GYEL Promising Young Leader Program (Grades 6-8) Recently Updated

The Foundation for Global Young Leaders is a program for middle school students (grades 6–8) that focuses on building foundational skills in leadership, teamwork, and understanding global issues. Through virtual sessions and projects, students learn about the United Nations (UN), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how to be an effective future global leader.

The Global Youth Excellence and Leadership Program (GYEL) is a multilateral and multistakeholder initiative of intergovernmental organizations, permanent observers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and organizations with official special consultative status in the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It functions within the framework and ecosystem of the United Nations system and operates under the auspices of members and organizations within the United Nations system.

Give your child a competitive edge with unmatched mentorship, global leadership training, and real-world impact.  GYEL is a selective, application-based program designed to prepare high-achieving inside or outside the classroom students for world class universities, successful careers, and leadership roles on a global stage.

Academic Year Session (March - May)

• 8 weeks of learning with 3-hour sessions meeting once per week
• Includes weekly office hours

Summer Session 1 (June - July)

• 4 weeks of intensive learning with 3-hour sessions meeting twice per week
• Includes weekly office hours

Summer Session 2 (July - August)

• 4 weeks of intensive learning with 3-hour sessions meeting twice per week
• Includes weekly office hours