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Planning summer study by school stage

Start with age and preparation before choosing intensity and commitment.

Earlier secondary years: build foundations

Check age and supervision conditions first, then focus on achievable academic tasks. Reading, mathematics, language and coding foundations are valuable preparation in themselves.

Early high school: test interests

Explore one or two fields through coursework and discussion. Keep records of what interests you and what proves difficult, then use those reflections to guide the next step.

Later high school: manage commitments

Longer research or credit programmes must fit around school exams, language tests and university applications. Check graduating-student and upper-age rules programme by programme.

This guide provides a planning method. Verify programme-specific eligibility, fees and dates against the relevant official edition.

Explore the ideas through programmes

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies · Official programme / campus image
Academic courses2027

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

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.

United States2 weeksGrade 8–11
Mathematics · Computing & Engineering · Online
University of Toronto Engineering Outreach · Official programme / campus image
Academic courses2027

DEEP Summer Academy

University of Toronto Engineering Outreach

One-week engineering courses that may be combined. Students apply before registering, with availability and prerequisites depending on the course and grade grouping.

Canada1–4 weeksGrade 9–12
Computing & Engineering · Natural Sciences · On campus
University of Notre Dame · Official programme / campus image
Academic courses2027

Notre Dame Summer Scholars

University of Notre Dame

A two-week residential academic experience. Applications consider academic preparation, extracurricular engagement, maturity and motivation.

United States2 weeks16+
Natural Sciences · Business & Economics · On campus

PLAN YOUR SUMMER

Turn a shortlist into your preparation plan.

Share your school stage, interests and goals to discuss fit and preparation.

Discuss your summer