An Exclusive Leadership Pilot for African School Students

Join a select group of African students for a special opportunity to take part in a leadership programme co-developed by the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) at the London School of Economics (LSE) and the All-Round Leadership Learning System (ARLLS).

Why join?

This is not just a communication course. It’s a launch pad for emerging and aspiring African leaders who desire to build the skills, mindset, and networks that will help them standout in university admissions processes and ready them for future leadership roles, and the global stage. Join us for this unique pilot programme that is set to grow in the coming years in prestige, visibility, and demand.

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What you’ll gain

  • Tried and tested ARLLS online module focused on confidence, communication, and presentation skills.
  • A live Q&A session with LSE PfAL alumni and student ambassadors.
  • African-focused leadership content and real-world case studies.
  • A digital certificate co-endorsed by LSE and ARLLS – perfect for your CV or university applications

Pilot details

  • Start date: Monday 21st July, 2025 for 2 weeks
  • Week 1: 2 hours of self-paced online module
  • Week 2: 2-hour Zoom workshop with LSE student mentors on Wednesday 30th July at 12.00 UK / 13.00 South Africa / 14.00 East Africa
  • Cost: £100 per student. Payment must be made online using a card that supports international transactions. All payments are in British Pounds (GBP).

Who can apply?

This programme is open to African school students in Years 11–13 (or equivalent) who are currently studying in their home country.

Ready to enrol?

Spaces are limited – register now to secure your place on this prestigious pilot programme.

As part of the registration, will you be asked to agree to the Masterclass Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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Frequently asked questions

The Emerging Leaders Masterclass is a short online leadership course for African secondary school students, co-developed by the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) at the London School of Economics (LSE) and the All-Round Leadership Learning System (ARLLS). It helps students build confidence, communication, and leadership skills before university.
Students aged 16–18 in Years 11–13 (or equivalent) who are currently enrolled in a secondary or high school in an African country.
A digital certificate co-endorsed by LSE and ARLLS
Access to a self-paced online module (Week 1)
A live Zoom workshop with ARLLS facilitators and LSE student mentors (Week 2)
Real-world leadership tools and African-focused content
The course costs £100 GBP per student. A discounted rate of £75 is available to schools registering 15 students or more directly with ARLLS.
Payment is made online by card (Visa/MasterCard).
Cards must support international payments in British Pounds (GBP).
No payment is taken immediately – your card is only charged when a suitable workshop time is confirmed with you and the student registration is approved.
Your child can indicate preferred dates and times during registration.
If the final session time does not work, they may withdraw at no cost before the course begins.
Yes, full refunds are available if the student cancels at least 5 days before the course starts. A small admin fee is deducted to cover payment and platform processing charges.
A stable internet connection
A PC, laptop or tablet device
Access to Zoom
The live Zoom workshop will be recorded for internal training purposes.