University Placements
Most of Ashbourne's students have the defined intention of gaining a place on a university degree course. We have many years of experience in helping students win places on competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Law, English and Economics. There are strong links between Ashbourne and British universities.

The process of discussion about university aims begins at the initial meeting with the student and is then built upon through the weekly sixth form extension programme, led by senior staff with extensive experience in guiding students through higher education applications. The programme focuses on selecting the right course and institution, preparing a successful personal statement and practising interview technique, using video recording where appropriate. Additional individual help is always available where required. Seminars on particular areas are organised with the aid of outside speakers from higher education and the professions. In addition, students are encouraged to attend appropriate external conferences and open days which offer a further insight into the admissions process.

Ashbourne's outstanding reputation in the fine and applied arts means we regularly have successful applicants to the leading art schools.

Medical School Entrance
Ashbourne's specialist programme for applicants to the Medical Sciences (including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Psychology and Biochemistry) builds on many years of impressive results. The programme is overseen by Professor John Foreman, FRCP, Dean of Students and Professor of Pharmacology at University College , London . An admissions tutor for many years, Professor Foreman conducts seminars and mock interviews at Ashbourne.

Art School Entrance
Ashbourne's outstanding reputation in the fine and applied arts means we regularly have successful applicants to the leading art schools, who benefit from the detailed and specialist advice offered by our Art Department on portfolio preparation and other aspects of their application.