The ESSEC Business & Leadership Immersion Program for Youth offers high school students a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge at a top-ranked business school. Guided by academics and industry experts, participants will engage in academic workshops covering business fundamentals such as marketing and finance, along with an introduction to sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI).
All participants will receive a certificate of participation along with the opportunity to win prizes in our Project Challenge.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business principles like marketing and finance
Explore topics like AI and sustainability
Apply learnings through a project challenge held in collaboration with our partner company
Attend a career workshop
Receive a participation certificate and stand the chance to win attractive prizes
Date: 30 June - 4 July 2025
Location: ESSEC Asia-Pacific in Singapore
Language of instruction: English
Study level: High school students who are 16 to 18 years old (Grade 10-12). Business background is not required.
Itinerary:
Attend academic workshops on business, with insights into AI and sustainability
Tackle a real-world Project Challenge presented by our partner company
Network with industry professionals and alumni
As the Academic Director of the MSc in Marketing Management and Digital program (ranked #1 in Asia and #2 worldwide by QS) and the Professor of Management Practice at ESSEC Business School, Gautam Kiyawat specializes in marketing and communications, with a focus on solving real-world business problems.
Application deadline
31 May 2025
Application Process
Complete the online application form before 31 May 2025 and include the following submissions:
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A copy of your Grade 10-12 high school transcripts
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A short motivation letter detailing why you want to join the program (1 page max)
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Application Result
- Once you have done the application, you will be informed by our admission team within 2 weeks (latest by early June 2025).
- Students should pay the program fees within 2 weeks after receiving the admission notice.
Program Fees:
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SG$2,500 nett including meals, course fees, and activities. Accommodation is not provided.
Early Bird Discount:
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Enjoy a 10% promotional discount if you register before 1 May 2025
Returning Participant Discount:
- Past participants of the 2023 and 2024 editions are eligible for a 15% discount on the program fee.
Please note that discounts cannot be combined.
Catering:
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Lunch and daily snacks will be provided in this course.
Housing:
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Accommodations are not provided on campus and participants are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements.
Special rate offered by Lyf one-north Singapore
We are pleased to offer a special promo code for lyf one-north Singapore, conveniently located just down the road from our campus.
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Promotional code: ESSEC2025
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Booking link: https://www.discoverasr.com/en/lyf/singapore/lyf-one-north-singapore
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Minimum stay of 2 nights
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Stay period: 25 June 2025 till 7 July 2025
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Daily room rate: SGD 150+ ( SGD 157.83NETT) for One Kind room / SGD 180+ ($188.41NETT) for Level up loft
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Cancellation Policy: Cancellation or amendment of reservation must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival date. Failure to do so will incur 1 night rental.
Please note that the minimum age to check in is 18 years old. Guests who are below 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult to check-in.
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Please note that ESSEC Asia-Pacific is not affiliated with any specific accommodation provider. Any recommendations offered are for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by the school. ESSEC Asia-Pacific assumes no liability for any issues or disputes that may arise between guests and accommodation providers.
Directions
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ESSEC Asia-Pacific: 5 Nepal Park, Singapore 139408.
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Circle Line (MRT/Subway)
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Alight and One North MRT station and take Exit B (Portsdown Road)
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Cross the road and walk up Nepal Park (ESSEC is at the end of Nepal Park and you will pass by Unilever on your right as you walk in)
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East-West Line
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Alight at Buona Vista MRT station and head towards North Buona Vista Road (Metropolis/MOE)
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Walk along North Buona Vista Road or take buses 74, 92, 95, 196, 198 or 200 (bus stop 11369) and alight at the next stop which is opposite Anglo-Chinese Junior College
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The stairs behind the bus stop will lead you to the campus
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