CSMS is part of Camborne Sixth Form at Camborne Science and International Academy, which is the top state-funded Post-16 STEM provider in Cornwall. We believe in a traditional approach to teaching and learning; where brilliant specialist teachers and attentive, ambitious learners come together to achieve exceptional results – but we also believe in the modern, the cutting edge and the innovative.
With STEM maths workshops, dedicated pathways for supporting subject specialisms, an international programme of peer-to-peer collaboration and partnership, an inspirational academic lecture series, research placements, summer schools and more, CSMS provides the stimulating, supportive and educational environment in which students can flourish to achieve their future potential.
Why CSMS?
Our students are stretched and challenged to think way beyond the curriculum; the programme at CSMS allows you to work and thrive in a place where you are surrounded by other like minded students and staff, and visiting academics provide an intensive programme of lectures and seminars showcasing their current research. These experiences inspire and prepare the students for life at university, and provide a unique opportunity for incisive and creative thought.
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A Culture of Research
Imagine a place where you are given the time, space and resources to carry out your own authentic scientific research. Here at CSMS, we place research at the heart of our work.
All our students are strongly encouraged to undertake their own research project alongside their A Levels, supported by a team of specialist teachers alongside exceptional links with local, national and international universities.
We are extremely proud to be a Partner School of the Institute for Research in Schools. Our involvement with this organisation means that CSMS students have access to big data from a huge number of incredible projects and undertake their own original research, writing an academic paper and submitting it for publication. This research can also be used as the basis for an Extended Project Qualification.
Students are also encouraged to present their research at national and international competitions. Over the last few years CSMS students have competed in and won awards at the Asian-Pacific Conference of Young Scientists in Thailand, the Korea Science Academy Science Fair in South Korea and the International Student Science Fair in Singapore and Thailand.
Entrance process
We’d be delighted to meet you and tell you more about the incredible opportunities on offer at CSMS. To find out more about visiting us for a tour please email us on [email protected]. Once you have decided to apply to CSMS you will need to complete an application form. Applicants will be invited to an interview which will give you a chance to ask questions about the CSMS programme and to discuss subject choices for your A Levels. Following a successful interview you will be given a conditional offer, which usually requires you to achieve a minimum of grade 8s in the subjects you intend to take at CSMS as well as an additional four GCSEs at grade 6 or above. You will also have to meet the minimum entry requirements for Camborne Sixth Form.