Isobel achieved the A-Level grades that she needed to study International Relations at the University of Exeter.

However, she has decided to decline this offer, take a Gap Year, and re-apply to either St Andrews, Edinburgh, or Durham.

Isobel joined King's Ely Sixth Form in Year 12 from another independent school.

Isobel studied Politics, History, and Textiles for her A-Levels. She also completed an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), titled: 'Silence and Complicity: Was there any justification in 2003 for Blair taking the UK to war with Iraq?'

We caught up with Isobel after she received her A-Level results to find out more about her King's experience and what her next steps are...

Isobel, what are your Gap Year plans?

I intend to take an intensive language course at an immersion programme - the location is still to be decided. I continue to study courses related to the field of interest around Social Sciences, such as “moralities of everyday life” from Yale University. I also continue to work with Compassion in Politics, in developing social media posts and engagement. 

What career path do you plan on pursuing?

I am aiming for a career in international organisations, humanitarian and development work, public policy research, diplomacy, political communication, or a role within Government and Global Governance, where I can contribute to meaningful international projects.

What is the quality and style of teaching like at King’s?

All of my teachers provided exceptional support throughout my A-Levels. They challenged me to progress, and they always believed in me when I would often doubt myself. 

What else did you participate in during your time at King’s?

The ultimate highlight of my time at King’s was most definitely the Sixth Form Trip to Kenya, where I realised the true value of life was to be happy and content with what you have. I think another core memory of King's was also the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Expedition. It challenged me, both physically and mentally, and built my resilience in order to complete such a challenging walk.  

Do you feel that you have been well supported pastorally at King’s?

I felt that I could have gone to any members of staff in my boarding house for help or support, especially Mrs Jackson, who was my Housemistress and my History and Politics Teacher. I became very close with her.

What will you miss most about King’s and what did you enjoy most during your time here?

Boarding at King’s was genuinely the happiest period of my life so far. Surrounded by such a lovely and caring community, I will miss this the most. I made such strong friendships with people who I now class as family. 

In what ways do you think King’s is unique or special compared to other schools?

Joining King’s Ely Sixth Form is the best decision I have ever made. The school has shaped me into the person I am today. Despite being there for only two years, King’s has had a massive positive impact on me.

I think one of the main things that makes King’s unique compared to other schools, in my experience, is that King's nurtures confidence in every student. Nobody needs to fit into a certain mould. At King’s, everyone is embraced for who they are, so every student can shine, and that is what is so special about the school. 

Describe King’s in three words!

Unique, encouraging, supportive.