The PEFS Political Leadership Summer School

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This exclusive five-day, non-residential programme is designed for ambitious students aged 15–18 who are serious about entering the world of politics, policy, and public life in their future. This is not a revision course. It is an unparalleled opportunity to develop the crucial leadership skills required for politics-based higher education at highly competitive universities, serving as a springboard for future national leadership.

Programme Details at a Glance:

When: Weekly cohorts across July and August 2027 (weeks commencing Monday 19th July, Monday 26 July, Monday 2 August, Monday 9 August).

Times: 08:45-17:00 each day.

Where: Central London (non-residential). Designed to mirror the independent day-structure of the UK’s leading undergraduate universities.

Who: Students aged 15–18.

Capacity: Strictly limited to 60 students per week.

Full information will be released on January 4th 2027.

What to Expect:

Deliberately designed to be highly interactive and skills-based, the curriculum features:

Expert-led immersion sessions with facilitators from across the political landscape, including politics, economics, journalism and academia.

Small-group seminars to debate, problem-solve, and simulate real-world political leadership skills and environments.

Plenary sessions focused on applying to competitive university courses, securing parliamentary placements, and launching a successful politics-related career.

A guided tour of the House of Commons.

A graduation ceremony to celebrate your achievement.

A personalised written report to support competitive university applications.

Fully catered lunches and refreshments each day.

Leadership & Admissions:

The Programme Manager is Phil Wright, Teacher of Politics at City of London School and former Head of Education at the National Museum of the Royal Navy and Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust. Phil is a member of the Political Education for Students team, and he will lead a cohort of enthusiastic staff for the programme, and work alongside the Director of Political Education For Students, former Headteacher, James Nichols.

Places will be awarded via a competitive application process. We are seeking passionate, committed students who will actively contribute fresh ideas to the cohort.

Pricing:

To ensure the quality of the programme, each weekly cohort is strictly capped at 60 students. 

Admissions operate on a rolling, competitive basis.

Early Admissions Round 1 (January 2027): £1,595 + VAT
Early Admissions Round 2 (February 2027): £1,795 + VAT
Standard Admissions (From March 2027): £1,975 + VAT

Flexible payment options are available.

Places are allocated upon acceptance. Once a cohort reaches its capacity of 60, successful applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Register for Priority Notification:

We will release full details regarding location, curriculum, speakers, and the application process in the near future.

To receive notification of this information, interested parties are encouraged to complete the form below to join our priority list. You will receive exclusive access to the application portal before it opens to the wider public, enabling you to maximise your chance to successfully apply for one of the limited spaces.