University Preparation
Badminton School supports students through distinctive programmes that bridge academic learning with professional aspirations. These initiatives, starting from Year 9, help young people explore career paths while developing practical skills that universities value. The approach combines structured guidance with opportunities for independent exploration, allowing students to shape their future with confidence.
Senior School Initiatives
From Year 9 onwards, students engage with real-world challenges through initiatives like the NatWest entrepreneurship competition, where they develop innovative solutions to community issues. Year 10 brings a career day with Oppidan Education, featuring interview workshops and speaker presentations. By Year 11, work experience becomes central, with coordinators supporting everything from organizational contacts to travel planning. This practical exposure proves invaluable when applying to universities, helping students clarify their professional direction while building experience that distinguishes them from other applicants.
Sixth Form Programme
Lower Sixth students enter the “Expanding Horizons” programme, which weaves together monthly Inspiration evenings with guest lecturers, the National Skills Challenge day, and Next Steps Week. They attend UK university fairs, UCAS events, and admissions workshops. Upper Sixth brings the Induction programme, covering Oxbridge interviews, digital safety, and university life discussions. Weekly sessions on higher education and careers run throughout, while awards like the Urquhart Travel Award and OBA University Book Award support academic development beyond the classroom.
Special Programmes
The newly introduced AFA (Creative Writing Apprentice of Fine Arts) nurtures aspiring writers within a collaborative environment. Students can pursue internationally recognized language diplomas—DELE for Spanish, DELF for French, TestDaf for German, and HSK for Chinese—which particularly benefit those planning to study or work abroad. Lower Sixth students may also choose the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), an independent research qualification that commands strong recognition among leading universities and allows deep investigation into self-selected topics.
