GSL | CATALYST

Our prestigious annual residential programme at Queen’s College in the UK

Introduction

GSL Catalyst at Queen’s College is a unique one-week leadership course for young people from all over the world.

  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Make a difference in your community
  • Join a global network of young leaders
2018 - International arrivals (Sunday 29th July)

Monday 30th Jul – Saturday 4th August 2018

2019 - (International Arrivals - Sunday 7th July)

Monday 8th July – Sunday 14th July 2019*

* Subject to change

GSL Catalyst is a transformational leadership experience developed by Future Foundations and the Wellington Leadership Institute that brings together young people from across the world who are driven to make social change on a global scale.

You will:

  • receive powerful leadership training

  • hear inspiring talks from influential people, organisations and businesses

  • make deep connections with a global network of young leaders

  • discover unique opportunities to give something back to society

Enrolment in the programme is by application only and it attracts amazing young people from all over the world.  All this in an awe-inspiring venue in the English countryside, at the internationally renowned Queen’s College.

JOIN GLOBAL SOCIAL LEADERS

Apply to take part in a forthcoming GSL Programme

HOST VENUE | QUEEN’S COLLEGE

Find out more about our British boarding school host

At GSL we get to meet lifelong friends. Everyone is like minded so it is a very safe environment to be open and truly be yourself.

I learnt to be authentic. Be true to yourself and your values and that young individuals can make a difference.

I feel equipped with the tools I need to deliver a social action project.

OUR IMPACT

I would recommend GSL to a friend
I am excited and energised about my future
Will you get involved in a social action project in your community
I feel more confident than I did at the beginning of the programme

SINCE 2013….

Over 500

participants have taken part in Global Social Leaders

30

different countries represented

50

social action projects carried out across the globe

A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE

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JOIN GLOBAL SOCIAL LEADERS

Apply to take part in a forthcoming GSL Programme

6 reasons to experience the GSL Catalyst at Queen’s College, United Kingdom

  • Meet amazing people

    • Discover business leaders and speakers at the forefront of social change
    • Work daily with expert leadership facilitators to develop your potential
    • The guests are drawn from the wide and established professional network of Future Foundations, Wellington College and the Wellington Leadership Institute
    • Every person on the GSL World Summit programme is passionate and committed to becoming an amazing leader and creating social projects in their community

  • Develop yourself and your leadership skills

    • Build on current strengths and identify areas of improvement
    • Improve your self-confidence and language skills
    • Develop your leadership techniques and teamwork skills
    • Discover new skills and talents you didn’t know you had
    • Benefit from coaching one-to-one or in a small group

  • Make new friends from all over the world

    • Exchange ideas and experiences with like-minded peers of different cultures and backgrounds
    • Create these friendships and connections over two weeks – keep them for a lifetime
    • Join a global network of young leaders

  • Live in an inspiring venue in the UK

    • We believe that environment plays a big part in helping you connect with your fellow participants and getting the most out of the programme
    • GSL World Summit is held at Wellington College in the stunning English countryside of Berkshire
    • Wellington College, founded in 1859, is one of the world’s top co-educational day and boarding schools, combining innovation with 150 years of history

  • Make a difference

    Take your life to the next level and set up a GSL Society that will design and manage social change projects in your community. Here are some of the successes of previous years:

    • Refugee classes – Jordan
    • Micro-finance model in school – Australia
    • Organ donation – India
    • Gender equality campaign – Kenya
    • Ensuring a cultural legacy – China

  • Have FUN!

    • The programme is designed not only to develop your leadership skills and enable you to make social change, but also for youto have fun!
    • Scheduled free time gives you lots of opportunity to socialise and develop your personal network
    • The programme includes trips to Oxford and London
    • There’ll be a talent show — bring an instrument if you play one!

Prices

  • PARTICIPANTS
    FULL PRICE

  • 7 days & 6 nights accommodation at Queen’s College
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments
    Packed lunches for excursions
  • 5 full days of interactive workshops, experiential team tasks, personalised coaching and outdoor activities
  • Onsite entertainment included
  • One dedicated Team Coach per 10-12 participants
    Diverse staff team from a range of academic and professional coaching backgrounds
    Operations support team including 24-hour pastoral care
  • Participants from previous GSL programmes returning to support, advise and act as peer mentors for new participants
  • A cultural day trip – typically to Bath
    A sightseeing day trip – typically to the Jurassic Coast
  • Use of Queen’s College’s facilities including sports facilities and swimming pool
  • All programme session materials including GSL Handbook
  • Free GSL t-shirt on arrival
  • £1250
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  • STAFF
    FULL PRICE

  • 7 days & 6 nights accommodation at Wellington College
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments
    Packed lunches for excursions
  • 10-hour staff leadership programme delivered by the Wellington Leadership Institute plus full access to main programme
  • Pastoral care provided for participants
  • A cultural day trip to Bath
    A sightseeing day trip to Jurassic Coast
  • Use of Queen College’s facilities including sports facilities and swimming pool
  • All programme session materials including GSL Handbook
  • Free GSL t-shirt on arrival
  • £595
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Welcome Package | £200

We also offer an additional “Welcome Package” option for those arriving the day before the GSL Catalyst begins.

Meet & Greet at London Heathrow Airport on the afternoon of Sunday before GSL Catalyst begins
Transfer to Queen’s College on Sunday before GSL Catalyst begins
Dinner and board at Queen’s College on Sunday before GSL Catalyst begins
Breakfast on Monday, the day GSL Catalyst begins
Transfer to London Heathrow Airport on the final night of GSL Catalyst

GSL | WORLD SUMMIT

This is a prestigious annual 12-day residential programme at Wellington College in the UK.  Find out more about how you can reserve your place on the programme you’ll never forget.

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GSL | CATALYST

Catalysts are our three- or five-day semi-residential programmes held in schools and colleges around the world.  Open to the public or specifically for your community: it’s entirely up to you.

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GSL | LAUNCHPAD

GSL LaunchPad programmes are one day taster events, designed to develop your confidence, leadership and global understanding: the perfect stepping stone for the future

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GSL | SOCIETY

Enabling global action on a local scale,
GSL Societies are founded and run by GSL alumni.
Find out about GSL Societies near you or setting up your own.

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