The Leadership Core Summer Bootcamp at African Leadership College is a two-week immersive, in-person experience designed for high school students preparing for university and life beyond the classroom.
Students will develop practical skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, data-driven decision-making, teamwork, and entrepreneurial problem-solving, all while experiencing life on the ALC campus in Mauritius.
The move toward university is an exciting step, but it also requires confidence, independence, and the ability to navigate new academic and social environments.
This bootcamp helps students begin that transition with the right foundation. Through experiential learning, peer collaboration, real-world projects, and guided activities, students build the skills they need to succeed in university and beyond.
For students, it is a chance to learn by doing, meet peers from Africa and beyond, and explore island life in Mauritius.
For parents, it is a structured and meaningful programme that helps young people grow in confidence, responsibility, and readiness for the future.
Students learn how to argue persuasively, write clearly, tell compelling stories, reach key audiences, and communicate with confidence.
Students learn how to understand data, interpret information, and apply insights to real-world situations.
Students build the soft skills and mindset needed to lead, identify opportunities, and solve problems with creativity and confidence.
Students engage with real-life case studies, work through practical challenges, and develop recommendations for real-world problems.
Build core skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Learn through hands-on activities, discovery, reflection, and practical application.
Connect with like-minded students from diverse backgrounds and learn from different perspectives.
Take ownership of the learning journey through ALC’s student-driven, project-based approach.
By the end of the bootcamp, students will have strengthened their ability to:
The bootcamp takes place at African Leadership College, located in Beau Plan Smart City, Mauritius.
ALC’s learning model is experiential, technology-enabled, peer-to-peer, and project-based. Students will learn in a vibrant academic environment while also experiencing a new culture, building lifelong connections, and exploring the island of Mauritius.
The programme includes opening and closing ceremonies, academic sessions, student life activities, and opportunities to explore Mauritius during weekends.
Students will stay on the ALC campus, with accommodation and food included in the programme fee.
This gives participants a real taste of campus life in a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
Applicants will need:
Join the Leadership Core Summer Bootcamp and spend two weeks in Mauritius building the confidence, skills, and mindset to take on university and the world beyond it.
