The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) is a selective, semester-long residential program for motivated high school juniors from across the United States. We select students who have shown outstanding character, promise for leadership, and scholastic ability; our students also reflect the racial, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity of the United States. We have semester- and year-long programs in Johannesburg, London, and Washington, DC.
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 high school juniors and seniors.
Program Highlights
- Full course load of honors/AP-level junior year 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
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
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 2:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention and immersive learning.
Recently Updated
