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High Impact Communication High Impact Communication

Delivered online, the High Impact Communication program prepares ambitious students, keen to take their English proficiency to the next level, to exchange and communicate successfully both in person and remotely with confidence.

Apply for Summer 2024


In today’s ever-changing world, communication and connection remain key to success. This interactive, online program delivers strategies for students to clearly and effectively communicate in professional, academic and personal settings. Furthermore, this program empowers students with essential tools and techniques to contribute, exchange, and communicate in person and remotely with confidence and improve their oral expression in English.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn an HEC Paris Certificate. 

I will have interviews for college in less than a year, so everything that was taught was extremely useful.

Maria R., High Impact Communication 2023

Students will deepen their understanding and develop their abilities to: 

  • Present to audiences with ease in person and virtually
  • Communicate in challenging scenarios and use strategies to diffuse conflict
  • Appreciate the importance of active listening and non-verbal communication 
  • Conduct professional conversations remotely
  • Enhance messages with positive persuasion techniques  
  • Manage question and answer sessions with confidence  

It helped me to deal with anxiety when speaking in public.

Timéo T., High Impact Communication 2023

The High Impact Communication Program is an intensive one-week module. Live, virtual courses will be held via an online platform for 4 hours a day, over a 5-day period. 

The next session will be held July 8 - 12, 2024 from 9am to 1pm CET.

Students from different time zones are welcome to attend if the commitment to attending the program in its entirety is ensured. Attendance and participation in all sessions are required to earn the Program Certificate.

  • Experience learning with HEC Paris, a world-leading business school
  • Expand your network through peer connections 
  • Enhance and learn life skills that are applicable immediately 

I learned new skills that I'll use for the rest of my life.

Aurore D., High Impact Communication 2023

The program is designed for motivated 15 to 18-year-old students with a level B2 proficiency or above in English who are seeking to improve their oral expression and communication skills in English. Students will actively be called on and engaged throughout the program in diverse oral activities. 

Demonstration of proficiency in English is required for attendance. Please submit a  recognized English language proficiency test score report (TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS or Cambridge or Duolingo English Test

This program provides a positive, supportive online environment for participants to gain in confidence, improve their fluency and acquire fundamental communication techniques which can be built on during the residential Youth Leadership Initiative.

I learned a lot about remaining authentic.

Pavle R., High Impact Communication 2023

Click here for more information on the admission process. 

Click here for more information on fees and financing. 

Contact our team at youthprograms@hec.fr with any other questions you may have.


Students

Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

The lecturers I met in both programs are top-notch teachers with excellent communication skills adapted to young people.
 

Studying in my penultimate year of the International Baccalaureate at an international lycée in Turin, Italy, I am very...

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Alessandro Garaffi

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Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

Conscious communication is vital today, where hyper-potent social media and information flows can amplify voices more than ever. 
 

I was born and raised in London to a French mother and an Austro-Hungarian German-born father, both first...

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Youth Program - High Impact Communication & Summer Program Business and Climate Change

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Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

I am proud to have been part of the HEC community and to have interacted with students from all over the world who are driven by the same goal as I am, the search for excellence to build the world of tomorrow.

Story quote - High Impact Communication - Alice Lemaire

Alice Lemaire

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High Impact Communication

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Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

It allowed me to discover the full potential and power of my voice. 

High Impact Communication - Elise Ramel

Elise Ramel

Youth Programs

High Impact Communication

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Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

It was a rewarding experience. I had the chance to interact with students from 12 different countries, teachers with diverse backgrounds and great speakers.

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Tess Charpentier

Youth Programs

High Impact Communication

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Youth Programs 15-18 yrs

The program reminded me that it is never too early to start working on our future, and never too late to achieve our dreams. 

Story quote - High Impact Communication - Fei Araz

Fei Araz

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THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE

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At HEC Paris we firmly believe that our fast-moving world needs visionary leaders, creative entrepreneurs, and effective communicators with the necessary soft skills and mindset to make a positive impact...
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Are you ambitious? Do you enjoy an academic challenge? Do you appreciate the diversity of perspectives that an international cohort brings? Are you determined to be the best possible version of yourself...