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

🌍 Future Global Leaders – Two-Week Programme

Inspire. Influence. Lead on the world stage.

Held on the stunning Headington Oxford campus in the UK, the Future Global Leaders course empowers students aged 12–16 to explore diplomacy, international relations, and global leadership in an engaging, practical way.

This two-week residential programme combines academic learning, debates, model UN sessions, and leadership workshops—equipping young changemakers with the tools to think critically, collaborate effectively, and lead with empathy.

Students take 15 hours of academic tuition per week in small classes (maximum 15 students) and join a rich social programme of activities and excursions. Each session ends with a Time to Shine presentation, where students showcase their achievements and insights.

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🧭 Programme Overview

The Future Global Leaders course helps students develop the mindset, confidence, and skills to make a positive impact in a globalised world.

Over two weeks, students will:

🌐 Explore topics such as politics, diplomacy, global economics, and human rights.

🗣️ Participate in debates, mock elections, and model UN simulations to understand how nations interact and negotiate.

🤝 Build cross-cultural awareness and communication skills by collaborating with peers from around the world.

🎯 Take part in leadership workshops that strengthen their ability to inspire, guide, and make decisions under pressure.

By the end of the course, participants gain a well-rounded understanding of how global systems work—and the personal qualities required to lead within them.

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📚 Course Modules

Module 1: Politics and Governance

🏛️ Learn how political systems function and how leaders make decisions that affect millions. Analyse real-world case studies, debate ideologies, and discover how individuals can influence political change.

Module 2: International Relations

🌐 Step into the world of diplomacy. Examine current global issues such as climate change, migration, and international security. Take part in negotiation simulations and learn how cooperation and conflict shape today’s global landscape.

Module 3: Leadership in Practice

💬 Leadership is about action. Through group challenges, debates, and public speaking exercises, students test their leadership styles, improve communication, and learn to guide others with confidence, empathy, and vision.

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🌟 Learning Journey

• Take part in mock elections, charity initiatives, and global issue workshops.

• Study famous historical leaders and analyse what made them effective communicators.

• Work on weekly research and presentation projects, building confidence in teamwork and public speaking.

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💡 Benefits of This Course

• Master Public Speaking: Present weekly, developing clarity and stage presence.

• Build Confidence: Regular feedback helps students see progress and express ideas boldly.

• Creative Expression: “Time to Shine” allows them to present projects in their own way—through speeches, performances, or presentations.

• Celebrate Achievement: Every student is recognised for growth, teamwork, and participation.

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🏆 Course Takeaways

✅ Understanding Global Systems: Learn how nations, organisations, and communities interact to shape policy and daily life.

✅ Leadership Development: Practise different models of leadership through challenges and simulations.

✅ Debate & Diplomacy Skills: Develop persuasive speaking, negotiation, and conflict-resolution techniques.

✅ Applying Knowledge: Connect theory with real-world challenges—like climate policy and global cooperation—thinking critically as a future changemaker.

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🌆 Excursions & Cultural Learning

Every two-week session includes three full-day excursions to top UK destinations.

• London visit guaranteed 🇬🇧

• Other destinations include Oxford, Bath, and occasionally Bristol

• Fully supervised itineraries with engaging cultural and educational experiences

• Short free time in small groups (with parental consent)

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🏡 Accommodation & Dining (Headington Oxford)

• Separate boarding houses for boys and girls

• Single, twin, and small dorm rooms (3–5 students) with shared bathrooms

• Common lounges for relaxation and socialising

• Supportive House Parents and residential staff ensuring safety and comfort

🍽 Meals

• Daily continental breakfast (full English three times per week)

• Two hot choices for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian options

• Salad bar, fruit, bread, and desserts daily

• Evening drinks and biscuits

• Packed lunches for excursion days

  Served in a spacious dining hall with outdoor seating ☀️.

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🧾 What’s Included

✅ 15 hours of academic content per week

✅ Social programme and excursions

✅ End-of-course report and certificate

✅ Accommodation and all meals

✅ Travel insurance

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🏀 Activities & Community

Afternoons and evenings are filled with games, sports, and creative workshops, supporting both physical and mental well-being.

Students enjoy tournaments, quizzes, zorbing, discos, and more—building friendships and teamwork across nationalities.

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✈️ Airport Transfers (Optional, Supplementary Cost)

Supreme Airport Transfer Service ensures smooth travel to and from Headington Oxford.

• Service for Heathrow Airport flights only

• Operates on arrival and departure days (09:00–17:00)

• £120–£130 per journey

• Transport by private coach, minibus, or taxi depending on group size

• Staff in yellow T-shirts greet students on arrival and escort them safely

• Flights should align with course start and end dates for smooth coordination

• Other airport arrangements can be made with advance notice

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💷 Pocket Money Advice

💰 Recommended: £70 per week

💳 Prefer bank cards (some attractions are card-only)

💵 If using cash, bring small notes (£5, £10, £20; avoid £50s)

🔐 Money securely stored in the school safe and collected before excursions

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🧭 At a Glance

• Ages 12–16

• 15 hours of tuition per week

• Small classes (max. 15 students)

• Three major excursions (London guaranteed)

• Boarding accommodation & full meals included

• End-of-course certificate & “Time to Shine” showcase

• Optional airport transfers (£120–£130 per way)