Course description
Overview
Global Leadership in Action is a transformative course for students aged 13–17, combining foundational business knowledge with global leadership development. This course draws from international leadership frameworks and entrepreneurial education, focusing on innovation, ethical decision-making, and cross-cultural collaboration.
About the course
Emphasis is placed on developing strategic thinking, confident leadership, and effective teamwork through project-based learning, business simulations, and intercultural dialogue. Inquiry-based learning is encouraged through meaningful exploration of global challenges, leadership styles, and entrepreneurial solutions.
In each two-week sprint, students tackle five real-world challenges aligned with the sprint’s core theme such as sustainability, climate action, innovation, entrepreneurship, or societal impact. The fifth challenge is the Hackathon, where teams pitch bold solutions to global issues presented by industry leaders. Students approach this Hackathon with the knowledge, skills, and perspective gained throughout the sprint. This empowers them to contribute meaningfully and share their newly developed English skills and insights with confidence.
Course Aims
IMPACT Learning Model is our bespoke framework that defines the goals of education, methods, and outcomes students are expected to achieve. Through IMPACT’S Learning Model, students will:
Improve core communication skillsBuild new set of skills
Strengthen adaptability, innovation, and strategic thinking in fast-changing environments
Learn the power of collaboration
Work in diverse teams to solve complex problems with continuous feedback and peer coaching
Nurture the inner voice
Encourage self-awareness, social responsibility, and confident decision-making
Visit Universities
Explore academic pathways through university taster days and mentorship opportunities
Explore industry insights
Gain exposure to global business practices and leadership through industry immersion and guest speakers
See the bigger picture
Develop a global outlook and the mindset to lead change in an interconnected world
Sprints Overview
A Sprint is an intensive, focused period of learning within the IMPACT programme, designed to immerse students in a series of structured academic and practical challenges. Each Sprint blends rigorous study with collaborative, team-based projects, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop leadership skills.
Business experience
Business HQ and university experience with exclusive access to top institutions
Professional networking
Industry networking with professionals and changemakers
Pioneering speakers
Guest speaker talks from pioneers in their fields
Various workshops
Growth workshops across academic, personal, and leadership development
Daily challenges
Hackathons, pitching solutions to real-world problems
Range of activities
Life Skill activities such as flight school, football, graffiti and tennis
Purposeful leadership
Motivational speakers to inspire purposeful leadership
IMPACT Programmes at Tonbridge School does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
