Course content 

The course runs like a conference, with students enjoying an exciting programme of guest speakers and workshops.

World Leaders encourages students to explore contemporary skills such as debating, critical thinking, and team work.

The course looks at different world issues, which help to get young people engaged in making the world a better place. Students focus on acknowledging the importance of certain themes like climate change, gender equality, and sustainable cities and communities. Students will learn about the 17 sustainable goals adopted by the UN aimed to promote peace and prosperity for people and the planet.

The course follows the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals which are a call to action by all countries (poor, rich, and middle-income) to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Students can choose to focus on one goal and will work on their presentation based on this, which is then judged by the panel at the end of their course.

Workshops include: Introduction to Global Issues, Renewable Energy, Diversity and Inclusion, Healthcare, and Employment.

Students can choose to implement their projects when they get home and get a head start on becoming a world leader.

There are two full-day trips and two half-day trips as part of the two week course to explore London and other famous cities such as Brighton and Windsor.

Guest speakers

Hannah Messenger, a Resource Mobilisation Consultant, who works for the United Nations on their Sustainable Goals Action plan will talk to students about the vision to eradicate poverty and be available to answer any questions.