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YOUR FUTURE

A distinctive academic and social experience designed for students
who are undertaking their final two years at high school.

Our Young Leaders course helps prepare international students for their future at university and beyond by providing the opportunity to study a chosen subject at an undergraduate level. As an intensive two-week programme, you will be immersed in a range of professor-led lectures, interactive workshops, academic excursions, and practical study skills sessions. Students live and study at our Kentish Town campus, so you will be within touching distance of all the city’s main attractions and experience life in a vibrant area of London while you study.

COURSE DETAILS

Our intensive summer course combines learning with a great British experience. Students will learn new skills, try fun activities and enjoy the excitement of the big city – all in English.

SCL International College's unique curriculum connects classroom learning to field trips, allowing students to gain background knowledge and understanding of British culture and see history come to life when visiting the city’s top historical sites and attractions.


Levels Offered: From CEFR A1/A2 (Elementary) to Proficiency (CEFR C2)


2023 Start Dates: 3 July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July, 30 July, 6 August, 13 August


Course Length: minimum 2, maximum 4 weeks


Number of Weekly Lessons and Excursions: 30


Lesson Length: 1 Lesson = 60 Minutes


Lesson Times: 09:00 – 12:20 and 13:30 – 16:50


Maximum Class Size: 15 students

COURSE STRUCTURE

You can select one of our two programme specialisms:

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BUSINESS

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POLITICS

These 2-hour professor-led academic talks are delivered by current experts in their field and will introduce you to a menu of current and applied topics across for your chosen specialism. You will be challenged with a range of lecture styles and encouraged to evaluate and critique them throughout the course.

Like university, the 1.5 academic seminars will encourage you to discuss and challenge the lecture material and formulate your own ideas to develop a unique research question for an independent writing assignment.

These 2-hour interactive classroom workshops are designed to hone a range of focused practical, language and study skills to support your success at undergraduate level and beyond. You will become a more effective researcher; learn to reference, structure a written report, and receive tailored support and feedback from our supportive and enthusiastic tutors.

You will also plan, practise, and deliver a subject specific practical assessment, collaborate with other students, and be encouraged to reflect on your own skills and performance.

Each programme includes an experiential trip into London to explore the cities rich history and traditions in your chosen specialism. Evening and Lunchtime events are organised daily at our diverse and vibrant campus to meet and socialise with other students enrolled on a range of pre-university and language programmes.

END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of our Young Leaders programme, you will benefit from:

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Improved speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills

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Better grasp of English grammar

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Enhanced
understanding
of English culture

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Confidence
navigating in
a big city

free with every booking

TEACHING QUALITY AT SCL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

At SCL International College, we take great pride in our staff.

The vast majority of our tutors have experience teaching overseas and all of our staff understand the specific needs that international students may have when coming to London, especially if it's their first time travelling to the city.

In addition to our enthusiastic teachers, you'll meet our staff working at Reception, Student Services, Admissions and Accommodation. There's plenty of support waiting for you here in London!

At SCL International College, we take great pride in our staff.

All of our teachers are certified in teaching the English language. The vast majority of them have experience teaching overseas and all of our staff understand the specific needs that international students may have when coming to London, especially if it's their first time travelling to the city.

In addition to our enthusiastic teachers, you'll meet our staff working at Reception, Student Services, Admissions and Accommodation. There's plenty of support waiting for you here in London!

Wondering which course is right for you?