SEGL offers semester- and year-long residential programs in Washington, DC, Johannesburg, and London. Students take a full load of honors courses while focusing on Ethics and Leadership, engaging with distinguished guest speakers, and developing critical thinking skills. The program provides a rigorous academic experience that prepares students for college, emphasizing ethical inquiry, leadership development, and global perspectives through immersive learning and intensive discussions.
SEGL offers semester programs in three distinctive locations: Washington, DC, Johannesburg, South Africa, and London, United Kingdom. These semester-long residential programs are designed for motivated students who want a wholistic and challenging education that focuses on the whole person.
Program Highlights
- Full course load of honors/AP-level courses
- Comprehensive Ethics and Leadership curriculum
- Rigorous academic experience with unique global perspectives
- Place-based curriculum, highlighting the perspective and opportunities of the campus' city
- Multi-campus, year-long opportunities
- One-on-one advising
- College counseling from campus faculty
Academic Offerings
Students take 5-7 honors/AP-level classes, with a full courseload including:
- Ethics & Leadership (required)
- English (required)
- History
- Math
- Foreign Language
- Science
Gap students can also take independent study or online courses to supplement our course catalog.
Location-Specific Features
- Washington, DC: Located in Dupont Circle, near embassies and think tanks, with a Capitol Hill residence
- Johannesburg: Campus in partnership with African Leadership Academy
- London: Residence in Bloomsbury, minutes from the British Museum
Distinctive Learning Experiences
- Case study-based Ethics & Leadership course
- Interactions with distinguished guest speakers
- Nonpartisan institutional approach
- Opportunities for collaborative projects
Student Outcomes
By the end of the semester, students develop:
- A personal ethical credo
- A collaborative policy document
- A social entrepreneurial business plan
The program maintains a small semester size of 24 students with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention and immersive learning.
Tuition, room, and board for the 2025-2026 school year is $39,990 per semester.
For each semester attended, students must also have access to a bank account containing $650 for incidental/personal expenses. Transportation to and from the program at the beginning and end of the semester is the responsibility of each student’s family. (SEGL will book tickets for students as part of a group flight and invoice families accordingly.) For international campuses, students do not travel back to the U.S. during school breaks, with a $975 fee to cover the cost of room, board, and excursions during these times. All programs have a $315 Textbooks and Travel fee to pay for course materials and transportation around the city.
We consider both incidental and transportation costs when calculating financial aid awards.
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