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Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Opportunities 

Outstanding Results
Did you know that Yeovil College students have achieved consistently high results in recent years?  In 2011, students on full-time A Level programmes achieved an overall pass rate of 99%, well above the national average and one of the top scores in the area.  74% of students gained A-C grades.  For more details, see our Full-time Results leaflet.

Stretch and Challenge
If you have been identified as a Gifted and Talented student by your school or college, we aim to extend your area of expertise and excellence through challenge, individual support and monitoring.  You will work with your personal tutor to set challenging targets for yourself. Lecturers will provide support to ensure you have sufficient stretch and challenge and the Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator will monitor your progress.

University Opportunities
Many of our students have successfully gained places at universities across the country, including Oxford, Cambridge, Cardiff, Bristol, Southampton, Sheffield, Warwick, University College London and other Russell Group universities. You will be given lots of support and advice as you make your university choices and as complete your UCAS application. Your personal tutor and the College’s HE consultant, as well as subject specialists, will be available to help you with your application and personal statement. You will have the opportunity to visit universities during open days, including Oxford and Cambridge, take part in university information sessions at College during the year and the Higher Education Day in the summer term.

You will be encouraged to visit universities, apply for Sutton Trust Summer Schools, take part in South West Excellence Hub activities and participate in subject-specific courses, such as Medlink (for potential medical students) and other university-run taster courses. You will be given plenty of support and practice interviews if you choose to apply to Oxford or Cambridge. If your chosen course has an aptitude test (such as the LNAT for Law), you will be given lots of guidance and practice opportunities.  

AQA Baccalaureate As a Gifted and Talented student, you might want to enrol on the AQA Baccalaureate (AQA Bacc) which will give you the opportunity to develop your academic ability and other skills in more depth.  Visit the AQA Bacc page for more details. Extended Project Qualification Yeovil College also offers Gifted and Talented students the opportunity to complete the Extended Project Qualification.  See the EPQ page for more information.

You will be encouraged to take this subject if you are an able mathematician. It is seen as a huge advantage in the study of Science and Maths subjects at university. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare for the Advanced Extension paper in Maths.  More information about this course is available from our A Level pages.

Elite Sports Programme Yeovil has an excellent reputation for identifying, nurturing and developing talented sports performers to the very highest levels of achievement. The College programme offers elite and potentially elite performers dedicated support, including coaching expertise, sports science support, nutrition and medical guidance in an educational environment. Yeovil College is part of the TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) which provides support and services for elite sports performers.

The College programme offers elite and potentially elite performers dedicated support, including coaching expertise, sports science support, nutrition and medical guidance in an educational environment.

Yeovil College is part of the TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) which provides support and services for the Elite Sports Performers.

Music Theory Grades Yeovil offers Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music theory exams. Students learn all aspects of music theory, including reading music, scales, transposing and chords.  There are also enrichment opportunities for classical, jazz and rock musicians, as well as singers. Performing Arts Talented students from across Yeovil College get involved in every aspect of our annual production, including performing, administration, set or costume design or provising back stage technical support.  The 2010 three night run of 'Little Shop of Horrors' featured the work of nearly 100 students.  The production was hailed a triumphant return to the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, and a clear example of the walth of creative talent at Yeovil College. Yeovil Town Football Club Scholarship Program Yeovil Town Football Club has teamed up with Yeovil College to offer a fantastic new scheme for talented football players who are keen to work towards a professional career with Yeovil Town FC. For more information about this and all our Gifted and Talented opportunities, please refer to the Gifted and Talented Opportunities section of the Full Time Prospectus 2012-13.  View Gifted and Talented Programme View Prospectuses

Other Opportunities
Oxbridge Taster Courses
Specialist Preparation for Oxbridge Applicants
Bar National Mock Trial
Youth Parliament
Nuffield Bursaries
Med Link
Vet Link
British Colleges' Sport Championships
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Armed Forces Officer Preparation
Sutton Trust Summer Schools

For a copy of our Gifted and Talented information leaflet, please email info@yeovil.ac.uk.