SPECIALIST PROGRAMMES

This specialised course allows students to study a variety of core and elective MBA style modules, providing a mini-MBA taster experience and insight in to one of the world’s most prestigious and sought after qualifications.

Using traditional teaching methods, interactive technology and project based learning, students can enjoy a well-rounded and inspiring programme. Designed with the ambitious student in mind, this MBA taster course is guaranteed to delight, excite and ignite passion.

Alongside the carefully selected MBA modules, the Academy MBA will offer daily workshops designed to prepare students for the demands of the modern business environment and place them ahead of the pack.

Key Facts

✓ 12 hours teaching of core MBA modules per week
✓ 8 hours of teaching elective MBA modules per week
✓ 4 hours of business and entrepreneur workshops per week
✓ Guest speakers from around the world of business
✓ 1 half day & 2 full day excursions per week
✓ Full evening activity programme
✓ Two week Academy MBA programme
✓ Minimum intermediate level (B1) of English language
✓ required to take part in this course

Available at Wellington College 10 July - 14 August

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Students will be challenged to voice their opinions on world events and understand their own ability to influence positive change. With a focus on sustainable development, globalisation and human rights, students will develop their skills in communication, self awareness, critical & creative thinking and conflict resolution.

SUSTAINABILITY
Debate and focus groups allow studets to discuss the environmental, economic and social issues. Students will be given the opportunity to create project plans that meet the needs of the present, whilst reducing the impact on future generations.

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY IN ORGANISATIONS
Provides students with an understanding of the challenges of managing creativity and innovation within contemporary organisations and the ever-changing global competition.

LEADERSHIP PLUS
Critical to every business, students focus on talent management and decision-making, and leading and developing individuals and high performance teams within an organisational culture.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
An introduction to financial statements, establishing a firm understanding of the basic techniques of management accounting, including attention-directing, score-keeping, and problem-solving.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Students learn to plan, schedule, and control activities that transform inputs into finished goods and services, becoming familiar with the key concepts and introducing principles of lean and agile theory.

STRATEGIC THINKING
This session is unique in the range of strategic alternatives that exposes students to, and gives them the tools required for, performance moves, business models, and strategic innovation perspectives.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW VENTURE CREATION
Allows students to explore the variety of factors which influence decision making in business, with focus on: business start-up, creativity and innovation, risk management, and conflict resolution.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Students learn to plan a project, identifying and measuring the requirements and the relationship between time and cost, risk management of same, and putting a project plan into action.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
A guide to the cultural knowledge and global vision needed to operate in an international context, teaching the international flow of business, options for international entrepreneurs, and much more.

STRATEGIC MARKETING & INNOVATION
Explores the basic principles and practices of marketing via market research, customer analysis, innovation and design, brand management, digital and social media marketing, and more.

Develop your artistic abilities and creativity in a supportive environment with our experienced art instructors.

Students will be trained in a variety of techniques and skills, and will be able to showcase the results to the rest of the school at the end of each week at the Academy Art Exhibition.

The course will take place in an art studio at the school, with occasional field trips or visits to a local art museum or exhibition.

All instructors are specialist art teachers whose qualifications and experience are recognised by British schools.

Key Facts

✓ 15 hours of English language tuition per week.

✓ Art and Design 4 days per week, 2 hours per day.

✓ All art materials included.

✓ Variety of skills covered. May include: drawing, illustration, sketching, painting, sculpture, pottery, fine art and more.

✓ Average teacher to student ratio is 1:12

✓ Students join in the whole school activity hour where they will get a chance to mix with students on other programmes

Available at: Wellington 10 July - 14 August

Keep the mind and body active by participating in a variety of fun sports and challenging activities.

With swimming pools available as well as fantastic sports facilities and spacious grounds, our activities team organise a different combination of sports and activities every day to ensure a varied week.

Students will spend 2 hours per day over 4 days participating in a selection of activities that may include football and swimming, as well as treasure hunts and team games.

Key Facts

✓ 15 hours of English language tuition per week.

✓ Multi activities 4 days per week, 2 hours per day.

✓ Coach to student ratio is 1:12.

✓ Students join in the whole school activity hour where they will get a chance to mix with students on other programmes.

Available at:

Wellington 10 July - 14 August

Los Angeles 26 June - 31 July

Ride at an equestrian centre that offers a wealth of experience in fantastic locations.

Each student will receive an ability test on their first day at the equestrian centre. The professional instructors will create a programme adapted to the students’ abilities and select a horse or pony accordingly for the week.

Stable management will also be a part of the programme.

Key Facts

✓ 15 hours of English language tuition per week.

✓ Horse Riding 4 days per week, 2 hours per day.

✓ Instruction options include dressage and stable management, and horse riding in the local countryside, dependent on level.

✓ Students join in the whole school activity hour where they will get a chance to mix with students on other programmes.

Available in: Wellington (17 July - 24 July / 31 July - 07 August)

With miles of beaches and reliable waves, it’s no wonder surfing has become an integral part of California's identity. What better place to enjoy them than Surf City, USA!

On our surfing programme, students will start with basics of surfing including safety, basics and etiquette, as well as some practise. They will also learn about ocean ecology and conservation to complement their surfing practise.

Students can expect to enjoy at least 4 days per week out surfing, at least 2 hours each session. All of our instructors are certified members of The International Surfing Association (ISA) and will be there to help students every step of the way.

Key Facts

✓ 15 hours of English language tuition per week
✓ Surfing 4 days per week, 2 hours per day
✓ We provide all equipment necessary
✓ Instructor to student ratio is up to 1:5
✓ Students join in the whole school activity hour where they will get a chance to mix with students on other programmes

Available in:

Los Angeles (26 June - 31 July)