Students aged 11 - 15
SBC Canford
Future Business Leaders
Through dynamic group projects and self-reflection activities, students will enhance their English communication skills while gaining the essential knowledge and tools to succeed as business leaders in today’s evolving world.
Creating Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
Embark on an exciting journey with our two-week Future Business Leaders course at Canford School, designed for students aged 11-15. This course combines the essential elements of business and leadership, offering a comprehensive introduction to both worlds. Through engaging projects and hands-on learning, you’ll explore what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and an effective leader, building the skills to make a lasting impact in any future career.
Our Future Business Leaders course will introduce you to key concepts of entrepreneurship, such as how to develop innovative ideas, craft compelling pitches, and market a product. You’ll also explore the world of leadership, studying the qualities of great leaders throughout history and learning how to apply those traits to your own leadership style. You’ll leave Canford not only with a deeper understanding of business but also with the tools to lead a team to success.
Future Business Leaders
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 and 21st 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 Future Business Leaders programme, you will:
- Learn how to turn ideas into successful businesses by developing, branding, and pitching your own product.
- Study key leadership traits from historical and modern leaders, and apply them to your own leadership style.
- Improve public speaking, presentation, and teamwork skills through group projects and hands-on activities.
- Gain practical experience with the Young Apprentice Time to Shine, where you’ll invent, brand, and pitch a product.
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.
Gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance while building leadership skills essential for success in the 21st century.
Participate in practical activities that enhance your public speaking, teamwork, and self-awareness, preparing you to lead in any situation.
Study the world’s most influential leaders to understand their strategies and apply their lessons to your own leadership journey.
Through the Time to Shine programme, you’ll experience the thrill of entrepreneurship while developing key leadership qualities.
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.
Time to Shine Project: Young Apprentice
Do you have what it takes to be the next Young Apprentice?
In this exciting project, you’ll channel your entrepreneurial talents by inventing a new product. After creating a working prototype, you’ll brand it with a catchy name and logo tailored to your target audience. But that’s just the start! You’ll also create a 30-second commercial, design promotional materials, and pitch your product and brand to a panel of judges. To add an extra challenge, you’ll perform your advert live. The only rule? No apps allowed!
Throughout this process, you’ll not only develop essential business skills but also demonstrate leadership by managing your team, making decisions under pressure, and showcasing your vision.
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 Achievement 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?
Students don’t need to bring anything to class. We provide a handbook for each student along with any necessary stationery. However, students can bring a pencil case with their own stationery too.
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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