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Eton College Summer School
Big decisions. Real challenges. Your voice. In the Global Leaders Simulation, students spend two weeks leading in teams, pitching, negotiating and handling crises, at one of the world’s most famous schools.
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1 · Dates and fees
Summer 2027 dates and fees
Global Leaders Simulation
Teams build a business through ten simulated years: pitching to investors, negotiating deals and handling a crisis, while developing leadership and confident English.
Course dates
For a 4-week stay, book both sessions. The day programme runs 09:00–21:00.
Fees are per student. Airport transfers are available at £150 each way.
2 · The school
Eton College, est. 1440
Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College is one of the most famous schools in the world, a short walk from Windsor and about 15 minutes from London Heathrow. It has educated many British prime ministers, world leaders, Nobel laureates and members of the royal family.
In summer, students live and learn among historic buildings and modern facilities, including the purpose-built Jafar Hall lecture theatre and the Sports and Aquatics Centre. The programme is run independently of the school by a British Council–accredited summer school provider.
3 · The summer programme
Learn by leading
In the Global Leaders Simulation, students work in teams to build a business through ten simulated years. They pitch to investors, negotiate deals and handle a crisis when plans go wrong, and every choice has a consequence.
Lessons are interactive, covering subject concepts alongside critical thinking, leadership, teamwork and English expression. At the end of each week, students present their projects to teachers and peers in Time to Shine.
It suits students who want to understand how businesses work, enjoy decisions with no single right answer, or want to become more confident speakers.
Timetable
Mornings prepare students for the simulation through discussion, practical exercises and real business examples. Afternoons move each team’s venture forward in the Decade Challenge.
A sample week
A typical week for residential students. Sessions and activities are examples and may change.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00–09:00 | Wake up and breakfast | ||||||
| 09:00–10:30 | Week 1: arrivals and departures London excursion: a full day among London’s landmarks: the view from the London Eye, a walk past Westminster’s famous sights and time in Covent Garden | Simulation prep London Debrief | Simulation prep Anatomy of a Scandal | Simulation prep The Art of the Deal | Excursion day | Simulation prep The Dilemma Room | Simulation prep Final Briefing |
| 10:30–10:50 | Break | Break | |||||
| 10:50–12:20 | Simulation prep Boardroom vs Ballot Box | Simulation prep Bounce Back | Simulation prep Coalitions | Simulation prep Negotiation Challenge | Simulation prep 2050: The World You’re Building | ||
| 12:20–13:20 | Lunch | Lunch | |||||
| 13:30–15:00 | Decade Challenge Year 5: The Midterm | Decade Challenge Year 6: Crisis Day | Afternoon excursion | Decade Challenge Year 9: Legacy and Final Campaign Prep | End-of-course celebration (15:30–22:00) An afternoon and evening at Eton Dorney Lake: bell boating, a BBQ with friends and a disco | ||
| 15:00–15:20 | Break | Break | |||||
| 15:20–17:00 | Multi-activity | Multi-activity | Multi-activity | ||||
| 17:00–18:30 | Downtime: sport on the South Lawn, explore Eton, relax | Downtime | |||||
| 18:30–19:30 | Dinner | ||||||
| 19:30–21:00 | Evening event Capture the Flag | Multi-activity Football, tennis, karaoke, origami | Wellbeing activity Board game evening | Evening event Protect the Egg | House evening Secret Cinema | Multi-activity Water polo, badminton, watercolours, Just Dance | |
| 21:00–22:00 | House time | ||||||
| 22:00 | Lights out | ||||||
Activities
A full programme of sports, arts, drama and STEM workshops, using Eton’s sports hall, pool, pitches and tennis courts.
Excursions
Excursions connect lessons with real places, with entry costs included.
Accommodation and care
Included in every course
Book your place for summer 2027
Places are limited and allocated first come, first served. A £1,000 deposit secures a place. Complete the booking form, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you choose the right dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.
New to booking? Read the course booking procedure.