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THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference

by THIMUN Foundation

THIMUN MUN experience credential

THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference is a program by THIMUN Foundation for students in Class 8–12. Registration closes 12 Sept 2026.

Mode

In-Person

Eligibility

Class 8–12

Fee

€50

Duration

1-day conference

Format

Individual

Time needed

One conference day in Wassenaar, Netherlands, plus preparation sessions led by the school's MUN Director ahead of the October date.

Key Dates

Registration closes
12 Sept 2026
Dates
3 Oct 2026

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar, Wassenaar, South Holland

About This Opportunity

THIMUN MiniMUN is a one-day introductory Model United Nations conference organised annually by the THIMUN Foundation, held each October at Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar near The Hague, Netherlands. Established in 1986, it is specifically designed for students with limited MUN experience, serving as an accessible entry point before larger THIMUN events. Students simulate 87 country delegations across UN General Assembly committees, Security Council, and ECOSOC, debating global issues in a structured but supportive environment.

Participation is school-based and by invitation. New schools join a waiting list by contacting info@thimun.org; accepted schools submit registration forms and pay by early October.

MiniMUN provides beginning students with hands-on experience of THIMUN Rules of Procedure, resolution drafting, formal debate, and lobbying. It also trains beginning Student Officers who work alongside experienced facilitators.

Completing MiniMUN prepares delegations for the full THIMUN The Hague conference in January (3,200 participants) and THIMUN Singapore in October, offering a direct pathway to advanced MUN experiences.

Eligibility

Grade Level
Class 8–12
Age Range
6 - 18 years
Location

Academic requirement

Open to secondary school students enrolled in THIMUN-registered or newly accepted participating schools. Particularly suited to students with limited prior MUN experience.

Prerequisites

  • Enrolment in a THIMUN-accepted participating school
  • Contact info@thimun.org to register interest and join the waiting list (new schools)
  • Working proficiency in English (conference language)

Additional requirements

  • Indian participants must possess a valid passport and obtain a Schengen visa for travel to the Netherlands.

Open to secondary school students (grades 8-12) from participating schools. Designed as an introductory conference for students with limited MUN experience. New schools join a waiting list; participation is by invitation. Conference is held in Wassenaar, Netherlands.

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Academic Details

International RelationsDiplomacyGlobal AffairsHumanities

Difficulty: Beginner

What's covered

Students simulate 87 country delegations across General Assembly committees, Security Council, and ECOSOC in a single-day conference format designed for first-time or early-stage MUN participants.

Rewards & Recognition

Recognition

THIMUN MUN experience credential

Skills your child builds

Formal debate and lobbyingTHIMUN Rules of ProcedureResolution draftingPublic speakingResearch and policy analysisConsensus building

Languages

English

What your child will do

  • Lobbying and resolution drafting
  • Formal committee debate
  • General Assembly plenary session
  • Beginning Student Officer (chair) roles

Mentors & faculty

Beginning Student Officers are trained and supported alongside experienced THIMUN facilitators; school MUN Directors supervise their delegations.

How to apply

  1. 1New schools email info@thimun.org to express interest and are placed on a waiting list
  2. 2Submit participant list (Form II) and pay conference fees

Fees & financial support

Fee details

EUR 50 per participant, including lunch on the conference day. International travel to Netherlands, Schengen visa, and lodging are not included in the conference fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to register for THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference?

The registration deadline is 12 Sept 2026.

Is THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference free?

€50 registration

Who can participate in THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference?

Students in Class 8–12. children aged 6-18.

What will my child gain from THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference?

Introductory 1-day MUN conference in a supportive, less pressured environment than full THIMUN. Direct pathway to THIMUN The Hague (3,200 participants, January) and THIMUN Singapore (October). Trains students in formal THIMUN Rules of Procedure — the world standard for MUN procedure. Beginning students can apply for Student Officer roles alongside experienced THIMUN facilitators. THIMUN Foundation credential recognised by international schools and universities in MUN context.

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