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Leadership Summer Schools

Lead from the front with our life-changing range of leadership summer schools.

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Why Choose Our Leadership Summer Schools?

  • Five amazing summer schools to choose from
  • Options for all ages from 11-17
  • Summer schools in Oxford, Kent, Dorset, and Eton
  • Tackle global challenges on fascinating projects
  • Learn from exceptional teachers and guest lecturers

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC, the UK’s number 1 multi-campus summer school for children aged 6-17.

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Lead from the front

Leadership Summer Courses with Dukes Plus

Are you ambitious about driving change in the world? Our leadership summer schools will equip you with the skills needed to make a difference.

Study the careers of great leaders and learn what made them excel. Visit an NGO or think tank to discover how policies are designed and implemented. Attend guest lectures from prominent politicians or diplomats to unearth the secrets of their success.

All our programmes emphasise the importance of a global mindset and the fundamental skills of collaboration, curiosity, and ambition which underpin successful leadership. With a range of courses to choose from, suitable for ages 11-17, we have a summer school for all those passionate about leading.

Discover more about our leadership summer schools and book your place today.

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Our Leadership Summer Schools

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Why Book Our Leadership Summer Schools?

Learn the art of leadership from expert subject tutors. With a mix of seminars, workshops, and hands-on projects, you’ll improve your understanding of what makes a successful leader and develop impressive practical skills. Some of our courses also include guest lectures from prominent political leaders, diplomats, and economists. They will offer their insights into the challenges of leadership in their fields in the modern world, and advise you on how to break into careers in politics, international relations, and economics.

All of our leadership summer schools focus on encouraging our students to develop a global mindset. We believe that the only way to tackle the challenges of the future is to harness the interconnectedness of the modern world and to collaborate with peers from all over the globe. Our students come from dozens of countries and many participants particularly enjoy the multi-cultural learning environment of our courses.

Our students always rave about the amazing programme of social activities we provide in the evenings. From quizzes to film nights or karaoke, our social programme is the perfect chance to relax after a day’s work and develop lifelong friendships.

On our leadership summer schools, you will study the careers of great leaders from history and in contemporary society. By analysing what made them successful, you will learn the many ways different leaders have approached the challenges of their time and will be able to emulate their best qualities.

All our programmes are designed to help you develop the leadership skills needed to stand out in today’s world. You will gain expertise in collaboration and project management through dynamic group projects, and develop confidence in public speaking by delivering a ‘Time to Shine’ lecture to your peers. Whether you’re working with your fellow students on designing a sustainable development strategy for an emerging economy or visiting an international NGO, enhancing your leadership skills will be front and centre.

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Our Leadership Summer School Campuses

Our leadership summer schools are hosted at some of the most inspiring settings for learning in the UK.

Ages 11-16

Canford School

Canford offers a blend of exciting multi-activity and academic programmes for an action-packed summer to remember. Spanning over 250 picturesque acres, the Canford campus boasts 10 boarding houses and impressive facilities including the Layard Theatre, music school, sports centre, and art studios. With cricket fields, a double-court indoor sports hall, a dance studio, as well as a heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool with 6 lanes, the campus boasts an excellent variety of sporting choices.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3,750
  • 2-4 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 13 & 20 Jul 2026

Ages 8-17

Earlscliffe

Earlscliffe hosts a range of contemporary, exciting and forward-thinking courses. Students also enjoy a balance of sports as well as cultural and creative activities in an international environment they quickly begin to call home. With its recently renovated residential facilities, life on campus feels both comfortable and modern. Formed of eight Victorian and Edwardian buildings, Earlscliffe Summer School is located in the charismatic English coastal town of Folkestone.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £1,790
  • 1-2 weeks
  • Easter and Summer 2026

Ages 12-16

Eton College

A world-famous English boarding school, Eton College provides a fantastic range of facilities across campus and throughout the picturesque town of Eton, including playing fields, a sports hall, an indoor heated swimming pool, a purpose-built lecture hall and debating theatre, and more. Our summer schools at Eton College are co-educational, so both girls and boys attend classes and the activities programme together. Throughout their stay, students will have several scheduled visits, where they will be able to visit Windsor and experience the history and daily life of British royals.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £2,950
  • 1-3 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 6 & 13 Jul 2026
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Ages 12-16

Headington Oxford

Our Headington Oxford campus is ideal for students aged 12-16 who wish to experience exciting and innovative academic courses whilst participating in an action-packed range of social activities. This campus is based at the prestigious Headington Rye School, with 23 acres of grounds and outstanding facilities, just over a mile from Oxford city centre.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £4,095
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 6, 20, 27 Jul 2026
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Ages 15-17

Oxford College

Oxford College is the ideal campus for ambitious students aged 15-17 who want to dive deeper into a subject they are aiming to study at university. Our Oxford College campus is located in Oxford University: students live in an Oxford college and are taught in the university’s lecture and seminar rooms. This campus provides an unmatched opportunity to experience life as an Oxford student.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £6,695
  • 2-4 weeks
  • 6 & 20 Jul, 3 Aug 2026
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Testimonials

“This programme has been the highlight of my child’s life. She has improved dramatically in confidence, made lots of friends, and now recognizes what she wants to pursue in life. It has been life-changing for her.”

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FAQs

Our leadership summer schools cater to students aged 11-17, with specific courses tailored to different age groups to ensure the best learning experience.

Students will build critical thinking, problem-solving, public speaking, teamwork, and decision-making skills. They will also gain exposure to global issues, diplomacy, and sustainable leadership.

We offer programmes in the UK, in Oxford, Kent, Dorset, and Eton, providing students with an enriching academic environment surrounded by history and innovation.

Unlike traditional academic programmes, our leadership summer schools focus on practical leadership training, real-world problem-solving, and interactive workshops, helping students become confident global leaders.

Yes, all our leadership summer programmes include accommodation, meals, and guardianship as standard.

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