Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme for students who want to understand power, politics and influence in an international context.
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme for students who want to understand power, politics and influence in an international context. You’ll study how governments work, how global organisations respond to crises, and how leaders build trust and authority. Alongside this, you’ll develop practical skills in debate, negotiation and decision-making, preparing you to speak with clarity and lead with confidence. The course is about more than theory: it gives you the chance to test ideas, work with others, and start shaping the perspective of a future leader.
Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme for students aged 11–16 who want to explore politics, international relations and leadership. It’s a chance to step into the world of decision-making, where choices made by individuals and institutions shape communities, countries and global affairs.
The course blends academic study with practical experience. You’ll examine how governments function, how policies are formed, and how international organisations respond to conflict and cooperation. Case studies and simulations give you the chance to test these ideas for yourself, whether through negotiating in teams, debating key issues, or presenting your own proposals.
Leadership runs through every part of the programme. You’ll practise the skills that make leaders effective: communication, negotiation, and the ability to listen as well as persuade. Group projects mirror real-world situations where compromise and collaboration are as important as vision.
Teaching is guided by educators with experience in politics and international relations. By the end of the programme, you’ll not only have broadened your understanding of how the world works, but also gained the confidence to contribute to it — whether as a student leader now or as a decision-maker in the future.
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SBC generally offers 15 to 20 hours of tuition per week, depending on the course, combining taught components and skills based group project work. At Oxford College and Dukes Cambridge 25 hours of tuition are offered weekly, combining lectures, seminars, tutorials, and industry experience sessions.
SBC welcomes students of all English proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Placement tests are conducted in advance of student arrival to ensure students are placed in the appropriate class for their ability.
SBC ensures a high level of supervision. There is a dedicated team of welfare staff to supervise students 24/7. Staff-to-student ratios are typically high to ensure students are supported both academically and pastorally.
Earlscliffe fees include return transfers to/from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for flights/trains scheduled to arrive/depart between 9am-3pm on published arrival and departure days.
For other locations, students are provided with the option of using SBC's Shared Transfer Service from/to London Heathrow Airport and St. Pancras International.
When a student arrives, an SBC staff member wearing a bright yellow t-shirt will be waiting to greet her/him and accompany them to our Welcome Club. At Welcome Club, she/he will have the chance to meet other students arriving, have some light refreshments and relax. After a little rest, students will be accompanied by students and SBC staff to board the coach and be taken directly to the School in a private coach. The Shared Transfer Service can be used by students using the following flight times:
Flight landing time on arrival day: 06:00-17:00 Flight take-off time on departure day: 8:00-18:00 If you book a flight outside of these times or to/from another UK airport, we can look at sending a staff member in a taxi to collect or drop off your child, but it will cost more than the Shared Transfer Service. Quotations are available upon request.
Yes, course insurance is included in the cost of your course. This covers essential medical insurance, including emergency treatment and other related costs.
Yes, students receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course, detailing their progress and any academic milestones they’ve reached. Students at Oxford College and Dukes Cambridge receive a Letter of Recommendation to support their university applications.
Students from countries outside the UK or Schengen Area may require a standard visitor visa. SBC provides supporting documentation, including confirmation letters, but students or their families are responsible for the visa application process. It’s recommended to apply for a visa well in advance. Please see the following website for more details: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
