United States16–18
Yale University
Yale Young Global Scholars
A two-week residential academic programme for high-school students worldwide. Its themes connect science and technology, politics, law and economics, and global challenges.
2027
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MathematicsProof, abstraction and mathematical inquiry
Computing & EngineeringExplore problems through models, code and design
Natural SciencesFrom experiments and evidence to explanation
Business & EconomicsUnderstand organisations, markets and decisions
Humanities & Social SciencesInvestigate ideas through reading, discussion and writing
Arts & DesignCreative practice, expression and interdisciplinary studyResearch & selective programmes
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SSP International
Summer Science Program
A collaborative research programme operated by SSP International. Research tracks include astrophysics, biochemistry, bacterial genomics and cell biology; the operator and host university are distinct entities.
2027
United States14–18
PROMYS / Boston University host campus
PROMYS
A six-week residential mathematics programme. A substantial application problem set helps applicants demonstrate independent thinking and sustained mathematical curiosity.
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View all →United StatesGrade 8–11
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Two-week online, single-subject study across computing, mathematics, bioscience, writing, philosophy and other fields. It is non-credit and ungraded, with completion documentation for students meeting the requirements.
2027
United States16+
Harvard Summer School
Harvard Pre-College Program
A two-week, non-credit residential programme combining college-level study with campus activities. It is distinct from Harvard’s credit-bearing Secondary School Program.
2027
United States16+
Harvard Summer School
Harvard Secondary School Program
A credit-bearing programme offering four- or seven-week study options. Workload, teaching format and residential arrangements vary by option and course.
2027
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