Students aged 11 - 15
Canford School
Future Business Leaders
Through engaging teamwork challenges and self-evaluation sessions, students will build English language skills and learn what it takes to be a business leader in the modern world.
Creating Leaders of Tomorrow
Embark on a journey to unleash your potential with our two-week Future Business Leaders course at Canford. Immerse yourself in the study of great leaders, discover the key traits that define successful leadership, and carve out your own leadership style. This course will introduce you to the basics of entrepreneurship, management, and finance in a fun and engaging way, setting the foundation for your future as a leader in any field. Collaborate in teams for the Time to Shine project, sharpening your research and presentation skills. Step into the role of a leader, ready to navigate the complexities of the 21st century, and start your leadership legacy at Canford where your transformation begins.
Introduction to Leadership
At a Glance
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Price
From £4,195
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Ages
11-15
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English Level
B1+ (Intermediate and above)
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Duration
2 weeks
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Maximum Class Size
15
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Academic Content
15 Hours of Lessons per Week
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Starting Dates
7th July, 21st July and 28th July 2025
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Language Support
Included
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Location
Canford School
Course Objectives
Over the course of this two-week programme, you will:
- Analyse the traits and tactics of renowned leaders to shape your own leadership identity
- Participate in practical activities like mock elections to understand the dynamics of leadership in action
- Develop communication skills, enhancing your public speaking and persuasion abilities
- Collaborate on a group project, honing your teamwork and project management skills
- Construct and deliver presentations, boosting your self-confidence and ability to influence others
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction fo Entrepreneurship
In this module, you’ll learn what it means to be an entrepreneur. You’ll explore how ideas are turned into successful businesses, discover what makes a great business idea, and start thinking about your own business concepts. Through creative activities and team projects, you’ll begin to understand the basics of starting and running a business.
Module 2: Basics of Marketing and Branding
This module introduces you to the exciting world of marketing and branding. You’ll learn how businesses attract customers, create strong brands, and communicate their message effectively. Through interactive exercises, you’ll get to practice designing your own marketing campaigns and understanding what makes a brand stand out.
Module 3: Understanding Money and Finance
In the final module, you’ll explore the basics of finance. You’ll learn about managing money, making smart financial decisions, and understanding how businesses earn and spend money. Through simple, fun activities, you’ll start to see how finance plays a crucial role in every business and why it’s important for future leaders to understand it.
Boost your self-confidence, self-awareness and self-reflective skills needed for leadership in the 21st century.
Deepen your appreciation of what it takes to be a leader, gain confidence in English, in your communication and presentation skills whilst becoming more motivated to apply these skills to your future studies.
Enhance your knowledge of the world’s most influential leaders. Be inspired by a research project in which you find and present a leader that you admire.
Learn how to lead a team to a successful outcome by taking part in a variety of fun activities and challenges.
Time to Shine Project
Develop your public speaking skills. Share your passion. Inspire your classmates.
Today, giving great presentations are a vital skill for achieving academic and professional success. Our programmes reflect this by having the ‘art of presenting’ at the heart of their content, and allow you to discover new confidence when using English in public situations.
It’s more than just a chance to enhance your public speaking skills, though; it’s an opportunity for you to develop your ability to communicate clearly in English, and share your passion and subject knowledge with your fellow classmates. Through your presentations, you will become sources of inspiration, and encourage others to delve deeper into your subject.
Changing Climate Change: Leadership in Tackling the Global Climate Emergency
SBC Canford’s Introduction to Leadership students will undertake a 10 day teamwork project in which they learn about trends in climate change and the efforts made by event such as the United Nations Climate Change Conference and the Conference of the Parties (COP) to solve climate problems. Students will research the most important areas to tackle in climate change, and prepare keynote speeches to present at Canford’s own climate change summit.
Sample Timetable
Download the full academic overview and sample timetable.
Our Approach to Your Learning
At Canford School, our approach to learning in the Future Business Leaders course is all about making business education fun and accessible. We use a mix of hands-on activities, group projects, and real-world examples to help you learn the basics of business in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. Our supportive teachers encourage you to be creative, think critically, and work collaboratively, helping you build confidence in your ability to lead and succeed. We aim to inspire you to explore the world of business with enthusiasm and curiosity, setting the stage for future success.
It’s been a joy to send our kids to SBC
It’s been a joy to send our kids to SBC. All three of our kids have attended Canford. All of them returned home so much better at English and with happy memories. It’s been a joy to send our kids to SBC – it’s seldom to experience such a professional school as the one SBC offers.
Malene, Denmark - Parent
Future Business Leaders
What's Included?
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15 Hours of Academic Content Per Week
15 hours of subject-specific academic content per week with an experienced subject tutor, delivered through interactive and hands-on lessons.
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Time To Shine Projects
Opportunities to apply and share this knowledge through dynamic ‘Time To Shine’ group projects, culminating in an end-of-the-week ceremony in which you can present your innovative ideas to your peers.
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Develop English Language Skills
Expand your horizons this summer by choosing one of our curated elective modules each week and take a deeper dive into unique areas of interest including public speaking, coding, environmental sustainability, or leadership.
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Social Programme
Each week you’ll explore new skills through our high-energy programmes including sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech and survival academy. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your unique abilities in our talent showcase and celebratory disco nights!
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Excursions
Travel to well-known UK locations on adventures they won’t soon forget, from a thrilling thrill-seekers’ dream at Thorpe Park to inspiring cultural excursions in the capital.
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End of Course Report and Certificate
Introduction to Leadership
Dates & Prices
Future Business Leaders FAQs
Is Future Business Leaders a challenging programme?
The teacher can adapt the course so that every student feels included in the class. At SBC we do all we can to ensure that all students are actively engaged during lessons.
What level of English is required to join the class?
A level of B1 and higher is advised in order to make the most out of the programme.
Do students get a certificate?
Absolutely. During our graduation ceremony, each student receives a certificate of completion to acknowledge their efforts, which is held the day before students return home.
Do students need a coursebook?
For the Future Business Leaders course, our teachers provide students with the necessary materials for each lesson.
What do students need to bring to class?
For each class students are encouraged to bring their own stationary however, pens are readily available and notebooks and folders are provided.
Is there any required reading before the lessons start?
Not at all. Although there is no required reading for this course, it is always useful for students to continue working on their English beforehand if they are lacking any confidence.
Is Future Business Leaders a popular course?
Due to popular demand this course usually fills up quickly, so we recommend securing your space to avoid disappointment.
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