IAI Sixth Form


A unique learning experience led by the world’s most celebrated thinkers and educators
The IAI Sixth Form hosts interactive talks and workshops for pre-university students with an interest in big ideas and debate. Taking place at the world’s leading festival of ideas, students will have remarkable access to globally renowned speakers and top UK admissions tutors, providing an unparalleled learning experience in their own exclusive venue on-site.
With an IAI Sixth Form ticket, Students will also have access to everything else the festival has to offer – including hundreds of headline debates, solo talks, music and comedy acts.
If you represent a school or institution who would like to make a group booking for the IAI Sixth Form, or purchase an individual ticket, get in touch with Sara at sara.bell@artandideas.org.
Saturday 24th May, 2025
9:30 AM – Breakfast on Arrival and Introduction
10:00 AM – Catherine Mayer Solo Talk
10:45 AM – Discussion Break
11:15 AM – Avshalom Elitzur Solo Talk
12:00 PM – Headline Debate & Lunch
2:00 PM – Nicola Sturgeon Exclusive Q&A
2:45 PM – Discussion Break
3:15 PM – David Bather Woods Admissions Workshop
4:00 PM – Explore Debates
6:30 PM – Welcome Dinner with Team Quiz and Prizes
EVENING – Headline Talks, Music & Performance
Sunday 25th May, 2025
9:30 AM – Breakfast on Arrival and Introduction
10:00 AM – David Goodhart Exclusive Q&A
10:45 AM – Break
11:15 AM – Daniel Markovits Solo Talk
12:00 PM – Headline Debate & Lunch
2:00 PM – Sophie Scott-Brown Solo Talk
2:45 PM – Explore Debates
EVENING – Headline Talks, Music & Performance