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UNITED AMBASSADORS
MODEL UNITED NATIONS ACADEMY
Canadian University Dubai (UAE) . 28-31 March, 2019
Building Future Leaders Through Model United Nations
The MUN Academy by United Ambassadors is a breakthrough, intensive & personalized training institute that aims to teach MUN in the most fun and innovative ways possible, with an ultimate goal of building future leaders and global youth citizens through Model United Nations. The Academy prepares students for success at international MUN conferences, and the program enables them to exponentially develop critical skills including public speaking, debate, negotiation, research, and more. However, the program also ensures students gain a deep understanding of multilateral diplomacy, the work and decision-making process of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals. All while spending an exciting weekend playing games, engaging in various activities and making great friends. The 3 most common words our graduates use to describe the MUN Academy are: "fun, educational and inspirational". The Dubai Academy is available to middle school, high school, and university students. Applications are open!
United Ambassadors is a global leader in Model United Nations Education. At our MUN Academy, you can learn from the same Model UN Experts who teach MUN alongside the United Nations at the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. UA's training programs have been held at premium locations around the world, delivering a globally recognized MUN curriculum as part of a comprehensive program that is designed for skill building and focused on leadership development.
The MUN Academy by United Ambassadors: Building Global Citizens and Future Leaders Through Model United Nations.
The Mission of the MUN Summer Academy is "Developing future leaders and global youth citizens through and in Model United Nations."
The academy is designed as a first step before its graduates can qualify to attend any of our conferences at the United Nations Headquarters and/ or our recommended conferences. We teach every major MUN conference platform in the world (Traditional/ UN4MUN/ THIMUN) and provide students with the tools they need to succeed at international conferences. Ages 10-24 are welcome. Our programs are taught by a qualified, passionate, professional team of staff/trainers from around the globe. The training environment and process are intense, fast-paced and personalized. Our student groups are kept between 20-30 per class/track, and we maintain at least 2 trainers per class, in addition to on-site staff and logistics team for support. This allows for customized and direct feedback per student and a valuable and rewarding learning experience. Our learning environment is safe, engaging, motivational, progressive, personalized, exciting, as well as greatly educational. The MUN Academy's core purpose is to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to attend and succeed at various international MUN conferences of your chosen platform. Moreover, this camp is an opportunity for you to get to know like-minded individuals with an equal passion for achievement and desire to change the world, and build lifelong friendships through MUN.
A) Training Curriculum at the MUN 2018 Academy at the Canadian University in Dubai:
MUN Platforms: The world's most accurate, cutting edge and advanced simulation of the United Nations.
United Ambassadors is pioneering the further development of UN4MUN, the Model UN platform founded by the United Nations.
Track A: UN4MUN High-School.
Prepares students for UA-MUNC (the United Ambassadors MUN Conference at the UN in Geneva & New York).
Tracks available for high-school and university levels. Accepts ages 14-16.
Track B: UN4MUN University
Prepares students for UA-MUNC (the United Ambassadors MUN Conference at the UN in Geneva & New York).
Tracks available for high-school and university levels. Accepts ages 17-24.
Track C: UN4MUN Middle School
Prepares students for UA-MUNC (the United Ambassadors MUN Conference at the UN in Geneva & New York).
Tracks available for high-school and university levels. Accepts ages 10-15.
Thrilling Games, Interactive Workshops, Activities & F.U.N.!
We teach by doing! Aside from being educational, our summer academy is SO-MUCH-FUN! We incorporate recreational activities and exciting games, competitions, and workshops on every element of the Model UN conference preparation & participation process within an intensive and rigorous educational program to prepare you for ultimate success in MUN, as you have fun every day.
Leadership Development:
The purpose of the MUN Academy is to develop leadership skills and prepare the world's future leaders for success. The curriculum is infused with a diverse array of leadership training exercises and training modules that combine theory with practice.
Mastering the MUN Skill-Set:
Interactive, challenging workshops that develop key skills including public speaking, debate, negotiation, research, writing, problem-solving and critical analysis. This is one of the core curriculum components.
The Real United Nations & Sustainable Development Goals:
All tracks offer extensive coverage of the real United Nations and the UN decision-making process. Our students learn all about the UN's history, purpose, main organs, areas of work, targets, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our UN section has been developed and delivered by real UN experts at our workshops at the UN HQ in New York, as well as London and Geneva.
Full day MUN conference!
All training tracks conclude with a full day MUN conference simulation, to apply all the learnings of the training academy.
B) Delivered by:
The world's leading MUN Experts teach at the United Ambassadors MUN Academy. Learn from the same MUN experts who teach at our workshops at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva
Read here why you should choose United Ambassadors Training Programs, as the leader of global Model United Nations Education.
D) Program Location:
Canadian University Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Road, Behind the Shangri-La Hotel, 308th Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.
E) Program Schedule:
28 March 2019: 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Check-in, Registration
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Training Sessions
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Feedback Sessions
29 March 2019: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Training Sessions
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM: Training Sessions
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Training Sessions
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Training Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Training Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Feedback Sessions
30 March 2019: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Training Sessions
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM: Training Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Training Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Training Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Feedback Sessions
31 March 2019: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Full Day MUN Conference
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM: Full Day MUN Conference
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break/ Photoshoot.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Full Day MUN Conference
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing Ceremony and Graduation
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Social Event.
F) Information for advisers/ large group leaders
For those interested in arranging large international delegations/ groups to attend the MUN Academy, please note that:
- Faculty advisers, who do not wish to attend the training sessions do not need to submit a registration fee.
- Head delegates, who would also like to attend the training sessions and graduate from the Academy must submit a registration fee.
What would you learn/ gain at the Model United Nations Academy in Dubai?
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Exponentially develop critical skills: Public speaking, debate, negotiation, problem-solving, research, and more, all part of the "Mastering the MUN Skill Set" curriculum component.
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Learn how to succeed, win awards, and stand out at international MUN conferences.
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Learn all about the real United Nations and its decision-making process.
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Engage with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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Interact with and make friends with students and staff from around the world.
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Strong, globally recognized certification from United Ambassadors (graduation certificate) that serves as a qualification for future college, Model UN conference, or job applications.
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Reach your potential and develop stronger leadership skills.
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Have fun, learning MUN, at the heart of Dubai!
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Act as a Delegate or Chair at the final Model United Nations Conference!
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Take your MUN Journey to the United Nations: Automatic acceptance to United Ambassador's conferences at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva.
Registration Fee Includes
* Comprehensive Model United Nations training workshops, classes, and material.
* Full participation in Model United Nations Conference on selected MUN platform.
* Extensive Program Training Material (booklet, printed material, and online training resources that can be used to prepare for MUN conferences)
* Light lunch break (snacks/ drinks) every training day.
* Social event access on the last day.
* Gain credentials and qualifications needed to succeed at international MUN conferences.
* Skills Development exercises with personalized feedback.
*Immersive on-site training and engaging activities and exercises
*Certificate of Graduation from United Ambassadors that serves as strong qualification for participation in future MUN programs.
As well as having F.U.N., developing lifelong skills and making great friends in the process.
Registration Details (MUN Academy in Dubai)
Registration fee: $400 per student./ participant
Regular Registration Deadline : March 1st, 2019.
Includes the cost of tuition, training, program material MUN conference, social event, daily light lunch.
**Registration fee does not include travel or accommodation.
Larger delegations (30+) are eligible for group discounts of 10%-15%
This program is organized by United Ambassadors, a global education non-profit organization.
For questions on the MUN Academy, please email: munacademy@unitedambassadors.com