Global Young Leaders — Course 31, 2 weeks
3-17 July 2026
Two-week residential option.
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Global Young Leaders
Global Young Leaders combines English, entrepreneurship, presentations and STEM through practical teamwork to develop communication and leadership confidence.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Global Young Leaders at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Intermediate English: CEFR B1 minimum
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-16
Location / Region
Winchester, United Kingdom
Cost
£4,100; £6,150; £8,200
Duration
2, 3 or 4 weeks
Format
In-person
EntrepreneurshipDebatingScienceEngineering
Class size: Maximum 16 international students
Accommodation: 1-6 beds; shared bathrooms
Meals: Three daily meals plus snacks
Certificate / Outcome: DS certificate and academic report
Campus experience: Winchester College
Tuition: 20 hours per week
Excursions: Two per week
Global Young Leaders summary
Global Young Leaders connects English learning with entrepreneurship, presentations and practical STEM work. Leadership develops through collaborating, explaining ideas and solving problems.
Students research products, create advertisements, deliver business pitches and test practical builds. Cultural visits and interaction with English Student Hosts extend communication practice beyond the classroom.
It suits students who enjoy broad, active learning and want to become more confident speakers. The emphasis is on participation across several subjects rather than specializing in one discipline.
What is Global Young Leaders?
Global Young Leaders is Discovery Summer’s residential course at Winchester College, combining English, Young Entrepreneur, Presentation Skills and STEM. Students work together on communication tasks, business ideas and scientific challenges, using English throughout their learning.
The experience extends into teacher-led cultural visits, campus activities and excursions. English Student Hosts join residential life, giving students more opportunities to practice conversation and build friendships beyond their lessons.
Why Succeed highlights Global Young Leaders
Business pitches, debates and practical builds turn broad leadership aims into concrete activities.
The four subject strands give students several ways to practice communicating and solving problems.
Teacher-led city study and English Student Hosts connect classroom learning with everyday conversation.
Resident House Parents and a stated minimum 1:4 staff-to-student ratio give families concrete supervision details.
An academic report and Discovery Summer certificate provide a record of participation and progress.
Who is Global Young Leaders for?
Best for
Students who want to improve English through collaborative business, presentation and STEM activities, and who enjoy structured residential life.
Not ideal if
You want to concentrate on one academic subject or prefer a holiday with substantial independent time and unrestricted phone access.
Is Global Young Leaders worth it?
Global Young Leaders offers a useful combination of English practice, practical projects and supported residential life. Its strongest value is the repeated chance to speak, collaborate and present ideas in different settings.
The broad curriculum means each subject receives less attention than it would in a specialist course. Families should weigh the full residential fee against those communication goals and be comfortable with traditional boarding rooms, shared bathrooms and a closely supervised routine.
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Cost and what is included
£4,100; £6,150; £8,200; includes All tuition and teaching materials., Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo., Resident English Student Hosts., Full-board accommodation with three daily meals plus snacks., Excursion transport and entry fees., Varied daily activities and resident staff supervision., Personal laundry for machine-washable clothing., Medical and travel insurance, subject to policy terms., Heathrow or Gatwick transfers on published dates for flights scheduled 09:00-16:00..
Accommodation
1-6 beds; shared bathrooms
Meals
Three daily meals plus snacks
Supervision or safety information
Resident House Parents and staff provide care throughout the stay. Discovery Summer states a minimum staff-to-student ratio of 1:4 for residential courses and 24/7 supervision.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2, 3 or 4 weeks; Winchester, United Kingdom.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Global Young Leaders need?
Effort level
Moderate to high participation across a full residential routine.
Best started
Begin planning 8-12 weeks before your chosen session; forms and final payment require six weeks.
Main challenge
Speaking confidently in English while collaborating with unfamiliar classmates.
Typical preparation
Use Discovery Summer’s level check to estimate whether your English meets the B1 minimum.
Practice a short spoken explanation of a product idea or a scientific problem.
Discuss shared rooms, phone restrictions and the supervised routine as a family.
Prepare medical, dietary and travel details early, including any UK entry requirements.
Useful if
You want to practice expressing ideas across business, presentations and STEM.
What do students do on Global Young Leaders?
You study all four subject strands and apply them through group work, practical challenges and presentations. Cultural study, excursions and residential activities provide further opportunities to use English with classmates and Student Hosts.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Take the arrival placement test and settle into your class group.
- 2
Practice English through discussions, role-play, writing and research tasks.
- 3
Develop a product idea, research its market and create promotional material.
- 4
Deliver speeches, join debates and present a business pitch to classmates.
- 5
Build and test STEM projects such as bridges, circuits or solar ovens.
- 6
Explore Winchester with your teacher and prepare for weekly excursions.
- 7
Present your work at the end of the week and join campus activities.
Global Young Leaders dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Global Young Leaders — Course 32, 3 weeks
3-24 July 2026
Three-week residential option.
Global Young Leaders — Course 33, 4 weeks
3-31 July 2026
Four-week residential option.
Global Young Leaders — Course 34, 3 weeks
10-31 July 2026
Three-week residential option.
Global Young Leaders — Course 35, 2 weeks
17-31 July 2026
Two-week residential option.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Global Young Leaders — Course 31, 2 weeks | 3-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Global Young Leaders — Course 32, 3 weeks | 3-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Global Young Leaders — Course 33, 4 weeks | 3-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Global Young Leaders — Course 34, 3 weeks | 10-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Global Young Leaders — Course 35, 2 weeks | 17-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students ages 13-16.
At least intermediate English, CEFR B1.
How much does Global Young Leaders cost?
Program fee
£4,100; £6,150; £8,200 — Two, three or four residential weeks, respectively.
Funding or discounts
- Booking deposit: £500 — Nonrefundable payment toward the fee; full payment applies within six weeks.
- Family discount: 5% — Applies to course fees when two or more family members book together.
What's included
All tuition and teaching materials., Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo., Resident English Student Hosts., Full-board accommodation with three daily meals plus snacks., Excursion transport and entry fees., Varied daily activities and resident staff supervision., Personal laundry for machine-washable clothing., Medical and travel insurance, subject to policy terms., Heathrow or Gatwick transfers on published dates for flights scheduled 09:00-16:00.
How to apply to Global Young Leaders
- 1
Choose the Global Young Leaders course number and dates that match your preferred duration.
- 2
Use the official booking page to create and activate a parent or guardian account.
- 3
Complete the Student Booking Form, including English level, welfare needs and contact details.
- 4
Families in the Turkish, Chinese, Spanish or Japanese nationality or language groups should contact Discovery Summer before booking.
- 5
After the provider confirms the requested arrangements, pay the £500 deposit or full fee using the invoice payment link.
- 6
Complete the Medical and Consent Form and arrange final payment at least six weeks before arrival.
- 7
Provide travel details and review the joining instructions; the residential PDF booking form is an alternative to online booking.
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What does Global Young Leaders cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
English
Practice fluency, vocabulary, accuracy and academic communication through discussions, role-play and collaborative tasks.
Young Entrepreneur
Explore leadership, market research, product development, branding and digital advertisements.
Presentation Skills
Analyze speeches, practice debating and deliver a business pitch while responding to classmates’ questions.
STEM
Apply scientific and engineering ideas through bridges, circuits, solar ovens and other practical challenges.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Global Young Leaders?
A typical day during the program.
Subject lessons
Sample Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday lessons run 09:00-12:35, with breaks between three one-hour classes.
STEM and activities
Sample STEM classes run 14:00-15:00 on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday; Thursday presentations finish at 15:30.
Cultural study and trips
Sample excursions take place Sunday and Tuesday, with Tuesday preparation at 09:00 and Friday cultural study for continuing students.
Residential activities
Sample activities run 19:30-21:15, followed by house meetings and bedtime between 21:15 and 22:00.
Who teaches on Global Young Leaders?
Teachers lead subject learning and cultural study visits, while English Student Hosts provide further opportunities for conversation. Resident House Parents and staff support students throughout residential life.
The course lists a maximum class size of 16 international students.
Where do students stay on Global Young Leaders?
Residential plan
- Traditional boarding houses: Students stay a short walk from the main campus and share residential life with English Plus+ students.
- Full-board meals: Three daily meals plus snacks are included, with dietary needs discussed at booking.
- Resident care: House Parents and resident staff provide 24/7 care, with a stated minimum staff-to-student ratio of 1:4.
- Campus and activities: The campus has sports and performance facilities, with daily activities and two excursions each week.
Bedrooms contain one to six beds and share bathrooms; room requests cannot be guaranteed.
What happens after Global Young Leaders?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Receive a Discovery Summer certificate and academic report.
Develop greater confidence in English speaking and writing.
Practice delivering speeches, debates and business pitches.
Build market research, teamwork and practical problem-solving skills.
Use your student folder to reflect on course work and progress.
Where does Global Young Leaders take place?
The course takes place at Winchester College in Winchester, England, with boarding houses a short walk from the main campus. Facilities include a theater, performance spaces, indoor pool, sports hall, tennis courts and extensive grounds.
Included Heathrow and Gatwick transfers require published travel dates and flights scheduled between 09:00 and 16:00.
Global Young Leaders FAQs
Students need at least intermediate English, CEFR B1. A written and oral placement test on arrival helps determine their class group.
Students study English, Young Entrepreneur, Presentation Skills and STEM. Activities include product development, business pitches, debates and practical experiments.
The course describes 20 hours of weekly tuition, including four subject strands, the Winchester City Challenge and excursion preparation. The sample schedule places lessons across Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, with excursions on Sunday and Tuesday.
Students stay in traditional boarding houses a short walk from the main campus. Bedrooms contain one to six beds and bathrooms are shared; room requests are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
Resident House Parents and staff provide care throughout the stay. Discovery Summer states a minimum staff-to-student ratio of 1:4 for residential courses and 24/7 supervision.
Three meals a day plus snacks are included. Families should disclose allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements when booking and complete the Medical and Consent Form; special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Heathrow and Gatwick transfers are included on the published arrival and departure dates for flights scheduled between 09:00 and 16:00. Transfers outside those arrangements carry an additional charge.
The fee includes a Discovery Summer certificate, academic report, student folder and course photo. Students also practise presenting their work during the course.
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Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- Discovery Summer
- 2026 Global Young Leaders Sample Programme
- AW _DS_Enrolment_09.qxd
- 2026 Winchester Global Young Leaders Information Sheet
- Airport & Travel | Discovery Summer
- Terms & Conditions | Discovery Summer
- Dates & Fees | Discovery Summer
- Contact Us | Discovery Summer
- Dates & Fees | Discovery Summer
- Frequently Asked Questions | Discovery Summer
- Book Now | Discovery Summer
- Winchester Global Young Leaders | Discovery Summer
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