Student Leadership Conference 2026 - UK

     Be Strong and Courageous

 

Our annual Student Leadership Conference is an in-person event. Registration opens on December 1, 2026. Space for up to 100 participants is available for this first ever event in the UK. Register early to reserve your space!

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

 Joshua 1:9

 

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Courage is essential for leaders who follow God’s truth in a world filled with confusion, fear, and compromise. To stand firm in what is right requires strength that comes from trusting God’s presence and promises. The 2026 Student Leadership Conferences will invite us to grow in this kind of courageous leadership that is rooted in God’s truth, guided by His Word, and empowered by His Spirit. Together we will explore how to live and lead with confidence, integrity, and hope, even when the path is uncertain, knowing that God Himself goes before us.

SLC is a unique opportunity for secondary students to grow in their faith and in their leadership skills, and to fellowship and worship together with like-minded young people from many nations. SLC includes several main sessions, workshops, student discussion groups and time for fellowship and interaction between students and adults. Our desire is to serve your school and inspire ongoing student leadership training. It will be important for you to plan with your student team now to prepare for this event.

REGISTRATION Opens December 1register

 

October 13-16, 2026

(for ages 14-18)

 

Program for 14-18 year old students

 

slc group19We have an SLC program which ensures that the experience for each grade level is appropriate and of the best quality. Students are provided with their own discussion groups designed specifically for their needs, introducing them to the foundations of biblical leadership and the character qualities on which to build. 

Students from age 16 and up have the option to lead discussion groups of their peers or for younger students. Those students who want to serve as discussion group leaders for either age group must participate in a short online training course beginning in early September.

NOTE: We require contact information for the nominated student discussion leaders when you submit participant data.

 

Student Selection:
It is very important to begin your student selection well in advance. Please consider now how this will be done so that it most benefits your students and your school as a whole. 

We encourage schools to think about selecting students early so that they will be better prepared for this event. We have many ideas for helping you prepare your students for SLC. We want each student to get the most out of this event, which can only happen with your excellent support, planning and prayer. 

 

Location:

The Quinta Conference Center

www.quinta.org/

Weston Rhyn, Oswestry
Shropshire SY10 7LR, United Kingdom

 

Pricing and Registration:

  • Register as soon as possible! Places are limited and usually fill very quickly. SLC is available at a discounted rates to ACSI member schools and open to limited non-member schools in this first UK event.
  • Registration prices are per person and will be provided by November 2025.
  • Schools can register their group beginning December 1 and then provide details for each participant as soon as possible using the secure link sent by email.
  • Schools must provide 1 designated chaperone for every 10 student participants. We strongly recommend both male and female chaperones if your group is mixed.
  • A late fee of 10% will be charged for any participant details received after September 1.

 

Conference Preparation Documents:

  1. Choosing and preparing your SLC team
  2. Description of SLC
  3. Guiding the Action Plan

 

Cancellation Policy

  • Student and group information must be confirmed by August 31 or you will be moved to the waiting list so that others can participate.
  • If you cancel participation on or after September 1, we are not able to refund any payments. Participation can be transferred to another adult or student.

 

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At SLC we want to:

- Grow in our personal commitment to love and serve God
- Recognize and respond to God's call on our lives
- Develop the leadership skills that God has gifted us with
- Strengthen our spiritual support network
 

 

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SLC 2026 - UK

13 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026