Programme Start
6 Jul 2026
In-person Programme
Headington Future Global Leaders
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme focused on understanding power, politics, and influence in an international context, including how governments work, how global organisations respond to crises, and how leaders build trust and authority; with development of debate, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
Headington Future Global Leaders
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme focused on understanding power, politics, and influence in an international context, including how governments work, how global organisations respond to crises, and how leaders build trust and authority; with development of debate, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 12–16
Age range / Year group
Ages 12–16
Location / Region
Oxford
Cost
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
DebatingPolitics
Accommodation: Boarding houses (residential campus)
Meals: 3 meals per day
Certificate: Interactive learning in global affairs with debates, model United Nations sessions, scenario-based simulations, leadership workshops, cross-cultural collaboration with peers from diverse backgrounds, plus excursions and a multi-activity social programme; includes weekly “Time To Shine” group projects and an end-of-course report and certificate.
Outcomes: ["Understanding Global Systems", "Developing Leadership Skills", "Practising Debate and Diplomacy", "Applying Knowledge to Real Issues"]
TL;DR
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme focused on understanding power, politics, and influence in an international context, including how governments work, how global organisations respond to crises, and how leaders build trust and authority; with development of debate, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
What is Headington Future Global Leaders?
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme focused on understanding power, politics, and influence in an international context, including how governments work, how global organisations respond to crises, and how leaders build trust and authority; with development of debate, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
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Cost and what is included
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks)); includes Residential Price (2 weeks): 4595.
Accommodation
Boarding houses (residential campus)
Meals
3 meals per day
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Oxford.
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Interactive learning in global affairs with debates, model United Nations sessions, scenario-based simulations, leadership workshops, cross-cultural collaboration with peers from diverse backgrounds, plus excursions and a multi-activity social programme; includes weekly “Time To Shine” group projects and an end-of-course report and certificate.
Step-by-step process
- 1
15 Hours of Academic Content Per Week
- 2
Time To Shine Projects
- 3
Excursions (including Thorpe Park, London and Oxford)
- 4
Social Programme (multi-activities and themed events)
- 5
Develop English Language Skills
- 6
End of Course Report and Certificate
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme End
20 Jul 2026
Programme Start
20 Jul 2026
Programme End
3 Aug 2026
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Programme Start | 6 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 20 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme Start | 20 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 3 Aug 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Age 12–16
English level B1+ (Intermediate and above)
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
Funding or discounts
- SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme
What's included
Residential Price (2 weeks): 4595
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Course Modules
Time to Shine Projects
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
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