You like considering different viewpoints and talking about how societies, organisations and leaders make decisions.
College Pathways
AGES 14–17
Global Leadership at Earlscliffe
Spend two weeks developing your English through leadership, diplomacy and global affairs. Explore how decisions are made, practise negotiation and build confidence communicating ideas with others.
- No.1 UK multi-campus summer school
- British Council accredited
- 155 nationalities (since 2008)
At a glance
- Fees from
- £4,095 2-wk residential · Non-residential £3,095
- Ages
- 14–17 College Pathways tier
- Start dates
- 28th June, 12th & 26 July Two-week sessions, 2027
- Class size
- 12 Max Students per class
- English level
- B1+ Intermediate and above
- Academic hours
- 20 hrs Academic content per week
- Location
- Folkestone, Kent Earlscliffe School
What’s included: tuition, accommodation (residential option), meals, excursions, social programme, student report, certificate and student insurance.
Transfer service available for an additional fee.
Is this right for your child?
Develop your English through leadership and global affairs
Global Leadership is a two-week English-language programme for students interested in how people lead, negotiate and make decisions in an interconnected world. Students explore accessible themes from diplomacy, international relations, governance and leadership while developing the language needed to discuss issues and communicate ideas clearly.
Through discussion, roleplay, negotiation and collaborative decision-making, students practise listening to different perspectives, explaining choices and working with others towards shared outcomes.
- Develop English through leadership, diplomacy and international themes
- Practise negotiation, discussion and collaborative decision-making
- Build confidence presenting ideas and responding to different viewpoints
What you'll study
Leadership, diplomacy and decision-making
Students explore global leadership through discussion, scenarios and collaborative activities while developing the English needed to negotiate, explain viewpoints and communicate decisions.
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Module 01
Diplomacy & Negotiation
Explore how people with different priorities communicate and work towards agreement. Students practise persuasive language, active listening and negotiation through structured discussion and roleplay.
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Module 02
Global Governance
Explore how governments, international organisations and other institutions respond to shared global questions, using accessible examples to compare perspectives and discuss international decision-making.
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Module 03
Leadership & Decision-Making
Consider different approaches to leadership and practise making decisions within a group. Students explore how leaders communicate priorities, respond to competing viewpoints and build support for ideas.
The signature experience
Discuss. Negotiate. Decide. Present.
Throughout the programme, students work collaboratively on a leadership or global-affairs challenge. They consider different perspectives, negotiate priorities and develop a shared response.
At Time to Shine, students present their ideas to others, bringing together leadership, teamwork and English-language communication.
- Collaborative leadership challenge developed across the programme
- Negotiation and presentation practice in English
Is this programme for you?
Does this sound like you?
Students arrive with different interests in leadership and global affairs, but many recognise themselves in at least one of these.
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You enjoy discussing big questions.
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You're interested in diplomacy and global affairs.
International relations, politics or leadership interests you, and you’d like to explore these themes in an accessible way.
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You want to communicate with greater confidence.
You want to practise negotiating, contributing to discussion and presenting your ideas clearly in English.
Sound familiar? This course was built for you
Outcomes
What your child leaves with
Global Leadership combines English-language development with exploration of leadership, negotiation and global affairs, giving students regular opportunities to communicate with purpose.
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Certificate of Achievement
An SBC certificate recognising completion of the Global Leadership programme.
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Progress Report
An end-of-course report reflecting participation and progress during the programme.
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English for Leadership
Practice using English to discuss issues, negotiate with others and explain decisions clearly.
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Collaboration & Decision-Making
Experience working with others to compare perspectives, build agreement and present a shared response.
Independently recognised
The UK's leading multi-campus summer school — inspected, ranked and reviewed to prove it.
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No.1
Ranked the UK’s number 1 multi-campus summer school provider
EL Gazette
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15 / 15
Areas of strength, including student welfare and safeguarding (2018 Inspection)
British Council
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Excellent
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot by families
SBC STAFF
Meet some of the SBC team
SBC staff support students throughout their summer — in lessons, activities and daily life. They help students settle in, grow in confidence and make the most of their time with us, in a safe and friendly environment.
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Natalia Mavromoustaki
MA Careers Guidance, BSc Psychology
As a tutor, Natalia teaches through discussion, activities and real examples. "It's rewarding to see someone grow in confidence or find a real passion. Summer schools let students learn outside the classroom, build confidence and meet new people."
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Cas Slater
Office Coordinator
As Office Coordinator, Cas handles arrivals, departures, excursions and daily site running. "Watching students go from shy and overwhelmed to leading group presentations is inspiring. They get to know themselves, make friends for life and really come out of their shells."
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Olivia Clark
Activity Leader · University of Warwick
As Activity Leader, Olivia runs the daily sports, arts and evening activities. She studies Theatre and Performance at Warwick. "Knowing I played a part in watching students have fun, learn and try new things is very rewarding. You will make friends from all over the world."
Beyond the classroom
Fieldwork
Some of the fortnight’s most useful hours happen away from the seminar room — testing ideas through simulation and case study.
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Fieldwork visit
See leadership in action
Teams may run informal surveys or discussions with peers in shared spaces, gathering views on issues such as climate, equality or cooperation — highlighting the importance of consulting a wider community when shaping principles that claim to be universal.
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Simulations & workshops
Practise diplomacy under pressure
International summit simulations and role-play negotiations that develop real decision-making skills.
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Academic coaching
Refine your strategic thinking
Personalised feedback and individual support that builds confidence as both a thinker and a leader.
A day in the life
Balancing learning and social life on campus
Lessons and projects by day, the coast and the whole-school community by evening. Here’s how a typical day on Global Leadership at Earlscliffe runs — and how each one builds toward your Time to Shine presentation.
Roll over a moment in the timetable to see it — and what it’s really like.
Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Board Games & Puzzles
- Circuit Training
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Film Festival
- Football
- Karaoke
- Murder Mystery
- Museums
- Photo Challenge
- Picnic in the Park
- Punting
- Rounders
- Silent Disco
- Taskmaster
- Trashion Show
- Volleyball
- Yoga
Excursions
A sample of what recent groups have done. Excursions vary by session.
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London
See famous landmarks, visit world-class museums and cultural attractions, take epic photos, shop some big-name stores, and soak up London's unforgettable energy.
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Canterbury
Students will explore the historic city of Canterbury, known for its stunning cathedral, medieval architecture, and charming streets.
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Thorpe Park
Experience the thrills of Thorpe Park, one of the UK’s top theme parks, packed with exhilarating rides and unforgettable adventures.
Safeguarding & welfare
Safe days, settled nights
Sending your child abroad is a big decision. So we start with your child’s wellbeing, and build everything else — lessons, activities, boarding life — around it.
- 24/7 On-site pastoral support
- 1:6 staff-to-student ratio
- 100% DBS-checked, trained residential staff
- BAC British Council accredited as Dukes Summer School
Accommodation & campus
Live and learn at Earlscliffe
Set in the coastal town of Folkestone, Earlscliffe gives older students genuine independence within a smaller, close boarding community. The campus’s renovated Victorian and Edwardian buildings sit in the town’s West End, a short walk from the beach, the Leas promenade and the town centre — with its high-speed rail link to London. Students live in supervised residences, mostly in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and everything on this in-town campus — classes, meals, accommodation and activities — is within walking distance.
- Campus Gardens
- Classrooms
- Four Bed Room
- Laundry Service
- Modern Boarding
- Modern Dining Hall
- Single En-suite room
- Student Common Room
- Towels and Bedding Provided
- Triple En Suite Room
- Twin En Suite Rooms
- Wifi
Why SBC
Trusted, accredited and part of Dukes Education
Dates & fees
Two Options. One transformative fortnight.
Whether your child boards with us or returns home each evening, your fee covers everything in their programme. See what’s included with each option below.
Residential
From £4,095
per 2-week course · Boarding — full days plus evenings and weekends
- Full board — all meals & accommodation included
- Multi-activity programme
- Evening activities & excursions
- 24/7 pastoral care
Non-residential
From £3,095
per 2-week course · 09:00–21:30 daily · varies by campus
- Same academic programme as residential
- Lunch & evening meals included
- Full activity programme and excursions
- Return home in the evening
2027 dates
Session length
2-week sessions available
Programme start dates
28th June, 12th & 26 July
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Check availability before you plan.
Places can start to fill from spring — book early
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Earlscliffe offers shared transfers as an optional extra to/from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for flights/trains scheduled to arrive/depart between 9am-3pm on published arrival and departure days.
Yes, course insurance is included in the cost of your course, covering essential medical insurance including emergency treatment.
SBC ensures a high level of supervision, with a dedicated team of welfare staff offering 24/7 pastoral support.
This programme offers 20 hours of academic content per week, combining taught components and skills-based group project work.
Students stay in high-quality boarding school accommodation, usually in single or shared rooms, with boys and girls accommodated separately.
Yes, students receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course, detailing their progress and any academic milestones.
Explore before you enquire
Take the detail home
No call, no pressure. Just the documents that help you decide — sent straight to your inbox.
Academic Overview
Every module, the learning outcomes and how the programme builds over the fortnight.
Free PDF download
Sample Timetable
A full fortnight, hour by hour — lessons, activities and excursions. Please note that timetables are given as an example and are subject to change.
Free PDF download
Dates & Fees
Full pricing, what's included, and when the programmes take place
IGNITE YOUR SPARK
Arrange a free consultation
Our friendly Student Experience team are happy to answer any questions, big or small, and help you find the best summer experience for your child — no pressure, ever.
What happens after you enquire
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Step 1
We read it personally.
A member of our Student Experience team reviews your enquiry.
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Step 2
You're matched with an advisor.
Someone who knows this course and can answer your specific questions.
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Step 3
We arrange a call.
Phone or video, at a time that suits you, to talk through dates, options and any concerns.
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Step 4
You decide — no pressure.
We help you find the right fit. You book when you're ready.
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155+
Nationalities represented since 2008
21,000+
Alumni since 2008
№1
UK multi-campus summer school (ranked by EL Gazette)