Geneva School of Diplomacy - Summer School 2024

During the week, participants will engage with peers from different cultural backgrounds and learn from the real-world diplomatic experience of the GSD renowned faculty through dynamic and interactive learning activities. During the programme, participants will discuss compelling and inspiring topics of diplomacy and international relations, visit some of the major international organizations in Geneva, and engage in interesting workshops.

GSD Summer School, designed for international students from 15 to 18 years, will help participants prepare for a professional future and develop a more global understanding of the complex issues of diplomacy in the 21st century. The language of instruction is English.

Program aim

The programme provides students with the opportunity to experience how global affairs are managed on a daily basis, meet with students from all over the world and make contacts for future internships and career opportunities. The curriculum aims at providing participants with an understanding of the world of international affairs.

Sessions and visits

DELIVERY OF COURSES AND VISITS

The individual courses will take place in two 1.5 hour sessions per day for one week from 09h30 to 12h30. In the afternoons, participants will visit some international organizations, diplomatic missions, government agencies, and NGOs apart from engaging in interesting workshops and exercises.

For further information on the Summer School, please contact us at: info@genevadiplomacy.com. 

A FEW OF THE TOPICS COVERED

During the summer programme participants will get a glimpse into topics such as:

1. United Nations System
2. Multilateral Diplomacy
3. International Trade
4. Human Rights
5. International Humanitarian Law
6. Modern Armed Conflicts
7. Digital Diplomacy
8. Energy Diplomacy
9. Sustainable Development
10.  International Migration

ORGANIZATION VISITS

Participants will get inspired by guided visits to international organizations such as:*

1. the United Nations (UN),
2. the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
3. the World Trade Organization (WHO),
4. the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
5. the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

* Minor last minute changes in the topics and visits might occur.

CERTIFICATION

Students who successfully complete a summer school programme will receive a GSD certificate of completion.

WHAT TO DO IN GENEVA

Geneva is a beautiful city full of mystery and places to discover. Nevertheless, at the start, it can be difficult to know where to go. For this reason, we have created a list with activities and places to visit in the city of Calvin so you can enjoy your stay to the fullest.

ACCOMPANYING YOUR CHILD(REN) TO GENEVA?

When your child is participating in our Summer School, parents will have plenty of time to visit Geneva. We have created a guide for accompanying parents in order to help you with what to do & where to go. From fancy bars to spas and the best places to eat, not to mention the beautiful museums and hidden places of Calvin’s city. Come and discover with us the magic within this city.