Hear from our Sixth Form Students

Past and present Sixth Form students share their experiences of life at Hockerill, offering an authentic insight into studying the International Baccalaureate and being part of our vibrant community. From the perspectives of both day students and boarders, they reflect on the academic challenge of the IB, the support of dedicated teachers, and the opportunities to travel, lead and get involved in College life. Their stories highlight the strong sense of belonging at Hockerill and how the Sixth Form helps students grow in confidence, independence and ambition.

Current Student

Tom
McKean

I chose boarding to immerse myself in Hockerill life, meet new people, and make friends for life. The two hours of prep each night have helped me manage my time and improve my academics, and the close connections here made me feel very welcome as a new student. My advice? Do it—you’ll never regret it. Boarding benefits you socially and academically, and with everyone’s friendliness, you’ll feel like part of a family.

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Current Student

Esme
Hatley

I’ve grown significantly from Year 12 to Year 13 in how I approach my academic work. The structured, collaborative prep in Year 12 gave me the routine I needed to build strong study habits, while the more independent model in Year 13 has pushed me to take real ownership of my learning, much like at university. The Sixth Form prep space and regular check-ins with my boarding tutor have helped me manage my workload and refine my study style. Boarding has been central to building the maturity, organisation and resilience I need for the IB and beyond.

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Current Student

Nkosi
Ncube

At my previous school I wasn’t a boarder, but I saw how much fun the boarders had and how close they were. Because I live locally, flexi boarding at Hockerill has been the best option for me. It’s helped me make many more friends, as we spend more time together, and the evening prep sessions have helped me stay on top of my work. I enjoy being able to relax with friends after school and still get my homework done. A highlight has been events like watching the Thames Cup, which brings all the boarders together. I’d encourage anyone to give boarding a try – the community is very close and there are lots of weekend trips and activities that everyone can enjoy.

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Current Student

Eloise
Daniell 

I recently joined Hockerill’s sixth form at the start of September, which I chose to do because of the opportunities that doing the IB provides to develop my skills both now and in the future. Something that’s stood out to me is the profound sense of community at Hockerill as both the students and teachers have been incredibly welcoming and friendly. Being an international school, there are so many people that I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet otherwise, which I think is a really unique aspect of the school. I also feel that Hockerill has helped me improve as both a critical thinker and engaged student as teachers are really encouraging and supportive, in all aspects of my education. The many opportunities outside of the classroom has been another great way to settle into the school and make new friends which I’ve found through extra-curriculars such as Mock Trial Club, Peer-Mentoring and Netball. Overall, I feel very lucky to be a part of Hockerill’s community as everyone is very like-minded and wanting to achieve their very best which the IB wholly prepares us for. 

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