Programme Overview Academic Pathway Innovative Entrepreneurship

Innovative Entrepreneurship

Innovative Entrepreneurship is a high-energy course for students aged 12–17, designed to ignite entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem-solving.

Pathway: Business

Minimum English level: B1

Innovative Entrepreneursship

Location

Tonbridge School, Kent, England

Dates

COURSE 1

5 July - 18 July 2027

COURSE 2

19 July - 1 August 2027

Students

Aged 12-17 years

Fees

£5400 for 2-week residential course

About the course

Students develop disruptive business concepts that drive societal impact and economic growth. They create and implement new ideas that address unmet needs or improve existing solutions ranging from products and services to production methods and business models.

In each two-week course, students engage with five real-world challenges connected to a central theme. The final challenge brings together teams to present innovative responses to global issues introduced by visiting industry leaders. Working in small, mixed groups drawn from across the course, students apply the knowledge, skills and perspectives gained throughout the Sprint. Guided by the three pillars of sustainability; social, environmental and economic, they explore purposeful, creative solutions to contemporary challenges.

The final challenge enables students to contribute with clarity and confidence, articulating their ideas and insights within a collaborative, real-world setting.

Course Aims

IMPACT Learning Model is our bespoke framework that defines the goals of education, methods, and outcomes students are expected to achieve. Through IMPACT’S Learning Model, students will:

Improve core communication skills

Develop entrepreneurial fluency through ideation, pitching, and strategic planning

Build new set of skills

Build creativity, resilience, and business acumen through agile sprints

Learn the power of collaboration

Collaborate in diverse teams with autonomy and continuous feedback

Nurture the inner voice

Strengthen ethical reasoning, market awareness, and decision-making

Visit Universities

Explore academic pathways through university taster days and mentorship

Explore industry insights

Gain insight into innovation and enterprise through industry immersion

See the bigger picture

Cultivate leadership and adaptability for a fast-changing world

Course Overview

This course is designed to immerse students in a series of structured academic and practical challenges. Each course blends rigorous study with collaborative, team-based projects, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop leadership skills.

Business experience

Business HQ and university experience with exclusive access to top institutions

Professional networking

Industry networking with professionals and changemakers

Pioneering speakers

Guest speaker talks from pioneers in their fields

Various workshops

Growth workshops across academic, personal, and leadership development

Daily challenges

Pitching solutions to real-world problems

Range of activities

IMPACT Skills such as flight school, football, art and tennis

Purposeful leadership

Motivational speakers to inspire purposeful leadership

Through guided mentorship, reflective practice, and real-world application, our courses provide a dynamic environment in which students can explore ideas, build confidence, and make tangible progress in their personal and intellectual development.

Mentoring & Reflection

Experience real-world innovation and thought leadership while studying.

Developed by Tonbridge School’s staff, each challenge provides personalised mentorship, constructive peer feedback, and reflective coaching, equipping students to develop with confidence and purpose.

Beyond the Classroom

Make unforgettable memories inside and outside the classroom.

From sports and creative workshops to team challenges, cultural excursions, and social events, there’s always something to enjoy. Evenings and weekends offer a balance of relaxation and adventure, giving students the chance to connect and create lasting memories within a vibrant community.

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Dates & Fees 2027

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