Description
African Leadership Academy are on a mission to find brilliant young people. The goal is to discover the brightest minds that possess the potential to transform the future of the continent.
African Leadership Academy are not solely interested in students who excel academically; rather, they seek young individuals who possess the courage, initiative, and drive to make a positive impact on the world around them through their innovative ideas and forward-thinking initiatives.
Selection Criteria
The ALA admissions process is designed to assess each candidate’s leadership potential and compatibility with their unique diploma program. the approach is holistic, taking into account various factors such as intellectual readiness, courage, perseverance, ownership, and interdependence. ALA understand that diversity is a vital component of community strength, so they seek to build a class with students from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
At ALA, they do not expect uniformity; instead, they celebrate the differences and encourage their students to learn from one another. They assess each applicant individually, and no23 single factor, except age, will be used to exclude any candidate. For admission in 2025, applicants must have been born on or after September 1, 2004.
Intellectual Readiness
ALA students demonstrate academic achievement through strong performance and consistent improvement in their secondary school. They are driven to learn and achieve, and they set high standards for themselves. Their academic performance gives confidence that they can thrive in the rigorous ALA curriculum.
ALA students are intellectually curious. Their learning is not confined to a classroom. They seek to learn from every opportunity and challenge and aspire to be lifelong learners. They delight in learning when faced with an unfamiliar problem or new idea.
ALA students demonstrate critical thinking and can break down complex problems in the classroom and beyond.
Courage & Perseverance
ALA students have initiative. They have the courage to do hard things when they set their mind to something that feels important. They are not easily deterred.
ALA students follow through. They persevere through challenges and are resilient, with the fortitude to push through failure.
ALA students are self-driven. They do not wait for instructions or only act when told by others. They take ownership of their own learning and leadership journey.
Ownership
ALA students are ambitious. They dream big; they set the bar high and push themselves to meet those standards.
ALA students have a commitment to positive change and aspire beyond success for themselves to lives of significance, in which they are remembered for their impact on others.
ALA students show a passion for Africa and aspire to play a role in the continent’s advancement.
Interdependence
ALA students are resourceful and seek help when needed. They are not afraid to seek help or activate their networks when they need support.
ALA students are interested in engaging with those from different backgrounds and who have differing opinions. We believe that differences should be celebrated as a source of community strength. ALA students embrace differences of opinion, valuing respectful and productive dialogue as an avenue for individual and communal learning.
ALA students foster relationships with others and value building meaningful relationships and partnerships with those in their community.
ALA students practice gratitude, acknowledging, with humility, that their success builds upon the efforts of others.
Timeline
July 15, 2024: Applications open
October 15, 2024: Early Decision deadline
January 15, 2025: Regular Decision deadline
Find application form here