EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS
FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Key Facts
| Age | 15-17 years old |
|---|---|
| English Level | B2-C2 |
| Start Dates | 12 & 26 July 2026 |
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Class Size | 12 students maximum |
| Lessons | 21 (19 hours), Monday – Friday |
| package fee | From £2,750 |
| package | Tuition, accommodation, meals, activities programme, up to 3 excursions per week, travel insurance, airport transfers to/from London Heathrow and Gatwick |
Course Benefits
| Explore Global Challenges Through a UN Lens |
| Investigate some of today’s most urgent issues — including climate change, food systems, inequality, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social impact — through the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). |
| Develop Leadership Skills for a Sustainable Future |
| Build the confidence, teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed to become an effective leader and advocate for sustainability in academic, social, and future professional settings. |
| Learn with Experts from the University of Surrey |
| Benefit from interactive workshops and sessions led by leading academics from the University of Surrey Institute for Sustainability, exploring topics such as biodiversity, behaviour change, environmental systems, and sustainable development. |
| Gain an Internationally Recognised Learning Experience |
| Study on a course co-designed with CIFAL Surrey and approved by UNITAR, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, giving students access to globally informed sustainability and leadership education. |
| Apply Learning Through Real-World Projects |
| Work on hands-on case studies, collaborative projects, and practical sustainability challenges that connect academic theory to real-world solutions at local and global levels. |
| Experience Sustainability in Action at Merrist Wood |
| Study within Merrist Wood’s unique 400-acre countryside campus, featuring ancient woodland, a working farm, and diverse natural habitats that create a living environment for immersive sustainability learning. |
| Discover University Life and Global Perspectives |
| Visit the University of Surrey campus and collaborate with students from around the world, gaining insight into UK university study and how different cultures approach sustainability and leadership. |
| Join a Supportive and Inspiring Learning Community |
| Enjoy small class sizes, expert teaching, and a collaborative international environment designed to encourage confidence, creativity, personal growth, and meaningful global connections. |
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INDIA, SUMMER TEENAGERS 2024
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Students explore some of the biggest global challenges facing society today through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The course encourages critical thinking about how these interconnected issues - including climate change, food systems, inequality, biodiversity loss, and social impact - shape communities, economies, and the environment. In partnership with CIFAL Surrey and the University of Surrey Institute for Sustainability, the course combines academic insight with practical, real-world learning to show how organisations, communities, and individuals are driving sustainable change.
Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and sessions led by University of Surrey academics, students develop practical knowledge, leadership skills, and creative problem-solving approaches that can be applied both in school and in future careers. Students also gain exposure to university life and receive an internationally recognised learning experience approved by UNITAR, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Think summer school meets sustainability innovation lab meets corporate retreat!
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