Future Global Leader at Canford

Future Global Leaders is a two-week programme for students aged 11–16 who want to explore politics, international relations and leadership. It’s a chance to step into the world of decision-making, where choices made by individuals and institutions shape communities, countries and global affairs.

The course blends academic study with practical experience. You’ll examine how governments function, how policies are formed, and how international organisations respond to conflict and cooperation. Case studies and simulations give you the chance to test these ideas for yourself, whether through negotiating in teams, debating key issues, or presenting your own proposals.

Leadership runs through every part of the programme. You’ll practise the skills that make leaders effective: communication, negotiation, and the ability to listen as well as persuade. Group projects mirror real-world situations where compromise and collaboration are as important as vision.

Teaching is guided by educators with experience in politics and international relations. By the end of the programme, you’ll not only have broadened your understanding of how the world works, but also gained the confidence to contribute to it — whether as a student leader now or as a decision-maker in the future.