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The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) offers a transformative semester-long experience for high school juniors and seniors that will challenge them to grow as a leader, thinker, and global citizen

We are a community that values honest, passionate conversation. A community that celebrates you for being exactly who you are. A community that actively strives to make the world a better place. At SEGL, you are loved, and you do work that matters.

At SEGL, you will live and study alongside peers and teachers from remarkably diverse backgrounds. We convene students from around the country and world, representing America's diversity of religious, political, geographic, racial, and economic identities. Together with your cohort, you will live and study in one (or more!) of the world's great cities: DC, London, and Johannesburg.

At SEGL, you will gain the tools to return home as an empowered, connected, and knowledgeable leader. You will make some of the best friends of your life. You will be better prepared to get into and succeed at the nation's top colleges (our most frequent college destinations are Harvard, Georgetown, Brown, and Yale.) Most important, you will return home with more hope than you've ever had.

If all this sounds like you, welcome. You belong here - all you have to do is apply.

Still have questions? Don't worry - keep reading for more!

SEGL wants students who are changemakers and leaders.  We want students who are integral parts of their community, and we want them to give up their lives for four months to come to SEGL.

This is a big ask - in a world of convenience, we are asking you to sacrifice.  To give up time with friends and family. To step away from your clubs and teams.  To leave behind the life and community you have built. In order to change the world, we here at SEGL know you first have to change yourself.  All change comes with having to give up the version of yourself you are now.

That can be scary, but what’s far scarier is not changing and giving up agency over your life because you are comfortable with the way the world is now. Pick up any newspaper, talk to any person off the street, and you know that our world is in desperate need for change.  At SEGL, we give you the tools to take charge of your own life, to shape your own path, and to begin the work of changing the world.

It's easy to become comfortable in our routines, but true growth often happens when we step outside our comfort zones. At SEGL, we believe in pushing boundaries and asking more of your education.

And the best part:

You will be in a community of peers - of lifelong friends - who are equally motivated and hungry to change the world.  Together, you will strengthen your own convictions through a furnace of ideological diversity, of which you will be an integral member. You will do the important work of tackling big issues in the world and in yourself, and you will begin the work of a lifetime.

SEGL believes in coming together with our arms outstretched, not coming at each other with fists raised.  The only way to break the cycle of polarization is to engage in good faith with those who disagree, to have difficult and honest conversations, and to focus on what we call growth discourse.

SEGL offers an unparalleled opportunity for your child to prepare for their future. Our rigorous academic program, featuring honors and AP-level courses, ensures students are well-equipped for the demands of top universities.  Beyond academics, SEGL is a training ground for precisely the type of work students do in college - living in a diverse community, engaging in challenging yet rewarding conversations, and growing into ethical leaders and lifelong learners. Our unique Ethics and Leadership course develops critical thinking skills, public speaking abilities, and a deeper understanding of global issues. **Your child will be immersed in a community of highly motivated peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering lifelong friendships and a powerful network. **

With locations in Washington DC, Johannesburg, and London, students gain invaluable real-world experience, engaging with world leaders and tackling pressing ethical dilemmas. This exposure to international affairs and hands-on leadership opportunities sets SEGL apart, providing an experience that complements traditional high school.

Moreover, our comprehensive college counseling includes both group and one-on-one sessions, giving students a significant advantage in the college admissions process. At SEGL, your child will not only prepare for college but also develop the skills, perspectives, and connections necessary to become an ethical leader in our rapidly changing world.

Do you think you/your child might be a good fit for SEGL? Do you want to apply and you need to learn more? We are happy to set up an individual call or videoconference (see below for contact information) to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, you can also check out our FAQs page for more information. (In a nutshell: our top priority is health and safety, all academic credits transfer, and our students attend the most prestigious colleges in the world.)

Learn More!

Complete an Inquiry Form to learn more about SEGL and the application process, and to connect with a member of the Admissions team.

Contact the Admissions Office

We are here to help! If you have any questions about SEGL, please contact us.

• Email: admissions@schoolforethics.org
• Phone: 202-684-7044