Four levels.One way of learning.
The levels
Where are you now?
A student does not need to complete a previous level before joining another level.
- Level 1Emerging LeadersWho am I, and how can I begin to lead myself and influence my world positively?For: Teens approximately 13–17 years.What the eight weeks cover →
- Level 2Developing LeadersWho am I becoming, and how will I prepare myself to contribute meaningfully to the world?For: Form Four leavers, Young adults, Gap-year students, Students transitioning into university/college, Young people beginning to make independent life decisionsWhat the eight weeks cover →
- Level 3Marketplace LeadersHow do I lead myself, work with people and create value wherever I am?For: Campus students, Recent graduates, Young professionals, Entrepreneurs, People entering or already in the workplace, Anyone seeking to strengthen leadership in professional environmentsWhat the eight weeks cover →
- Level 4Transformational LeadersHow do I use my leadership to transform people, organisations and environments?For: Entrepreneurs, Managers, Team leaders, Community leaders, Professionals, Founders, Coordinators, Experienced young leaders, People responsible for developing othersWhat the eight weeks cover →
Programme Structure
Each level is
- 8 weeks
- 2 sessions per week
- 16 core sessions
- Fully online
- Highly interactive
- Group-based
- Practical
- Standalone
The levels are differentiated by
- Depth
- Complexity
- Age and life context
- Leadership responsibility
- Nature of practical assignments
- Difficulty of problems
- Level of independence expected
Online Learning Model
Every session follows the academy's practical learning cycle:
- 01LearnFacilitator teaches the concept.
- 02DiscussStudents enter breakout rooms.
- 03PractiseStudents work through a scenario, challenge or exercise.
- 04PresentGroups return and present their conclusions.
- 05FeedbackFacilitator and peers give constructive feedback.
- 06ApplyStudents receive an individual practical assignment.
The classroom is not simply a place to receive information. It is a place to practise leadership.
Group Leadership System
Students are placed into small groups. Each group has a leader, but leadership rotates.
Students therefore experience:
- Leading
- Following
- Delegating
- Listening
- Facilitating
- Resolving disagreements
- Working with different personalities
- Receiving feedback
- Giving feedback
- Taking responsibility
The group leader is responsible for helping the team understand the task, ensuring participation, managing time and coordinating the presentation.
The facilitator observes leadership behaviour throughout the programme.
The Academy Philosophy
The goal is to produce people who can say:
The goal is not simply to produce people who know leadership terminology.
- I know myself.
- I can manage myself.
- I understand people.
- I can communicate.
- I can think.
- I can lead.
- I can solve problems.
- I can adapt.
- I can create change.
How you are assessed
Can the student demonstrate what they have learned?
Assessment at Yatsar International is designed to measure growth, understanding, application and demonstration.
Yatsar does not assess students only on their ability to remember leadership concepts. Students are assessed on their ability to apply what they learn to themselves, their relationships, teams, workplaces and communities.
Assessment therefore takes place throughout the programme through participation, practical activities, assignments, group work, Leadership Labs, reflection and final presentations.
What counts
| Assessment area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Participation and Leadership Lab | 20% |
| Individual Practical Assignments | 20% |
| Personal Leadership Portfolio | 15% |
| Group Leadership Portfolio | 20% |
| Final Individual Leadership Presentation | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Students are not assessed on how much they speak. Leadership may be demonstrated through listening, organising, facilitating, supporting, problem-solving, asking thoughtful questions, taking responsibility and helping others succeed.
Grading System
- 80–100%A*
- 70–79%A
- 60–69%Pass
- Below 60%Not Yet Completed
A student who receives Not Yet Completed will be given an opportunity, where appropriate, to complete outstanding work or demonstrate the required competencies before graduation.
The aim is not simply to label students but to encourage continued development.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from a Yatsar International level, a student must:
- Meet the required attendance level
- Participate in Leadership Lab activities
- Complete required individual assignments
- Maintain and submit their Personal Leadership Portfolio
- Participate in the Group Leadership Project
- Complete the final individual presentation
- Complete the Leadership Knowledge Check
- Meet the minimum passing requirements
- Demonstrate acceptable leadership conduct
- Clear any outstanding programme requirements
Students who meet the requirements receive a Yatsar International certificate for the level completed.
Yatsar International Graduation Ceremony
SHAPED TO LEAD
The graduation theme reflects the Yatsar belief that leadership is developed.
Students do not graduate simply because they completed a number of lessons.
They graduate having been challenged to grow in:
The Yatsar International graduation ceremony is the formal celebration of a student's completion of their leadership development journey.
Yatsar graduation is more than the presentation of a certificate.
It is an opportunity to:
- Celebrate growth
- Honour the commitment of students
- Recognise families and supporters
- Showcase student work
- Affirm the responsibility that comes with leadership
- Commission graduates to apply what they have learned
All Yatsar classes are conducted online.
The graduation ceremony is the formal physical gathering where graduates, families, facilitators and invited guests come together.
Graduates take the Yatsar Leadership Pledge together and receive a certificate naming the level completed. Special recognition awards include the Leadership in Action Award, the Growth Award, the Servant Leadership Award, the Courage Award, the Solutions Award, the Community Impact Award.