Winchester
Global Young Leaders
13-16 Years | Residential
Intermediate to Advanced
CEFR (Common European Framework) levels
A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2
20 hours per week
(17 hours in arrival week)
8 July - 5 August (2, 3 or 4 weeks)
An exciting leadership summer school for 13–16-year-olds with Intermediate (B1) English or above.
Global Young Leaders
Designed for students who already have at least Intermediate (B1) level of English.
Classes include:
- English
- Business Start-Up
- Communication Skills
- STEM
Student Awards
English Student Hosts
Breaktime
Why Choose This Programme?
- A stimulating programme for future young leaders
- Study four subjects to broaden your skills set and develop your leadership potential
- Explore the city sights and vibrant highstreet
- Enjoy a wide range of activities on the extensive campus
Academic Programme
- 20 hours' tuition per week including English, STEM, Business Start-Up and Communication Skills (16 hours), Winchester City Challenge (3 hours*), Excursion Preparation (1 hour)
- Maximum class size 16 international students
- Cultural study visits with your teacher enrich your experience
- Enhance your fluency and leadership skills through collaborating and problem-solving - essential 21st century life skills
* not in arrival week.
English
Young Entrepreneur
Presentation Skills
STEM
- Visit Winchester with your teacher - discover ancient historical sights, visit museums and galleries and enrich your understanding of British Culture. You'll be amazed at how much you grow in confidence as you practise your English with friendly residents.
- Each week students take part in a 1 hour interactive excursion-preparation class. The activities are designed to introduce students to the history, culture, and key features of the destination they will visit on their excursion.
- Students may take part in themed role-plays or complete a location-based scavenger hunt that encourages teamwork, curiosity, and real-world learning.
- These hands-on sessions help students connect with the place before they arrive, making the excursion more meaningful, engaging, and memorable.
- Boarding houses are situated a short walk from the main campus
- Students on the English Plus+, Global Young Leaders and Pre-University programmes share boarding houses, activities and excursions
- Comfortable bedrooms with 1 - 6 beds and shared bathrooms. Winchester is an historic, traditional school, so do not expect 5-star accommodation!
- Close supervision at all times
- Resident House Parents look after you throughout your stay
- 3 meals a day. A healthy range of food to suit international students
- Restricted access to mobile phones. WiFi available.
Boarding House
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Lunch in College Hall
Boarding House
- Afternoons: Wide choice of activities including a range of sports, art & design, dance & movement, British games
- Evenings: Exciting evening activities include leadership challenges, mystery nights, talent shows, quiz nights, relaxed games nights in house
- Special events: Ceilidh (traditional dancing), archery, weekly disco at the University of Winchester
- Excursions: 2 excursions per week e.g. London, Oxford, Thorpe Park (theme park), Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, Roman Baths
- Supervised free time in Winchester: Explore the city sights and vibrant high street
- PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our English Student Hosts.
Football
Tennis
Rounders
Yoga
Art
London Eye
Evening Activity
Southampton Excursion
| Course No. | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Weeks | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Thurs 8 July | Thurs 22 July | 2 | £4300 |
| 28 | Thurs 8 July | Thurs 29 July | 3 | £6450 |
| 29 | Thurs 8 July | Thurs 5 Aug | 4 | £8600 |
| 30 | Thurs 15 July | Thurs 5 Aug | 3 | £6450 |
| 31 | Thurs 22 July | Thurs 5 Aug | 2 | £4300 |
Room size: 1-6 | Hours' tuition/week: 20* | Max. class size: 16**
* 17 hours in arrival week.
** In exceptional circumstances, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded.
Included in the fees
- All tuition and teaching materials
- Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo
- Participation of resident English Student Hosts
- Full board residential accommodation
- Transport and entry fees on all excursions
- Varied daily programme to cater for all interests and abilities
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Personal laundry for machine washable clothes
- Medical and Travel Insurance (see Terms & Conditions)
- Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow or Gatwick airports
- For transfers on specific dates/times from/to Eurostar St. Pancras, please contact us.
NOT included in the fees
- Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above
- Free transfers from St. Pancras for specific trains
- Free airport transfers from Free airport transfers from Heathrow or Gatwick airports on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00
See Also
Residential Courses in Winchester
English Plus+ (13-16 years)
An exciting programme for teens who want to build confidence in English.
Pre-University (15-17 years)
Designed for students aged 15-17 who already have at least Intermediate (B2) level of English.
Economics, Business, International Relations, Film Making, Drama, IELTS Exam Prep, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology.
Level Check
There are many Discovery Summer programmes for you to choose from! Our online level test helps us to direct you towards our most appropriate Discovery programme.