Communication & Influence
Develop public speaking, active listening, persuasion and the ability to explain ideas clearly to different audiences.
Learn to Lead Through Real Challenges
Leadership is developed through experience, reflection and repeated practice. Students work in international teams, take on responsibility and learn how their communication and decisions affect others.
Immersive scenarios may include building a new society, managing limited resources or responding to a fast-moving crisis. Each challenge asks students to listen, negotiate, adapt and guide their team towards a shared goal.
The programme supports a wide range of confidence levels. Quieter students are encouraged gradually, while more confident participants learn to listen, delegate and make space for other voices.
Teaching & Curriculum
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Analyse information, weigh priorities, manage uncertainty and make practical decisions under pressure.
Teamwork & Self-Awareness
Explore leadership styles, delegation, collaboration, feedback and the impact individual behaviour has on a team. English is used throughout workshops, negotiations, presentations and reflection activities, helping students build language confidence in a practical international setting.
What Students Will Learn
- Communicate ideas clearly, listen actively and speak with greater confidence.
- Make decisions, manage limited resources and solve problems collaboratively.
- Reflect on personal leadership style, respond to feedback and take responsibility within a team.
How the Leadership Missions Work
Plan & Negotiate
Understand the scenario, allocate roles and resources, form alliances and agree a team strategy.
Lead & Adapt
Respond to new information, resolve disagreements and adjust decisions as the challenge develops.
Present & Reflect
Explain the team’s choices, respond to questions and consider what worked, what changed and how leadership could improve.
Activities & Excursions
Leadership workshops are balanced with sports, evening activities and cultural excursions, giving students time to relax, practise English and build international friendships.
Trips vary by campus and intake, but may include Central London, Warwick Castle and other leading UK attractions. Students also take part in structured social events and team activities within the boarding-school environment.
Accommodation, Safety & Welfare
Students stay in secure UK boarding-school residences with full-board meals and a structured routine balancing lessons, activities and rest.
Experienced residential and pastoral staff provide 24-hour supervision, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio and age-appropriate grouping.
- Secure, monitored campus accommodation
- Experienced pastoral and residential staff
- Freshly prepared meals
- Structured daily timetable
- Ongoing emotional and wellbeing support
Locations, Dates & Fees
Samiad programmes are hosted at leading UK boarding schools with strong academic, residential, sports and leisure facilities. Populate this section from the approved 2026 Leadership schedule.
Windsor
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
One of the world’s most prestigious schools
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
Cambridge
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
Tradition & Innovation
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
What Parents & Students Say
“I went to samiad/box hill school for 2 weeks and they were the best two weeks of my life, everyone was so friendly and lovely, teachers and staff always encouraged us to ask questions and to never be ashamed of not knowing things and words.
I highly recommend the school and I’m 100% going to samiad again after i finish my last year at school!”
“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!! 5 stars without a doubt !”
“My son came to samiad school for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, a large number of activities, independence.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need prior leadership experience?
The programme is designed for all confidence levels, and students are supported to grow into leadership roles over time.
What if my child is shy or not confident?
The programme is specifically designed to build confidence gradually through supportive teamwork and guided leadership opportunities.
Are students assessed or graded?
Students are not formally graded. Instead, they receive ongoing feedback and reflection-based support.
Who is the Leadership Summer School best suited for?
Students aged 11–17 who want to improve confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
How many hours of leadership training do students receive?
Students receive 15 hours per week of interactive leadership workshops.
Do students still take part in activities and excursions?
Yes. Excursions and evening activities are a key part of the experience.
What topics are covered in the leadership programme?
Economics, negotiation, communication, marketing, crisis management and decision-making.
What welfare and supervision support is available?
Students are supervised 24/7 with a 1:6 staff ratio, experienced pastoral teams and full safeguarding procedures.
Ready to grow in confidence and lead?
Speak with the Samiad admissions team about suitability, locations, dates, availability and what is included in the Leadership Summer School.