Key areas covered:
- Communication and public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Planning and organisation
Presenting and defending ideas
What the Leadership Course Involves
The Leadership course gives students the chance to develop practical leadership skills by working through team challenges, making decisions and presenting ideas. Sessions are built around active participation rather than lectures, with students taking responsibility, solving problems and learning how to work effectively with others.
Leadership Skills Students Develop
The Leadership course helps students build practical skills they can use in education, future work and everyday life.
What students can develop:
- Clear communication
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Planning and organisation
By working through practical challenges with other students, participants learn how to listen, contribute ideas, take responsibility and adapt when plans change.
A Leadership Lesson – Building the Base
Week one of Mission: Mars begins with a practical leadership challenge. Students work together to build and govern a new base, making decisions, setting priorities and responding when things go wrong. The exercise combines communication, teamwork, negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving in one practical leadership challenge.
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Who are we?
Each base decides what it wants to stand for – from innovation and safety to cooperation and resilience – and creates a simple identity that communicates those priorities.
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Writing the rules
Students agree a small set of clear, fair and enforceable rules, then test whether those rules would actually work in practice.
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Responding to crises
The group is given challenges such as limited resources, damaged equipment or changing conditions and must decide how to respond as a team.
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Refine it, then defend it
Students review their decisions, improve their rules and present their approach to the other teams, explaining and defending the choices they made.
Leadership Course Details
The key details parents need before choosing the Leadership course.
Who it is for
Ages 11-18, for students who want to build confidence, communication and practical leadership skills.
Where it happens
Available at selected Samiad Summer School and NxtGen campuses.
When it runs
A morning course within the Samiad Programme.
Teaching format
Students work in groups of around 15, taking part in practical challenges, discussions and presentations.
Language
The course is taught and completed in English, so students should be reasonably comfortable communicating in English.
What it costs
Included within the standard programme price unless otherwise specified for the chosen campus or stay.
Where the Leadership Course Runs
The Leadership course is available at every Samiad Summer School and NxtGen campus, giving students the chance to develop practical leadership skills as part of their residential summer experience.
Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove · near Birmingham
The Leys School
Cambridge · city centre
Marlborough College
Marlborough · Wiltshire
The Oratory School
Woodcote · near Oxford
RGS Surrey Hills
Cranleigh · Surrey
Trent College
Long Eaton · near Nottingham and Derby
Leadership in Pictures
See what the Leadership course looks like in practice, from group challenges and presentations to teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making.
What Parents & Students Say
Hear from parents, students and group leaders about Samiad's teaching, activities, pastoral care and international community.
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This school is very professional and the staff are friendly! Everything is perfectly planned and the activities are always a lot of fun. Locations are stunning: a real full immersion in the English culture!
My children came home so happy and excited to return. We can’t thank Samiad enough for such a wonderful experience!
Susanna — Parent
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My son came to Samiad for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, the large number of activities, and the independence.
Valentina — Parent
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Samiad is amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw, experienced and learned.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone. Five stars without a doubt.
Charlene — Parent
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BAC Accredited
British Accreditation Council for independent further and higher education
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Cambridge English Preparation Centre
Official preparation centre
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Paris Saint-Germain Academy England Partner
Official partner
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St Star Awards
Winner – Junior Programme for Learning Experience
Leadership Summer Course FAQs
Answers to common questions about the Leadership course at Samiad.
Who is the Leadership course suitable for?
The course is designed for students aged 11-18 who want to build confidence, communication, teamwork and practical leadership skills.
How many hours of Leadership are included each week?
Students receive 15 hours of Leadership learning each week.
What skills does the course cover?
Students work on communication, public speaking, teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, planning and presenting ideas.
How are Leadership lessons taught?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with students working through group challenges, discussions, presentations and activities such as Mission: Mars.
Does my child need previous leadership experience?
No. The course is designed to help students develop from their own starting point, with support from staff throughout.
Which campuses offer the Leadership course?
The Leadership course is available at Bromsgrove School, The Leys School, Marlborough College, The Oratory School, RGS Surrey Hills and Trent College.
Make Leadership Part of Their Summer
Give your child the chance to build confidence, strengthen their communication and develop practical leadership skills through a memorable residential summer experience with Samiad. Speak to the team about dates, campuses and Leadership course availability.