Innovative Entrepreneurialism for Teens at Tonbridge School

Course Description: Innovative Entrepreneurialism for Teens at Tonbridge School

🌍 About the Course

• Develop disruptive business ideas that create social impact and economic value

• Explore entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, and leadership through project-based learning

• Learn how new products, services, and business models solve real-world problems

• Work in small, mixed international teams to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration

• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in English

This two-week Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme offers ambitious students an immersive introduction to leadership, enterprise and global problem-solving. Designed around a structured weekly timetable, students follow a balanced programme of academic challenges, workshops, skills sessions and collaborative project work, all supported by experienced educators.

Each weekday begins with breakfast followed by focused morning sessions where students work through themed business and innovation challenges. Afternoons are dedicated to growth workshops, skills development and team projects, while evenings include supervised social activities, reflection time and group events that help build confidence and friendships 🌍🤝.

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🗓️ Programme Structure

• 🍳 Morning – Breakfast followed by pathway challenges and academic sessions

• 🧠 Late Morning – Business challenges, ideation, and problem-solving workshops

• 🍽️ Midday – Lunch and breaks

• 🌱 Afternoon – Growth workshops and skills-based sessions

• 🌙 Evening – Social programme, team activities, and leisure time

Key timetable highlights include:

• 🏢 Business HQ experience

• 🎓 University visit (Oxford or Cambridge)

• 🌍 Full-day London excursion

• 🤝 Professional networking evening

• 💡 Final full-day Hackathon challenge

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🚀 Challenge-Based Learning

• Complete five real-world challenges across the two-week programme

• Each challenge builds skills in:

• Ideation & problem identification

• Market awareness & sustainability

• Strategic planning & pitching

• The final challenge (Hackathon) brings all learning together in a professional pitch setting

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🎯 Course Aims

Students will:

• 💬 Strengthen communication and presentation skills

• 💡 Build creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial thinking

• 🤝 Learn collaboration through diverse, feedback-driven teamwork

• 🌱 Develop ethical reasoning and confident decision-making

• 🎓 Explore academic pathways through university visits

• 🏢 Gain insight into innovation and enterprise through industry exposure

• 🌍 Develop leadership skills for a fast-changing global economy

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🌱 Growth Workshops

• 12 interactive sessions per programme

• Focused on:

• Career & professional growth

• Academic & future learning

• Social & personal development

• Leadership & communication

• Hands-on, reflective, and discussion-led

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🛠️ Skills Sessions

Students choose to:

• Specialise in one skill area across all sessions

• OR explore two different skill areas for variety

Skill areas include:

• ⚽ Sporting & physical pursuits

• 🎨 Creative & artistic expression

• 💻 Digital innovation & technology

• 🧗 Adventure & outdoor skills

• 🏢 Business & enterprise experiences

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🏢 Business & University Experiences

• Behind-the-scenes insight into modern organisations

• Interactive workshops and talks with professionals

• University visits to Oxford or Cambridge

• Clear links between classroom learning and real-world application

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🎉 Leisure & Social Programme

On-campus activities:

• 🎶 Music festival

• 🌈 Colour run

• 🎬 Open-air cinema

• 🎤 Quiz nights, karaoke, discos

Optional off-site activities (extra cost):

• 🎥 Cinema (~£20)

• 🎳 Bowling (~£20)

• 🧗 Clip & climb (~£25)

• 🤸 Trampoline park (~£25)

• 🔫 Laser quest (~£20)

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🏡 Accommodation & Pastoral Care

• On-site boarding houses with dedicated pastoral teams

• Single, twin, and shared rooms (age-appropriate)

• Communal social and relaxation spaces

• 24/7 supervision in a safe, inclusive environment

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🍽️ Meals & Welfare

• 🍴 Three meals per day plus snacks

• 🥗 All dietary requirements catered for

• 💳 Cashless campus (debit/credit cards only)

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🎓 Certification

• Certificate of participation and achievement

• Personalised academic progress report

• End-of-programme awards ceremony

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✈️ Airport Transfers

• Gatwick Airport transfers included

• Available 09:00–17:00 on designated transfer days

• Support available for alternative travel arrangements

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✅ Entry Requirement

• Minimum CEFR B1 or IELTS 4.0