“The journey doesn’t just start and end with NCS. Use it as a stepping stone to achieve what you set out to achieve.”

"Darnell was the second student to enrol at The NCS on a summery August morning in 2014. He was taking a ‘leap of faith’ in joining a new and unproven sixth form built on a promise and vision. He then applied all the lessons and skills he gained with us and made another leap into the world of finance where he now has a thriving career in the City of London’s investment banking sector. The NCS played a crucial role in solidifying Darnell’s journey into adulthood. He emphasises the importance of students learning from The NCS, not just academically but holistically. "

“It’s really rare to find teachers and individuals who are so invested in you. They make sure that they follow up with you [to see] how you’re doing. I am truly, truly grateful for my experiences at The NCS.”

"Having your professional skills being built is one of the cornerstones of our Emerging Talent Programme. What Samiya learned and experienced in her two years at The NCS opened the door to one of the biggest corporate law firms in the world. She chose to join our first cohort of students in 2014, specifically for the professional skills tutoring that we provide. She loved how we tailor enrichment to each individual’s strengths and desired destinations. During her time at The NCS Samiya enjoyed workshops at a wide variety of corporate law firms. After impressing senior associates and partners during work experience and having completed her solicitor legal practice course (LPC), she’s now joined White & Case on a training contract. "

“The NCS gave me everything I wanted in a college experience. It helped me through my A-Levels so much. The teachers are amazing. I would absolutely 100% recommend it.”

"Tafsia joined us from Sarah Bonnell and achieved A* / A* / A* / A* / A at A-Level. She went on to study Material Science and Engineering at MIT in America - the world’s greatest university - graduating in 2020. She has since worked on research at Beyond Meat in LA and now is working at a technology company in London as well as providing personal tutoring within STEM. She recently returned to The NCS to teach a coding course with fellow NCS/MIT graduate Isuf. The NCS provided Tafsia with all the support she needed to achieve her goal of attending an Ivy League university. Her message of positivity and not being afraid to compete to get the best for yourself reverberates around the walls of our buildings, leaving many students now looking to emulate her successes. "

“I’m really glad that I was able to go to a sixth form that is raising the standards in Newham.”

"Zereena joined our first cohort when The NCS opened in 2014 with the hope of being inspired by an exciting new sixth form that promised students more than just academics. She soon found herself excelling in our learning environment and became our first ever student to receive an offer to continue her studies at Oxbridge. Ten years on and she’s now working in the House of Commons, helping MPs and lawmakers shape the future of the country, meaning that every day she embodies The NCS vision to, “leave a positive and lasting contribution to society.”"