Leadership Programme

This Leadership programme offers students the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through interactive sessions and practical experiences. Focussing on strategic leadership development, this programme equips participants with the tools needed to excel in both personal and academic pursuits.

Summary

  • Lead through action! Each week, students tackle a fresh, real-world-inspired leadership challenge.
  • Hands-on projects build strategic thinking, teamwork, innovation and communication skills.
  • Sessions are interactive and dynamic, combining classroom learning with exciting outdoor problem-solving activities.
  • Every session kicks off with an expert-led briefing and wraps up with reflection to refine leadership skills.

KEY FACTS:

  • Where: at WESTONBIRT SCHOOL ( 1h45 from Heathrow airport; 1h from Bristol airport )
  • Dates: from Sunday 5th July until Sunday 2nd August 2026
  • Age group: Seniors: 14 – 16 years
  • 15 hours of lessons per week
  • Maximum of 12 students per class
  • Minimum level of English required: B1 ( Intermediate ), no coding experience needed.
  • 4.5 hours of informal learning through Team Project Challenges sessions alongside UK host students
  • Up to 8 hours of Academy* or Multi-Activity programme, joined by UK student hosts, who will provide lots of opportunities for conversation and extending English-language skills. The Academies to choose from are: Cookery; Flying; Golf; Horse-riding; Performing Arts; Polo; Robotics and Tennis.
  • Evening activities include: Talent shows, discos, karaoke evenings, film nights, capture-the-flag, Camp fire & marshmallows, inflatable obstacle course, quiz night, mini-Olympics…
  • 3 trips per week, including London, Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Tetbury. Excursions take place on Wednesdays ( half day ) , Saturdays ( half day ) and Sundays.

PROGRAMME: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Leadership through adventure programme develops:
  • Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication and Public Speaking
  • Project Management and Responsibility
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving
  • Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
  • English Language Skills related to Leadership

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

WESTONBIRT SCHOOL

Westonbirt House is a beautiful place to live.

It reminds many of our pupils of Hogwarts with its extraordinary architecture and amazing interior decoration. Our bright and cosy single rooms and 2-5 bed dorms provide a comfortable and reassuring space for students to relax and sleep.

Rooms are allocated depending on numbers, but in general older students have priority for the single rooms.

Students are fully supported and cared for by experienced and friendly house staff, who make sure that their stay is safe and fun, with medical support available if necessary

Westonbirt School pupils all agree that meals here are absolutely delicious!
Our school caterers serve a varied and nutritious range of meals, with enough choice to meet a wide range of dietary requirements.

Each day, students will enjoy a hearty breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snacks and an evening meal, with some more late-night snacks available in the dorms.

Main meals are taken in the beautiful and ornate dining rooms at Westonbirt.

For full-day and some half-day excursions, a packed lunch is provided.

 

Our international students benefit from:

  • Integration with UK host students who are fully involved in the daytime programme, participating in the Team Project Challenge, Career Skills sessions, Academies and other social activities
  • Inspirational house and surroundings
  • Excellent facilities, including leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and golf course
  • 90 years’ experience in educating and supporting international students
  • High-quality English-language provision and academic programmes created by Westonbirt School staff
  • Class sizes limited to 12
  • Exciting range of high-quality coaching Academies to choose from
  • Three excursions a week, including Bath, London, and Oxford
  • Comfortable and attractive boarding facilities, with both single and 2-5 person dormitory rooms
  • Delicious catering with plenty of choice
  • A great opportunity to experience life in a British boarding school
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