Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2015 | Page 109

EDUCATION Ryde School 01983 617970 [email protected] New academic choices coming to Ryde School N ew developments are coming to Ryde School Sixth Form for September. New academic choices, new extra-curricular and enrichment programmes, refurbished and independent Sixth Form areas and additional opportunity for Sixth Form boarding will help to ensure all students develop their talents and life skills and optimise their potential. Students already choose between the International Baccalaureate (IB), with six subjects and the more traditional A Level programme of three, more specialised subjects. From September, Ryde School has also applied to run the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP). The IBCP will offer the more practically-minded the combination of two or three academic subjects with a more vocational course such as Marine Engineering or Outside Education and Sport. Mandarin and Latin are being extended throughout the school curriculum and a comprehensive programme of careers and life-long learning has been introduced. A wide programme of extra-curricular activities including new competitive sailing, ensures students extend their learning inside and outside the classroom. A newly refurbished Sixth Form area and associated facilities will allow students to adjust to more independence prior to University or further education. Boarding facilities ensure students can take full advantage of flexi and weekly boarding options, in Ryde from September, or at the School’s extensive rural facilities in Bembridge. Students can stay in homely individual study bedrooms when parents are off the Island or simply more flexibility is required. Come and see for yourself. Assessments for Sixth Form Bursaries and Scholarships will take place during the week beginning February 23. Contact Rebecca Buckett, Admissions Secretary, on [phone] for more details or to arrange a visit. www.visitilife.com 109