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Change Yourself. Change the World.

SEGL is a life-changing, semester-long opportunity for America's most motivated young leaders. Our students continue their high school coursework at an honors/AP level. They build lifelong friendships in the world's most dynamic cities. They engage influential leaders in meaningful conversation. They learn growth discourse, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning skills. They graduate ready for the nation's top colleges, with a powerful network of support and an unwavering hope in the future.

Choose Your Campus:

SEGL in Johannesburg

Spend a semester in South Africa’s cultural and economic capital, alongside students from African Leadership Academy (ALA), the continent’s premier leadership institution.

SEGL in London

Spend a semester immersing yourself in one of the world's most historic and influential cities.

SEGL in Washington, DC

Spend a semester or summer studying ethics up close in our nation's capital.

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Are you an SEGL grad spending the summer in DC? Do you want to work for SEGL, mentoring the next generation of ethical leaders? We are looking for a few graduate interns for this year’s Summer Institute in DC. We have summer opportunities for two types of grads: part-time interns (who work a set number of hours per week) and full-time interns (for whom we offer housing, meals, and the opportunity to mentor advisees).

We’ve already heard from a few grads, and we can’t wait for you to come back and join us! If you are interested, please email caila.driscoll@schoolforethics.org.

The Joburg cohort enjoyed a sunny Spring Break trip to Cape Town!

Highlights included visiting the penguins at Boulder Beach, a visit to Two Oceans Aquarium, hikes in Table Mountain National Park, and opportunities to explore historic neighborhoods such as Bo-Kaap and Victoria & Albert Waterfront.

Students returned to SEGL in DC yesterday and celebrated the many student birthdays that took place over Spring Break!

Our London cohort journeyed north to Edinburgh over Spring Break! 🌸

Highlights included a visit to Edinburgh Castle, an alum-led tour of St. Andrew’s, a visit to the National Museum of Scotland, a hike up Arthur’s Seat, and a ghost tour around the city.