Students aged 13 - 16
Headington Summer School
Future Business Leaders
Future Business Leaders programme is designed to inspire the next generation of business leaders. By providing students with a comprehensive insight into the key concepts of international business, our young learners are able to gain a fantastic headstart in their preparation for a successful career in business.
Becoming an Innovative Entrepreneur
Join us for an extraordinary experience at Headington as you embark on a transformative journey into the world of business. Our two-week course is designed to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in today’s business world. You will uncover the secrets of launching and running a successful business, dive into the fascinating realm of marketing and branding, gain insights into the financial workings of businesses, and use this knowledge to pitch your own start-up business idea to your peers during our Time To Shine Ceremony. Join us for an enriching summer experience focusing on learning, innovation and personal development. Explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship and acquire invaluable skills for your future success!
Future Business Leaders
At a Glance
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Price
£4,200
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Ages
13-16
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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
15th July, and 29th July
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Language Support
Included
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Location
Headington School, Oxford
Course Objectives
Over the course of this two-week programme, you will:
- Discover discover the fundamentals of starting up and operating a business in today’s society
- Learn how businesses market and brand their products, applying this to your own ideas in a Time To Shine project
- Identify how business finances work so that businesses can break even and make a profit
- Take part in our exciting Time to Shine ceremony, and pitch the idea for a start-up business with your classmates to the rest of the school
- Develop and apply core 21st century skills through fun and engaging lessons, including critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration
Time to Shine Project
Pitch Perfect: How to Make a Successful Business Pitch
Headington’s Future Business Leaders will take part in an exciting two week project in which they devise and develop all aspects of a start-up business, including the branding, financial planning, marketing and operational structure. They will then pitch this start-up business to a panel of investors, who will choose the most credible and inspirational business to apply their funding to.
Through this fun and engaging teamwork project, Headington’s Future Business Leaders will develop and apply their 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, communication skills, collaborative skills, and original thinking.
Sample Timetable
Download the full academic overview and sample timetable.
Our Approach to Your Learning
Skills + Language = Success
At the core of our student-centred academic approach is a unique commitment to nurturing not just your subject knowledge but also your communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills through language-building activities.
We offer an immersive learning experience that goes beyond traditional language learning, providing you with interactive, dynamic, and practical lessons that are designed to deepen your subject knowledge whilst also enhancing key 21st century skills vital for success in today’s world. We also focus on improving your English language proficiency through our ‘Time To Shine’ projects, in which you will engage in extensive group project work and public speaking activities.
Our courses are designed to bring real-world relevance to your learning and provide you with a well-rounded educational experience. This immersive learning journey will empower you with the skills you need for success in the 21st century.
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
Headington students will be fully immersed in an action-packed range of engaging social activities. Previous activities include Oxford walking tours and punting
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Excursions
During a two-week course, students will go on three exciting excursions to famous UK cities and popular tourist destinations
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End of Course Report and Certificate
Future Business Leaders
Dates & Prices
Headington Future Business Leaders FAQs
How challenging is the course?
The course input will challenge students at B1 level, however within language teaching it is commonplace for teachers to work with mixed ability classes. Depending on the group’s competency with English and ability to absorb new material, our teachers can adapt to make the lessons inclusive for all.
What level of English is required to take part in this course?
For this course, a level of B1 and above is recommended to help ensure that students make the most of the programme.
Do students receive a certificate?
Yes. Each student who completes this programme receives a certificate of completion during a celebration at the end of the course.
Do students need to purchase any course books?
Students aren’t required to purchase any textbooks for the course, instead a variety of SBC handouts are purposefully made, all of which were created by our own academic team.
What do students need to take to class?
Students should bring their own stationary, but they are provided with notebooks and folders.
Speak with a member of our friendly admissions team
We’re happy to answer any questions you have and support you in finding the perfect experience.