Global Academic Challenge

12-16 years old

B1+ English level

Turn 1

29th March - 10th April

Unlock Your Intellectual Power!

The Global Academic Challenge brings together curious, motivated students to tackle a series of exciting academic competitions designed to stretch their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and spark new passions. From innovative tech challenges to creative problem-solving and research-based tasks, participants explore diverse subjects while collaborating with peers from around the world.

With expert guidance and purposeful preparation, this is a unique opportunity to showcase academic excellence, grow in confidence, and celebrate achievement on a global stage.

Programme overview

  • 5 innovative competitions including a cutting-edge tech challenge

  • Preparation time for 4 competitions built into the programme

  • Academic resources and support materials available for team skills development before travelling

  • 5 excursion days to London, Oxford/Cambridge, and an additional city

  • Entrances included: London Eye, West end musical, 2 x professional walking tours

From £2550

COMPETITION STAGES

First Round

At each campus, schools will be divided into two competition groups of 8-12 teams. These teams will compete against each other in all academic events. The top four teams from each competition group go forward to the semi-finals.

 Semi-Finals

Semi-final competition groups are formed by 8 teams mixed from typically two different campuses. The teams compete in two events.

 Grand Finals

The top two teams from each semi-final group will go through to the Grand Final. The Grand Final events are: a Mystery Event & The Debate.

JUDGING AND PRIZES

Campus Awards

Each campus will hold its own awards ceremony, with trophies awarded for the best performance of every event in each group. There will also be a ‘Fair Play’ award for the school that has contributed most to their campus and shown the best team spirit, along with awards for the talent show and individual excellence.

Grand ceremony and prizes

The finale is the glittering closing awards ceremony, which takes place at a world-famous London venue and is attended by VIP guests – ambassadors, cultural attachés and business leaders from participating countries.