Work Experience

Work Experience is encouraged from the O Block onwards. There is no doubt that exposure to a real life working environment can help shape career decision-making. Furthermore, relevant work experience will certainly provide Reptonians with an invaluable edge in interviews for a university place or a first time job. Indeed, for many professions, such as medicine and law, relevant work experience is essential.

Pupils are expected to arrange at least two spells of work experience before the start of the Upper Sixth and they are encouraged to take responsibility and organise their own work placements. To assist, the School has its own database of work experience placements, making use of the Old Reptonian network and parents of current pupils who are able to offer pupils advice and work experience.

Work experience courses for a wide range of occupation types can also be arranged through ISCO’s ‘Expanding Horizons’ initiative. As part of these courses, pupils can expect to learn more about the nature of the work for a specific job type, gain exposure to an active working environment and understand the qualifications and personal qualities that employers are looking for.

Other work experience opportunities are advertised by the careers department throughout the school year.