Global Business Championship

Insight into management

Unlock your students' potential with the Global Business Championship, a premier business and leadership competition designed for ambitious students aged 15-18. This programme goes beyond the classroom, immersing students in a real-world environment inspired by Ivy League & Oxbridge MBA programmes and the engaging formats of Dragons' Den and The Apprentice. By participating, students gain hands-on experience and develop their entrepreneurial spirit, critical thinking, and essential skills needed to thrive in a competitive global market.

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Benefits

Build knowledge & understanding of other cultures

Interact and network with future entrepreneurs from other countries and cultures

English Language Proficiency - Persuade, Negotiate and delivery powerful business pitches

Personal & Professional Development - Time management, working under pressure and self-assurance

Business & strategic thinking - Critical thinking, financial acumen & market analysis

Leadership & Teamwork - Resilience, confidence, creativity and innovation

About the programme

Get ready for a business experience unlike any other! You’ll be challenged to design, develop, and pitch your own business ideas to experienced professionals. This is your chance to shine and show off your entrepreneurial spirit!

We’re taking the Global Business Championship to the next level! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new strategic partnership with a major global corporation. This isn’t just a hypothetical case study—you’ll be working directly on a real-world business challenge, from receiving the initial brief to developing a complete business case analysis. This is a chance to get an unparalleled, end-to-end look at corporate problem-solving.

In addition to this incredible partnership, we’re introducing individualised mentoring sessions with seasoned business professionals. You’ll gain practical, one-on-one insight and guidance directly from industry leaders.

Our goal is to help students become the leaders of tomorrow. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential to develop critical thinking, problem solving and other key soft skills. The Global Business Championship is the perfect place to build these abilities, preparing students for whatever comes next—whether that’s higher education, their dream career, or even launching their own venture.

Get ready to innovate, collaborate, and grow!

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Dates

Arrival 1

29 March 2026

Departure 1

10 April 2026

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Competition Stages

First Round

At each of our campuses, schools will be divided into two competition groups of 8-12 teams. These teams will compete against each other in all academic events. The top four teams from each competition group go forward to the semi-finals.

Semi-Finals

Semi-final competition groups are formed by 8 teams mixed from typically two different campuses. The teams compete in two events.

Grand Finals

The top two teams from each semi-final group will go through to the Grand Final. The Grand Final events are: a Mystery Event & The Debate.

*Competition structure will depend on final number of students, centres and teams.

Judging & Prizes

The Judges

Expert judges are chosen from among the successful entrepreneurs, business teachers and businesspeople.

Grand Final & Prizes

The top teams who qualify for the Grand Final will make their final pitch to a panel of Business experts. The panel judges each business proposal and crowns the Oxford International Global Business Champion!

Grand Award Ceremony & Prizes

The finale of the annual Global Business Championships is the glittering closing awards ceremony, which takes place at a world-famous London venue and is attended by VIP guests – ambassadors, cultural attachés and business leaders from participating countries.

Cultural Programme

Our well-rounded excursion programme achieves a great balance between education, cultural value, relaxation and sheer fun.

Enjoy two extended full-day visits to London, and a full-day in Oxford or Cambridge included in the programme.

Students will also get one Business visit to a British company. On a guided tour of one of their departments, they will gain a deeper understanding of the business world and different industries. For example, past trips have included tours of the Jaguar Land Rover, Stamford Bridge Stadium, Silverstone Formula 1 among others.

Entrances / Attractions

Entrance to the London Eye and a West end Musical included

London Attractions

Big Ben & the UK Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey

Museums

Explore London, and Oxford or Cambridge on an expert-led walking tour

Notable Sites

Museums, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Tower of London and more

Locations

To host the Global Business Championship, we partner with some of the finest schools in the country, set in stunning locations and surrounded by beautiful English countryside. All our partner schools are located within two hours of London with easy access to international airports. All of them have large common rooms, sports facilities and historical venues where students will present.

Meals are provided on campus, with packed lunches and / or meal vouchers given on excursion days. Sites are highly secure, with combination codes for dormitory access, security patrols and CCTV cameras. Oxford International staff are housed in the same buildings as the students and are available 24/7 should any issues arise.

Timeline

Step 1 –

Schools register for the competition.

Step 2 –

An Oxford International representative will arrange a video call to discuss all details of the competition and deadlines.

Step 3 –

In November, all registered schools receive further information on the competition and the academic guidelines.

Step 4 –

Teams work to improve their business knowledge and presentation skills.

Step 5 –

Travel to the UK to represent your school and country!

Eligibility & Registration

How can you join the Global Business Championship?

The Global Business Championship is a highly demanding and academic programme, and students generally benefit from it in proportion to their contribution to the project and course as a whole. We suggest you select 5-20 of your most gifted students to form your Global Business Championship team. There is also 1 free teacher place for every 10 students.

Eligibility

Please complete the registration form below. To enter the competition, schools must meet the following criteria:

Students must be between 15-18 years of age at the time of the competition.
Students should have a minimum of B2+ English level.
Students must be accompanied by a dedicated teacher having a very high level of English

One of our experience team members will be happy to arrange an online call to discuss further details of the programme with you prior to enrolling, to ensure you are read to join the programme

One of our academic team will discuss the programme with you in detail prior to enrolling to ensure you are ready to join the programme

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