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THIS ISSixth Form Co-Curricular

Where Sixth Formers Build Skills That Set Them Apart

Sherfield Sixth Form offers one of the richest and most ambitious co-curricular programmes of any school in the region. In a competitive world, students need more than grades, they need experiences that shape character, deepen resilience, and spark ambition. Sherfield’s exceptional co-curricular programme gives students exactly that.

From a full afternoon of sport each week to Model United Nations, debating, Duke of Edinburgh Gold, Young Enterprise, and public speaking competitions at Imperial College London, students can build powerful portfolios that impress top universities.

Opportunities extend beyond campus. Sixth Formers take part in:

  • Volunteering in Zanzibar

  • World Challenge expeditions to Peru or India

  • European cultural and academic trips

  • Leadership conferences across Asia

  • Professional internships and industry experiences

Sherfield doesn’t prepare students for the world, we take them into it.

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The International Advanced Diploma (IAD)?

A qualification that gives Sherfield students a future-proof advantage.

One of the most distinctive and valuable elements of Sixth Form life at Sherfield is the International Advanced Diploma (IAD), an innovative programme that combines rigorous A-Level study with the development of seven essential real-world skills. It represents a forward-thinking approach to education designed to prepare young people not just for university, but for the world they will inherit.

Developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne’s New Metrics for Success initiative, the IAD blends academic excellence with future-ready competencies including:

  • Communication

  • Collaboration

  • Ethical leadership

  • Critical and quality thinking

  • Agency in learning

  • Active citizenship

  • Personal development


Students follow a personalised pathway aligned with their interests, whether STEM & Engineering, Environmental Science, Arts & Emerging Media, Global Leadership or Medical Sciences, giving them a customised educational experience rarely available at school level.

 

Exclusive benefits of the IAD at Sherfield:

  • A-Level + Skills Advantage: Students gain their A-Levels plus a robust portfolio of real-world competencies.

  • Global Partnerships: Access to mentorships, workshops and programmes with leading institutions including Yale, Durham University, and the Villars Institute.

  • A Competitive Edge in Admissions: Students graduate with a digital skills portfolio that showcases their strengths beyond grades, hugely impactful for university and apprenticeship applications.

  • Preparation for Emerging Careers: The programme develops adaptability, creativity and problem-solving abilities for roles that may not exist yet.

  • Personalised Student Pathways: Students focus on areas that match their passions, creating a sense of purpose and direction early in their sixth-form journey.

 
Extra and co-curricular options
  • Ivy House Leadership Award
  • Model United Nations and Debating
  • Sherfield Service Programme
  • The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
  • The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
  • Level 3 Qualification in Leading a Project for Positive Change - Environmental Leadership - delivered in Partnership with the WWF and RSPB
  • Level 4 Diploma in Applied Finance delivered in partnership with AmplifyME
  • LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Communication: Speaking in Public
  • Cambridge University Judge Business School’s First Certificate in Business*
  • University of the Arts London Portfolio Preparation Courses (Art or Fashion pathways available)*
  • Young Enterprise Programme

*subject to an additional but reduced cost


Prospectus and Course Booklet
Additional Opportunities, visits and trips

Sherfield Sixth Form offers a range of additional opportunities to enhance the student experience.

As a Sixth Former, you can access some of the most exciting trips, both inside the UK and abroad. Trips and opportunities that have run in the recent past or are planned for the immediate future include:

  • World Challenge expedition to Peru
  • Volunteering Trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Cultural Trips to France and New York
  • Termly UK-based cultural trips for International Students (to museums, historical sites, sporting events, theatre trips and more).
  • Day trips to visit UK universities.
  • Overseas university and college tour programmes in the USA and Asia.
  • Termly Sixth Form Socials.
  • Woodlands Team Building Trip: Every September, Year 12 and 13 students travel to the Brecon Beacons or the Gower Peninsula for a team-building weekend.
  • Summer Residential: Year 12 students attend the Ignite Campus for an outdoor education and sustainability programme in the Swiss Alps.
  • Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award: Year 12 students can complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, with the Ignite Residential counting as the residential element.
  • EiM Student Leadership Conference: Our Head Prefects attend the EiM Student Leadership Conference.
  • Mentoring Programme: Each student receives professional mentoring and thorough training, enabling them to support the school community effectively during their service activities.
Student Leadership

Student Leadership sits at the core of the Sherfield Sixth Form.

Leadership plays an integral role in future success and in community betterment. Sixth Formers receive a host of Leadership training and a wide range of opportunities to lead support their future development and give back to the broader school community in equal measure.

The Sherfield Sixth Form Leaders programme includes:

  • The delivery of the Ivy House Leadership Programme to all Year 12 students.
  • Mentoring and coaching training for all Year 12 students.
  • Opportunities to mentor younger students.
  • Leadership roles including Head Prefects, Deputy Head Prefects, Head Boarder, Heads of Houses and Sixth Form Council Members.
  • Volunteering roles both at school and in charitable organisations in the local community.
  • Head Prefects attend the EiM Student leadership Conference, held in Seoul, South Korea in 2025 and Shanghai, China in 2026.
     

"Sixth Form leadership opportunities are everywhere. This year we have raised over £4,000 for charitable causes, taught reading to our youngest students in the Prep School and redesigned the Sixth Form kitchen. I've learned so much through the opportunities in the Sixth Form."Megan, Year 13 Student
English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Every student for whom English is not their first language will have the opportunity to participate in 5-10 hours of fortnightly EAL lessons built around the Cambridge English Language Exams curricula. Students will receive expert tuition to prepare them for the C1 Advanced and, where necessary, the B1 First for Schools Exam. As such, all international students will leave Sherfield having been prepared for a qualification that will facilitate their admission to a leading UK or global university. EAL lessons will also focus on academic English and support students in accessing their A-Level subjects.
 
Give Your Child Experiences That Truly Set Them Apart

Explore the transformative opportunities available exclusively to Sherfield Sixth Form students. Contact Admissions to arrange a visit at admissions@sherfieldschool.co.uk or click here to fill in a form to register your interest.

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“Leaders ensure that the delivery of economic education in the sixth form, as part of their enrichment course, focuses on important life skills such as weekly budgeting and an understanding of the housing market.”

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