Programme Start
12 Jul 2026
Online Programme
Leaf Summer 2026 Cohort: Five Week Online Program
by Leaf
Programs preparing talented teenagers (15–19) to have a positive impact at university and beyond, by building the habits, confidence, and thinking skills needed to make strong academic and career choices.
Last verified: 4 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Online Programme
Leaf Summer 2026 Cohort: Five Week Online Program
by Leaf
Programs preparing talented teenagers (15–19) to have a positive impact at university and beyond, by building the habits, confidence, and thinking skills needed to make strong academic and career choices.
Last verified: 4 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 15–19
Age range / Year group
Ages 15–19
Location / Region
Not listed
Cost
From £0
Duration
5 weeks
Format
Online
LogicDebatingEthicsComputer ScienceTechnologyProblem-solvingCritical AnalysisLaw & justiceNatural SciencesPhilosophyCoding & AI
Sessions: []
Outcomes: ["Make informed academic and career choices", "Build sustainable habits for long-term positive impact", "Engage deeply with big ideas and real-world challenges"]
TL;DR
Programs preparing talented teenagers (15–19) to have a positive impact at university and beyond, by building the habits, confidence, and thinking skills needed to make strong academic and career choices. The programme is 100% online and built around an Oxbridge/Ivy-style learning experience, combining self-paced exploration with guided, small-group discussion led in a tutorial format. Students learn alongside a cohort of curious, high-ability peers, engaging with big ideas and real-world questions rather than just memorising content. The experience is complemented by talks and Q&As with experts, designed to help students connect what they’re studying to real careers and current challenges, and to leave with clearer direction, stronger reasoning, and a better sense of how they want to contribute.
What is Leaf Summer 2026 Cohort: Five Week Online Program?
Programs preparing talented teenagers (15–19) to have a positive impact at university and beyond, by building the habits, confidence, and thinking skills needed to make strong academic and career choices. The programme is 100% online and built around an Oxbridge/Ivy-style learning experience, combining self-paced exploration with guided, small-group discussion led in a tutorial format. Students learn alongside a cohort of curious, high-ability peers, engaging with big ideas and real-world questions rather than just memorising content. The experience is complemented by talks and Q&As with experts, designed to help students connect what they’re studying to real careers and current challenges, and to leave with clearer direction, stronger reasoning, and a better sense of how they want to contribute.
What you actually do
Facilitated discussion groups place you in a cohort of smart, curious students where you explore the course material together through guided, tutorial-style conversations rather than passive lectures. Alongside this, you’ll join talks and Q&As with professionals and subject experts that connect big ideas to real-world work and current challenges. You can also access mentorship and, where relevant, referrals to help you pursue follow-up projects or next steps beyond the programme. For students aiming at competitive universities, the experience can include support with university admissions preparation—such as guidance relevant to UCAS and Oxbridge-style applications—so you finish with clearer direction and stronger evidence of your interests.
Step-by-step process
- 1
100% online
- 2
Five hours per week
- 3
Oxbridge/Ivy-style learning
- 4
Q&As with experts
- 5
Uni prep and support
- 6
Sliding scale; free if needed
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme End
16 Aug 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme Start | 12 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 16 Aug 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-19 who have not yet started university
Students on a gap year are welcome
International students can apply if able to attend US and UK time zone events
Need not be actively studying the subject to take that course
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £0
Funding or discounts
- Free-if-needed access (tiered donation system for five-week cohort)
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