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Curriculum Overview
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Study Overview
We give you the freedom and stimulus to go further than the standard exam-led A level curriculum. Find out more about what you’ll be studying with this overview of the curriculum.
Exeter Mathematics Certificate
You will be challenged and supported to develop the skills you need for the future whilst exploring big and interesting problems.
Curriculum X
A series of optional eXciting eXtra courses that will eXtend and deepen your knowledge whilst preparing you for university study.
Problem Solving
Explore challenging problems and develop the skills to solve complex questions in Maths, Physics and Computer Science.
Tutorial programme
Pastoral and Academic tutorials are fundamental to equipping students to thrive at EMS and beyond.
Extra Curricular
As passionate as we are about maths, physics and computing, we also thrive with variety and benefit from broad interests.
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