PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Organiser
- Stanford University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- 10–11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Develop arguments through close reading and discussion in fields such as politics, literature and philosophy.
Eligibility and international applicants
The institute is for students entering grades 11 or 12 or the equivalent.
The specific international pathway still needs confirmation. Do not assume eligibility for Chinese applicants.
Dates and costs
Schedule
June 20–July 9 or July 11–30, 2027.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
Fit and preparation
Read a short literary or philosophical text and find a passage that supports your interpretation.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗summerhumanities.spcs.stanford.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.
