Academies

If you’re aiming for top universities and competitive careers, Reach Academy is designed for high-achieving students ready to push further. It goes beyond the classroom to build your confidence, ambition and curiosity, helping you stand out and succeed at the highest level.

You’ll take part in a residential trip to London, hear from inspiring guest speakers, connect with professionals through e-mentoring, and get expert support with your university applications - all while challenging yourself and being part of something exceptional.

Find out more about the range of sports academies we offer which include football, rugby, climbing, netball and volleyball!

The North Devon College STEM Academy is designed for students with a passion for science, technology, engineering or maths and who want to enhance their understanding of the scientific world.

Providing the chance to add valuable experience and skills to your CV, you’ll also get to hear from guest speakers offering engaging insights into their work in the STEM sector. Recently we have invited professionals to discuss topics ranging from the quest for life beyond our planet to engineering at McLaren Racing.

You will be able to participate in events run by The Royal Institution and The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), as well as attend an Introduction Data Science course run by the MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry).

The VETMED Academy is designed for students looking towards a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and nursing.

You will have the opportunity to experience real ‘as it happens’ work placement opportunities through our prestigious partnerships with Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust and Health Education South West.

You’ll hear from exceptional guest speakers who work in a variety of medical roles who will share their work and career pathways with you, answer your questions and discuss relevant social and current affairs topics.

There will be opportunities to take part in engaging practical sessions that go far beyond the normal A Level syllabus and you will take part in workshops covering everything from dissection to optometry.