Kings’ Alumni
The Kings’ Alumni Association seeks to strengthen the school’s ties to our wider community, connecting our graduates with a group of like-minded individuals, whose pathways and career choices form powerful networking opportunities for their futures. Below is a small selection of old Kingsonians’ stories.
Yasmin Kubba
A Levels: Biology, Business, Maths
Yasmin was Kings' School Al Barsha's Head Girl from the first Kings' graduating cohort; class of 2019. Yasmin went on to graduate from Kingston University London with a first-class honours degree in Business Management. Following her graduation, Yasmin was offered a job as an associate at PwC in Dubai, within the Assurance Department.
In Yasmin's words: "I feel extremely lucky to have a Kings' education behind me and to have benefitted from such strong support from the academic team. I was fortunate enough to have been awarded a dual sports and academic scholarship that presented further developmental opportunities and pushed me to work to the best of my ability. I was always interested in business and relished the opportunity to establish the Kings' Enterprise Club. I carry with me great memories and friendships from Kings' that will remain with me and continue to shape me as an individual throughout my career, and my life."
Michael Rizk
A Levels: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths
Through securing his place at TU Delft, home to one of the leading academic programmes in aerospace technology in all of Europe, Michael was able to pursue his career goals.
In Michael's words: "I have always been interested in aviation and aeroplanes, there's something about being able to control, design, and improve what are essentially giant flying pieces of metal to this degree of accuracy and convenience that's so alluring. I guess it's also about the whole importance of the industry to the modern eceonomy and how relevant aviation is becoming in everyone's lives. Engineers have lots of ethical responsibilities and can play a role in improving the world. For me personally, a potential route is to continue doing research, in which case I'd like to have an environmentally positive impact with my work."
Millie McElroy
A Levels: English Literature, History, Spanish
Millie's journey through Kings' saw her adapt to numerous roles, from Lead Student to Head Girl; from Year Book Editor to Student Mentor. An outstanding Student Ambassador and a true role model to her peers, Millie earned the prestigious Kings' Headteacher's Award. Completing her work experience at Vogue Magazine in London, at a law firm in Jersey, and within the legal department at PwC, strengthened Millie's resolve to pursue law and she earned a place at Durham Law School - a world leader in legal education and research.
In Millie's words: "Studying at Kings' was an exceptional experience. The academic demands of the A Levels meant that I needed hard work and self motivation alongside my dedicated and supportive teaching staff. The Kings' Leadership Team achieved the perfect balance of pushing and nurturing me throughout, enabling me to achieve the results of A*AA."
Juan Salazar
A Levels: Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Economics
Juan secured one of only 11 major scholarships awarded globally by Royal Central School for Speech & Drama in the UK.
In Juan's words: "It was an amazing feeling to get the A Level results I hoped for and to be able to pursue my ambition. Preparation for the exams for extremely challenging as I had to travel to the UK for university auditions so the encouragement and support from the academic team was invaluable. Kings' played a huge role in getting me to this point in my life. I was fortunate enough to receive a part scholarship when my parents moved back home to Colombia that enable me to continue my A Level studies and my teachers were incredibly supportive. I fell in love with drama in Year 9 and always had a keen interest in film so I was especially proud to establish the Kings' Film Club. Now, with clear skies ahead for my immediate future, I am looking forward to new opportunities and hoping to eventually follow a career behind the camera."