Accelerate
programme
Accelerate is our bespoke STEM programme of study for academically minded A Level students.
What is the accelerate programme?
Accelerate is a programme designed to advance our STEM students’ progress in securing competitive industry placements and university courses in STEM fields.
The programme provides additional support for independent research projects (Including the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)), participation in international STEM competitions, STEM work placements, and access to talks and workshops from guest speakers.
At Truro and Penwith College, we recognise that student success 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 in your 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), individual research, or a STEM based project/competition.
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.​
Study at least two of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electronics
Environmental Science
Maths
Further Maths
Physics
Join at least one of the following:
Allied Health
Computing
Engineering
Maths
Medics'
Physics
STEM Research
Outreach opportunities
Oxbridge support
Student research conference
Challenges and Olympiads
Project work and Competitions
EPQ
Talks by professionals
Opportunities for work experience
Study skills
Regular academic progress reviews
Development of meta-cognition
1:1 university application support
Personal development
Wellbeing
Leadership and social skills
our stories
Grace and Martha – Oxbridge Success
Poppy’s Story
Ali’s Story
Ziji’s Story
I like being in classes with people who are all achieving high and being pushed more by the lectures. I also like how we get notified about all the opportunities available to us and are encouraged to participate in all we can to make our applications for university even better.
Poppy - A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics
To find out more about the programme contact our Accelerate Coordinator:
Email: accelerate@truro-penwith.ac.ukÂ
Phone: 01872 305515
