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    Global Leadership Course: Food for All Futures
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    Global Leadership Course: Food for All Futures

    by University of Toronto International Programs

    A leadership summer program exploring food security through UN SDG2 Zero Hunger, academic research, cross-cultural collaboration, and presentations.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Global Leadership Course Food at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school students; advanced English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    University of Toronto, New College, Toronto, Canada

    Cost

    $6,625; $4,995

    Duration

    3 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Applications open

    30 November 2026

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    Accommodation: New College Residence; single or double rooms
    Meals: All meals; all-you-can-eat dining
    Certificate / Outcome: Program certificate; participation conditions apply
    Campus experience: University of Toronto, St. George campus
    Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday mornings; 15 hours/week
    Course package: One morning and one afternoon course
    Residential support: Live-in counselors; overnight on-call support

    Global Leadership Course Food summary

    Food for All Futures explores leadership through the practical challenge of food security, using UN SDG2 Zero Hunger as its central framework.

    Students combine research, case studies, cross-cultural discussions, and presentations to examine food policy, agriculture, supply chains, and community hunger solutions.

    It suits students who want to connect sustainability with social policy and practice turning complex global problems into informed proposals.

    What is Global Leadership Course: Food for All Futures?

    Global Leadership Course: Food for All Futures is a University of Toronto, New College Pre-U course focused on equitable food access. Students explore UN SDG2 Zero Hunger through food policy analysis, agricultural practices, supply chain resilience, and community-based responses to hunger.

    The academic experience combines research, case studies, class discussions, cross-cultural collaboration, and presentations. Design thinking helps students explore possible solutions, while the wider residential program pairs the morning course with an afternoon subject and supervised campus activities.

    Why Succeed highlights Global Leadership Course Food

    • A specific focus on Zero Hunger gives leadership study a concrete problem to investigate.

    • Food policy, agriculture, and supply chains connect environmental questions with social decisions.

    • Research and presentations give students practical ways to explain and defend their ideas.

    • Cross-cultural collaboration encourages students to compare how hunger challenges differ between communities.

    • Residential counselors and supervised activities provide a structured introduction to campus life.

    Who is Global Leadership Course Food for?

    Best for

    Students interested in food security, sustainability, and social policy who enjoy research, discussion, and collaborative problem-solving.

    Not ideal if

    You want a day-only experience or primarily technical agricultural training; this course emphasizes leadership and food-system analysis within a required residential program.

    Is Global Leadership Course Food worth it?

    This is a strong fit when a student wants to explore the relationship between food systems, public policy, and leadership. Research, collaboration, and presentations offer useful practice in explaining complex problems, while residential life adds experience of a university community.

    The value depends on wanting the whole package, including a second course and residence. Families should weigh that commitment against narrower alternatives, and students should expect an introduction to food-system leadership rather than professional agricultural training.

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    Cost and what is included

    $6,625; $4,995; includes One morning course and one afternoon course., New College Residence accommodation., All meals., Supervision and evening activities., Weekend excursions., Health insurance with the standard international package., Arrival and departure services with the standard package on session dates..

    Accommodation

    New College Residence; single or double rooms

    Meals

    All meals; all-you-can-eat dining

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    3 weeks; University of Toronto, New College, Toronto, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Global Leadership Course Food need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin planning several months before your chosen session for English evidence, payment, and travel.

    Main challenge

    Connecting local food-access problems with wider policy and supply-chain pressures.

    Typical preparation

    • Read an introduction to UN SDG2 Zero Hunger and identify one food-access issue in your community.

    • Practice summarizing a short article and presenting its main argument in English.

    • Gather English proficiency information and compare afternoon course choices.

    • Review residence rules and plan travel around your session's arrival and departure dates.

    Useful if

    You want to practice discussing global challenges and proposing informed responses.

    What do students do on Global Leadership Course Food?

    You investigate why food insecurity persists and explore responses through research, case studies, and collaboration. Discussions and presentations help you communicate ideas for more accessible and resilient food systems.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore UN SDG2 Zero Hunger and the global citizenship framework.

    2. 2

      Investigate food policy, agricultural practices, supply chains, and community hunger solutions.

    3. 3

      Compare local, regional, and global barriers to food security through case studies.

    4. 4

      Use design thinking and cross-cultural collaboration to explore potential responses.

    5. 5

      Practice presenting ideas for equitable food access, waste reduction, and resource protection.

    Global Leadership Course Food dates and deadlines

    June session

    13 June-3 July 2027

    Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.

    Upcoming

    July session

    4-24 July 2027

    Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.

    Upcoming

    August session

    25 July-14 August 2027

    Arrival and departure dates; this session begins in July.

    Upcoming

    Registration opens

    30 November 2026

    Registration for the 2027 summer programs.

    Upcoming

    June final payment

    16 May 2027

    Payment milestone, separate from application timing.

    Upcoming

    July final payment

    6 June 2027

    Payment milestone, separate from application timing.

    Upcoming

    August final payment

    27 June 2027

    Payment milestone, separate from application timing.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students aged 15-18.

    • Advanced English proficiency; the course specifies Advanced+.

    • International and domestic students may participate.

    • English proof required with under two years of English-language schooling.

    • Students with two years of English-language schooling identify their school.

    How much does Global Leadership Course Food cost?

    Program fee

    $6,625 — CAD; three-week residential package with two courses.

    Funding or discounts

    • Domestic rate: $4,995 — CAD; Canadian citizens and permanent residents; insurance and transfers excluded.
    • Program fee deposit: $600 — CAD; non-refundable payment toward the program fee.

    What's included

    One morning course and one afternoon course., New College Residence accommodation., All meals., Supervision and evening activities., Weekend excursions., Health insurance with the standard international package., Arrival and departure services with the standard package on session dates.

    How to apply to Global Leadership Course Food

    1. 1

      Create an account in the official Registration Portal, or sign in with your returning-student account.

    2. 2

      Apply for your Pre-U session and select a morning and afternoon course.

    3. 3

      Provide your English-language school details or English proficiency evidence as required.

    4. 4

      After acceptance, pay the minimum non-refundable payment within five business days of the confirmation email.

    5. 5

      Complete the remaining payment and necessary forms by your session's final payment date.

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    What does Global Leadership Course Food cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Zero Hunger and food access

    Explore equitable food access through UN SDG2 Zero Hunger and global citizenship.

    Food policy and agriculture

    Investigate food policy analysis and agricultural practices in different global contexts.

    Supply chains and communities

    Examine supply chain resilience and community-based responses to hunger.

    Leadership and solutions

    Use design thinking, research, collaboration, and presentations to explore food-security solutions.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Global Leadership Course Food?

    A typical day during the program.

    Food for All Futures

    Study the leadership course for 15 hours per week throughout the three-week session.

    Second course

    Attend the afternoon course included in the Pre-U package.

    Residential activities

    Join organized events; the sample itinerary includes Talent Night and counselor events.

    Excursions

    Take supervised trips; Niagara Falls and Canada's Wonderland appear in the sample itinerary.

    Who teaches on Global Leadership Course Food?

    Canadian university student counselors lead cultural activities, supervise trips, and live in residence with students. Their support includes evening on-call duties and assistance during overnight emergencies.

    Where do students stay on Global Leadership Course Food?

    Residential plan

    • New College Residence: All students stay in air-conditioned dormitory rooms on the downtown St. George campus.
    • Meals and dining: All meals are included, with all-you-can-eat dining and a Vegetarian station.
    • Supervision and security: Live-in counselors, nighttime on-call support, 24/7 front desk staff, and a night guard support students.
    • Campus facilities and activities: Students have internet, computer-lab access, common rooms, evening activities, and weekend excursions.

    Rooms may be single or double, with shared bathrooms and private showers; rooming requests are not guaranteed.

    What happens after Global Leadership Course Food?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Develop a foundation in food policy and food-security analysis.

    Practice research, cross-cultural collaboration, and presentations.

    Explore leadership approaches to equitable food access and sustainability.

    Receive a program certificate subject to attendance and participation.

    Attendance, conduct, and active participation affect certificate eligibility.

    Where does Global Leadership Course Food take place?

    Students live at New College on the University of Toronto's St. George campus in downtown Toronto. The residence is within walking distance of neighborhoods, shopping areas, and sites used for program activities.

    Global Leadership Course Food FAQs

    It examines food security through UN SDG2 Zero Hunger. Topics include food policy analysis, agriculture, supply chain resilience, and community-based hunger solutions.

    Yes. The fee covers one morning and one afternoon course, and Food for All Futures is a morning course.

    Residence is an essential part of the program. All Pre-U students live at New College Residence.

    Students are assigned single or double air-conditioned rooms. Rooming requests are accepted but not guaranteed, and bathrooms are shared with private showers.

    University student counselors live in residence, supervise trips and activities, and provide nighttime on-call support. The residence also has 24/7 front desk staff and a night security guard.

    Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but facilities are not nut-free and exceptional cases cannot be accommodated. Families should discuss specific needs with the International Programs Office.

    If you have studied at an English-language institution for at least two years, you indicate your school instead of submitting proficiency proof. With less than two years, you are asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

    The Pre-U program has a certificate. Frequent absence, misconduct, or a lack of active participation can put certificate eligibility at risk.

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