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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.
Harvard Summer School
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.
Harvard Summer School
A credit-bearing programme offering four- or seven-week study options. Workload, teaching format and residential arrangements vary by option and course.
University of Chicago Summer Session
Three-week, university-level courses using seminars, research projects and practical work. Options span writing, STEM, economic policy, philosophy and other areas.
Stanford University
An eight-week, in-person summer option for eligible high-school and international applicants. It has a different structure and eligibility framework from Stanford Summer Institutes and SUMaC.
Brown University Pre-College
Non-credit courses across many subjects, with several on-campus durations and a hybrid option. Admission to the programme is followed by course enrolment, subject to eligibility and availability.
Cornell School of Continuing Education
Online university courses with academic credit and transcript records across several disciplines. The current online course list is marked as a 2026 reference, with 2027 offerings to follow.
University of Notre Dame
A two-week residential academic experience. Applications consider academic preparation, extracurricular engagement, maturity and motivation.
University of Toronto, New College
Courses in areas such as economics, law and ethics, science, literature, cinema, statistics and social psychology introduce students to university subjects.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A two-week programme of short academic courses taught by CUHK scholars. The official description mentions up to two credits, subject to conditions for use in future CUHK study.
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