Global Business Challenge

15-18 years old

B2+ English level

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29th March - 10th April

Where Ideas Become Impact!

Step into the world of innovation, leadership, and real-world problem solving. The Global Business Challenge invites ambitious students to think like entrepreneurs, developing creative strategies for genuine business scenarios set by leading global brands.

Through expert mentorship, interactive workshops, and collaborative teamwork, participants will build the skills that define future industry leaders: critical thinking, communication, creativity, and commercial awareness.

This is more than a competition - it’s your chance to transform ideas into action and showcase your potential on an international stage.

Programme overview

  • Innovative business and entrepreneurial project challenge set by a global business brand

  • Visit a well-known business for a real-world experience

  • Link with mentors from industry to support the project

  • Awards ceremony in Central London

  • 4 excursion days to London, Oxford/Cambridge, and the business visit

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

From £2250

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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

The Judges

Expert judges are chosen from among the successful entrepreneurs, business teachers and businesspeople.

Grand Final & Prizes

The top teams who qualify for the Grand Final will make their final pitch to a panel of Business experts. The panel judges each business proposal and crowns the Champion!

Grand Award Ceremony & 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.