HPAIR · Years 7–9
Lead with purpose. Speak with confidence.
An immersive program where students practice leadership, public speaking, debate and collaboration while developing a Passion Project they can continue beyond the week.
Dates
1–5 February 2027
Location
Kings’ School Al Barsha
Eligibility
Years 7–9
Duration
5-day intensive program
What students create
A personal Passion Project with a practical implementation direction
A stronger toolkit for leadership and teamwork
Public speaking, debate and presentation experience
First-hand perspectives on college, careers and purposeful networking
Program structure
Day 1
Purpose and teamwork
Leaves with
A team leadership experience and initial Passion Project idea
Day 2
Public speaking
Leaves with
A delivered speech and researched project direction
Day 3
Conference skills
Leaves with
A mini-conference contribution and mentor-reviewed strategy
Day 4
Implementation
Leaves with
A practical implementation and communication plan
Day 5
Future readiness
Leaves with
A presentation-ready Passion Project and continuation plan
Beyond the core schedule
Across all five days, students move from their interests and strengths to a focused initiative that may become a startup, nonprofit project, publication, website, product or school-based campaign.
Discover a meaningful issue or opportunity
Research the audience and context
Develop strategy, goals and identity
Plan resources and communication
Begin outreach and implementation
Mentorship
Harvard student mentors share leadership experience, support Passion Project development and offer age-appropriate perspectives on school, college and future pathways at a 1:20 mentor ratio.