NUS LKY

NUS LKY

International Youth Discovery Programme (IYDP)

29 Jun 2026 To 03 Jul 2026

(5 Days Programme)

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

(Singapore Time)

About The Programme

This summer, join us at the National University of Singapore for this unique programme designed to serve as a “Discovery Lab” for young minds. It offers multi-perspective and immersive learning opportunities to help students discover education and career interest for development and achieve success in the globalised world.

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Executive Education’s (LKYSPP EE) interactive pedagogy of participative lectures, case discussions and panel session will guide students to find meanings to new world developments. They will experience NUS’ campus life, along with organisation visits, culturally immersive city tour and Universal Studios Singapore to build new friendships and beautiful memories.

What You Gain

💡 Through this programme, students will be able to:

  • gain an understanding of how global developments such as geopolitical shift and technological disruption impact policy design, economic growth and commerce.
  • understand qualities and critical skills needed by leaders of today.
  • explore different academic topics which would help them in discovering education and career interest.

Who is it For

Students in Grade 10 – Grade 12 with keen interest to explore and learn beyond school curriculum.

Students should also have a good command of spoken and written English.

What to expect:

Over 5 days, students will attend 7 specially curated seminars of topics that are very relevant to leading in today’s digitalised and fragmented world:

  • Policy, Governance and Business Environment (1 hr 30 mins)
  • Behavioural Economics for Future Leaders (3 hrs)
  • International Affairs and Geopolitics (2 hrs 30 mins)
  • Sustainable Economics (1 hr 30 mins)
  • Digital Economy and Commerce (2 hrs 30 mins)
  • Reinventing Business in a Tech‑Transformed World (2 hrs)
  • Leadership for the VUCA World (2 hrs)

 

💡 We Make Sure You Internalise
Students will be required to complete an online quiz at the end of every day to test how well they understand the knowledge shared by the instructors.

(Please note that LKYSPP EE is only in charge of this academic segment comprising seminars and quizzes. Other activities are not organised and handled by LKYSPP EE.)

Enrol In This
Programme Now

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Programme Dates and Locations

Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm* (classroom sessions)

* Students should refer to the programme schedule provided upon admission for exact daily timing.  Please note that certain days may start later i.e. 9.30am or 10.00am.

Locations:
National University of Singapore University Town and
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS Bukit Timah Campus
                     

For programme enquiry, please email globalprograms@apcme.com.sg or WhatsApp at +65 8165 6170 (please message only)