From Oakham into the Future – Our Student Ruth's Path Towards Medicine

It's wonderful to see the journey our student Ruth has taken: She came to Oakham School through us at the start of Sixth Form – and made the most of every opportunity there.

This summer, she completed her International Baccalaureate with an outstanding 43 out of 45 points – and is now taking her next step towards studying medicine. She's using her current gap year to gain practical experience in hospitals in Germany, Austria, and Africa.

At Oakham School, Ruth experienced boarding life in all its breadth: She competed in cross country and was awarded Sports Colours, sang in the school choir, and performed in the Gala Concert. Particularly formative was a service project in Kenya, which she completed as part of the IB programme CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). There, she helped build classrooms and led activities at a local primary school – an experience that significantly strengthened her desire to study medicine.

Ruth herself describes her time in Kenya as "the highlight of my time at Oakham". During her gap year, she now hopes to work as a volunteer in a Kenyan hospital.

We're delighted about her positive development and wish her all the best for the years ahead!

Read the full story on the Oakham School website