PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 2 weeks
- Age / stage
- 9–11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Use film, guest speakers, field trips and small-group discussion to examine different perspectives.
How the programme works
Using Philadelphia as its setting, this academy studies social change through films, interviews, visits and discussion. Participants compare different community perspectives.
Eligibility and international applicants
The residential, non-credit 2026 academy welcomed international students in grades 9–11.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students Official source ↗
Session dates
- Program dates: July 11 – July 25, 2026 Official source ↗
Grades and credit
- Residential, non-credit program Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Topics or methods mentioned in the programme description: Social justice. Official source ↗
- Learning activities listed by the programme: field trips, group discussions. Official source ↗
Fit and preparation
Collect different perspectives on a community issue you know well to prepare for discussion.
Try this before you apply
Write separate interview questions for residents, schools and public bodies. What assumption is behind each one?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a settled view on every issue?
Bring a specific question and a willingness to reconsider it as new evidence emerges.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗hs.sas.upenn.edu
- Official source 2 ↗almanac.upenn.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
