Supreme Summer Future Global Leader Program for Teenagers at Headington School Campus in Oxford

Course Description: Supreme Summer Future Global Leader Program for Teenagers at Headington School Campus in Oxford

Future Entrepreneur Programme

Ages 12–16 | Headington

Course Overview

The Future Entrepreneur Programme is a two-week, hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship and business thinking for students aged 12–16. Designed for ambitious, creative learners, the programme explores how ideas become viable businesses and how entrepreneurship can be used to solve real-world challenges.

Students are introduced to key business disciplines including entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and strategy. Through workshops, simulations, and collaborative projects, they develop the confidence, creativity, and communication skills needed to think like future founders and business leaders in a rapidly evolving global economy.

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Academic Structure & Learning Approach

Students receive 15 hours of subject-specific academic instruction per week, delivered through interactive, hands-on lessons led by experienced tutors. Teaching is discussion-based and practical, encouraging students to:

• Think strategically and creatively

• Analyse problems and identify opportunities

• Make decisions with limited information

• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively

A minimum English level of B1+ is recommended to support teamwork, presentations, and business discussions.

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Core Academic Modules

Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Students explore how businesses begin and grow, focusing on:

• Recognising opportunities and defining problems

• Turning ideas into workable products or services

• Understanding value, innovation, and impact

• Exploring the first steps of launching a venture

Activities guide students from idea generation to early-stage planning.

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Markets, Customers, and Finance

This module introduces how businesses operate in real markets. Students examine:

• Customer needs and market demand

• Pricing, resources, and basic financial decision-making

• Market trends and competition

• Risk and decision-making under uncertainty

Case studies and simulations allow students to practise strategic thinking in realistic business scenarios.

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Pitching, Communication, and Leadership

Clear communication is central to entrepreneurship. Students develop:

• Public speaking and presentation skills

• Persuasive storytelling for business pitches

• Confidence explaining ideas concisely

• Teamwork and leadership skills

This module prepares students to present ideas clearly, confidently, and with authority.

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Subject Theme: The Big Solutions Challenge

A central feature of the programme, The Big Solutions Challenge invites students to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, including:

• Climate change

• Global health

• Inequality and access to education

• The role of technology in society

Working in teams, students design start-up ideas that address real global problems. Ideas are tested, refined, and developed throughout the programme, culminating in a final showcase of pitches, prototypes, and presentations.

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Entrepreneurial Frameworks & Skills

Students follow a structured entrepreneurial framework that mirrors real start-up development:

1. Define a challenge

2. Design a solution

3. Create a prototype or visual concept

4. Develop a value proposition

5. Deliver a persuasive pitch

Key business vocabulary is embedded throughout the programme, including prototype, pitch, brand, customer, market, innovation, investment, value, and impact.

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Time to Shine: Start-Up Pitch Showcase

Every student participates in Time to Shine, a structured public-speaking and pitching experience.

Week One – Clean Resources Innovation Students develop a business idea focused on improving access to clean water, renewable energy, or waste reduction. Teams create a prototype or visual design and deliver a short pitch explaining their solution and its global impact.

Week Two – Communication and Education Ventures Students design a start-up focused on education, communication, or peacebuilding, such as digital platforms, low-cost learning tools, or community services. Projects emphasise social impact alongside commercial thinking.

The programme culminates in a live pitch event where students present as founders seeking investment.

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Fieldwork & Market Testing

Students take ideas beyond the classroom by:

• Running surveys and gathering peer feedback

• Testing branding and messaging in shared spaces

• Presenting prototypes to small audiences

• Refining ideas based on real-world responses

This process highlights the importance of customer engagement and iterative improvement.

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Academic Challenge & Support

No prior business knowledge is required. The programme is designed to be challenging yet accessible. The main challenge lies in explaining the value of an idea clearly and persuasively within a short time frame. Tutors provide continuous guidance and feedback throughout.

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Who This Programme Is For

This programme is ideal for students who:

• Are curious about business, innovation, and leadership

• Enjoy creative problem-solving and teamwork

• Want to build confidence in public speaking

• Are considering future study in business, economics, or entrepreneurship

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Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will have:

• A strong foundation in entrepreneurial thinking

• Practical experience developing and pitching business ideas

• Improved communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

• Greater confidence presenting ideas to an audience

• A clearer understanding of how business can drive positive global impact