focus on the skill acquisition required to move directly in to industry. Courses consist of around 80% of time spent in the classroom with the remaining 20% spent being on a valuable work placement in a relevant workplace. This differs from an Apprenticeship where around 80% of time is spent with an employer and 20% in the classroom and is more suited to those who feel ready to enter the workforce at age 16 while learning at the same time.

Which T Levels are available?
From September 2022 you can apply to study the following: Automotive Business Construction Engineering IT Healthcare, Childcare and Education
Explore and apply for our T Levels via our course search.
Interested in finding out more about T Levels? Contact our College Advice Team on 01392 400600 or cat@exe-coll.ac.uk.

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What is an Apprenticeship?
A real job, with hands-on experience and a salary - alongside industry standard training and a qualification.
An Apprenticeship is for people of all ages, 16+, to help kick-start a career in a job that suits their skills and interests, to facilitate a career change, or for people who would like to progress in their current role. With Apprenticeships now in a wide variety of sectors and roles, and at different levels, there is a programme with Exeter College for you.

Want to be an Apprentice?

Want to employ an Apprentice?

"After completing my A-levels, I finally knew for sure that going to university wasn't the right choice for me. Being able to earn money, take my exams and also build my career straight out of college was an amazing opportunity."
- Katie, Sheppard Rockey and Williams

"Why did we go for apprentices? The market for recruiting good quality staff is really hard and it's been a great way of bringing in intelligent, local individuals. They absorb knowledge and can be trained in the way we want things to be done, the systems we have, and the way that our clients want to work. It's been absolutely invaluable to us."
- Nigel, WNW Digital

Open Event

Open Events are the perfect way to find out more about life at Exeter College. Our Open Events are for school leavers, those looking for an Apprenticeship and adult learners interested in professional or degree level courses or leisure courses. Taking place on Wednesday 2 March 2022, 4.30-7.30pm, with all sites open, an Open Event is a chance for anyone interested...

Open Event (Adult and Higher Education)

Open Events are the perfect way to find out more about life at Exeter College. Our adult and higher education open events are for adult learners interested in professional or degree level courses, or leisure courses. This event is for those interested in Business & IT, Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Healthcare, Childcare and Public Services,...

Digital and Data Centre 16 Mar 2022

17:00 - 20:00

Open Event (Adult and Higher Education)

Open Events are the perfect way to find out more about life at Exeter College. Our adult and higher education open events are for adult learners interested in professional or degree level courses, or leisure courses. This event is for those interested in Leadership, Business, and Accounting courses or Construction, Engineering, Auto, or Aerospace courses,...

Future Skills Centre 23 Mar 2022

17:00 - 20:00

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What is an Apprenticeship? A real job, with hands-on experience and a salary - alongside industry standard training and a qualification. An Apprenticeship is for people of all ages, 16+, to help kick-start a career in a job that suits their skills and interests, to facilitate a career change, or for people who would like...

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How to decide what course to do

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For school leavers we offer courses from Entry Level to Level 3, and the level you will study at college will be determined by your GCSE results. We will ask you to include your predicted or target grades on your application form, and we will use these as a guide to make sure you are offered the right level of course for you. Your college offer is conditional upon your GCSE results, so the level of course you study at will be finalised when you enrol at college after you have received your results. When researching courses in the college course guide or on the college website you will see the entry requirements listed clearly on each course. Be sure to check these and make sure you are on track to achieve the grades required for your chosen course.

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Advice and Guidance for School Leavers We understand that making decisions about your future can feel a little overwhelming. Our College Advice Team are trained in information, advice and guidance and work in schools across the South West giving face to face advice and guidance about all courses and opportunities for school leavers at Exeter...