Taster Days

If you love Maths and you think EMS may be for you, we strongly recommend you sample what we have to offer at one of our Taster Days.

We hold a series of Taster Days for Year 11 students who are considering applying to EMS for A-level study every autumn term.

This event is aimed at Year 11 students, giving you to a chance to meet staff and students and immerse yourself in the fun but demanding Maths, Physics and Computing challenges we are into here.

Meet the EMS staff and students, take part in a series of workshops, have your questions answered.

Not in Year 11 yet? Click here to join our admissions mailing list and we will notify you when Open and Taster Days become available to book for you (or your child’s) Year Group.

Taster Days with EMS – Autumn Term (for entry the following September)

We run a number of Taster Days every Autumn term. Please check the box to the right for dates and a link to our booking form.

Taster Days are the only way to get a true feel of the unique, informal atmosphere at Exeter Maths School. We start the day with a presentation from our Head, Kerry Burnham, before the students break off into groups to experience lessons in Maths, Physics and Computer Science. Parents are welcome to join in the Head’s presentation and Q&A session. Taster Days include a separate information session for those interested in EMS residential accommodation.

Dates for Taster and Open Days

We are running five Taster Days in the Autumn term of 2025. These are aimed at students in Year 11 who are considering EMS for A-level study, for entry in September 2026. Each Taster Day event has the same content so you only need book one event. Please click your preferred date to be taken to the online booking portal.

Taster Day 1: Saturday 4th October MORNING (0900-1315)

Taster Day 2: Saturday 4th October AFTERNOON (1245-1700)

Taster Day 3: Saturday 18th October MORNING (0900-1315)

Taster Day 4: Saturday 18th October AFTERNOON (1245-1700)

Taster Day 5: Saturday 29th November AFTERNOON (1245-1700)

For students in Year 10, we run an annual Online Open Day in the summer term. This event will take place on Tuesday on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 1700. A booking form will be published here nearer the time.

If you are interested in entry in September 2027 or later, please join our admissions mailing list here and you will be contacted about events at the appropriate time.

Video Introductions to EMS

Whilst you are waiting to attend a Taster Day or open event, you may enjoy these short videos which give a taster of what it’s like to be at EMS.

Introduction to EMS

Student Tour of EMS

Student Tour of EMS (with subtitles)

Brief Overview of EMS Boarding