Summer Programs
Although we are pleased to be able to provide these recommendations to parents and students, ISD does not specifically endorse or recommend any of the programs listed. We provide these as a referral service only and are not responsible for validating the quality or standard of the programs offered. We would, however, appreciate any feedback you could provide us with should you elect to enroll your child in one of these options. Please send your comments (positive or negative) to Mr. Layman (layman@isdedu.de).
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Spring/Summer ONLINE Enrichment Programs
Summer Schools in Europe
FastWeb Summer Programs for High School Students
TeenLife List of Pre-College Summer Programs (Online Guide)
CollegeXpress list of Pre-college Programs
International ACAC Summer Program List
**OSC – IBDP Summer Schools
Drawing on thirty years of experience, OSC supports students through their IB Diploma Programme. Covering a wide range of IBDP subjects, OSC courses are taught by experienced teachers renowned in the International Baccalaureate community. Available as Live Stream and at-location in Munich.
The Pre-DP Summer School is a three week course for students who are about to begin their IBDP studies. It covers the core DP subjects and provides an excellent foundation for the DP program. Available in Oxford and Boston.
The Mid-DP Summer School is for students who have completed the first year of their DP studies and want to review and consolidate what they have learned, fill in any gaps and make a confident start to their final demanding year of the DP. Available in Cambridge and Boston.
IBDP Exam Course is for the IBDP student aiming to achieve success in their final exams. These revision courses are led by expert IB educators to help you study effectively and prepare you for your exams. Small class sizes and lessons are tailored to suit you and your OSC classmates’ needs, providing you with a better understanding of the subject and what examiners are looking for.
Lanterna Education - Online IB Diploma Preparation
Get ahead this summer with a Lanterna Pre-IB or Mid-IB Summer Pack. Each pack includes 8-hours of revision for key SL and HL IB Diploma courses. In addition, Lanterna also offers a library of FREE DP resources, subject-specific DP videos via their YouTube channel, a DP 1 & DP 2 Survival Guide, as well as a Study Skills Guide.
IBWise - IB Revision Camps
At IBWISE we care to provide our students with outstanding IB preparation in a friendly, compassionate and caring atmosphere. Class size is capped at 7-8 students. We employ only the best of the best IB subject educators. All our teachers and examiners have 10-30 years of in-class IB teaching experience. They know the IB syllabus inside-out, are passionate about teaching and inspire our students. In addition, Vienna remains to this day one of the most inspiring, liveable and safest cities in the world.
Oxbridge Academic Programs
For more than 35 years, Oxbridge Academic Programs has hosted bright and enthusiastic students aged 13-18 for four-, two-, and one-week study programs on some of the world’s leading campuses. What began in 1986 in Oxford, England, now additionally includes Cambridge, Paris, Montpellier, Barcelona, Salamanca, and New York City. Central to each OAP program is a commitment to imaginative teaching, experiential learning, and cultural enrichment—paired with a safe and supportive environment for students to immerse themselves in some of the most fascinating cities in the world.
Oxford Royale Academy
Get an early taste of excellence on a two-week Oxford Royale Academy summer school. Live and breathe undergraduate life at Oxford University, Cambridge University, or Yale. Choose career-related subjects and discuss them in depth with our expert faculty.
Lumiere Education Research Scholar Program
The Lumiere Research Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to work 1-on-1 with a PhD mentor to learn about the cutting edge in their field of interest and produce an independently-developed research project. With over 400 mentors from world class universities, Lumiere education is poised to train the next generation of researchers.
**Bocconi Summer School
If you're interested in further developing your passion for business and economics or law, apply to take part in Bocconi Summer School, a learning experience focused on leading-edge subjects. You will be taught by Bocconi University faculty members and attend classes with top students that share your interests. Bocconi Summer School offers a challenging study program open to motivated students. It's a unique opportunity to participate in an exciting laboratory of teaching and active learning.
**The International Summer School of Scotland
ISSOS offers 13-18 year olds from all over the world the chance to combine learning, fun and cultural enrichment at the world-class universities of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale. The top-quality programs are designed to cater to the needs of international students. Students who gain a place at ISSOS will be able to select one academic and one elective to follow for the 3 weeks, and will also take part in exciting evening events and go on cultural trips.
International Summer School for Innovative Programmes (ISSFT)
ISSFT was born from an admiration of the international school and Baccalaureate system. We are passionate about working with young people of different cultures, to spark their imagination and inspire them for the future. We are proud to provide first-class teachers, world-class facilities and a varied activity programme located in the heart of historic Scotland. Through our unique curriculum, we encourage intellectual curiosity and support our students to develop a healthy sense of independence and self-esteem.
**Deutsche SchülerAkademie: Bildung und Begabung (PDF)
Ziel der Deutschen SchülerAkademie ist es, Schülerinnen und Schülern eine intellektuelle und soziale Herausforderung zu bieten, sie in ihren besonderen Fähigkeiten zu fördern und sie unter Anleitung von qualifizierten Lehrkräften an anspruchsvollen Aufgaben arbeiten zu lassen – oft auf dem Niveau von Hochschulstudiengängen in den ersten Semestern. Die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer lernen neue Arbeitsweisen, Methoden und Denkansätze kennen, blicken über den Horizont ihrer bisherigen Lebens- und Erfahrungswelt hinaus und werden auch an die Grenzen ihrer Leistungsfähigkeit herangeführt. Die Akademien ermöglichen außerdem die Begegnung und den Austausch mit Gleichaltrigen, die ebenso besondere Fähigkeiten und Interessen in unterschiedlichen Bereichen besitzen.
InvestIN – Immersive Career Experiences
Students aged 15-18 are invited to get a head-start in their futures through the immersive career experience programmes offered by InvestIN. Their in person and live & online programs aim to create the ultimate work experience and give students the knowledge, experience, advantage and network they need to have a head-start in their dream career. Choose from a wide variety of professional fields: Architecture, Art, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, International Development, Investment Banking, Journalism, Law, Management Consultancy, Marketing, Music, Politics, Psychology, Publishing & Veterinary Science.
Career Days Co UK – Online Work Experience for Students Aged 14-17
CareerDays.co.uk offers several careers and work experience days all hosted online in different potential careers such as Medicine, Business, Midwifery, Veterinary careers and many more. Students simply choose the subject and date they wish to attend and can sign up to their chosen day online. Each career day will offer a morning session covering the career in question, job prospects, financial remuneration, subjects to take at school and how to secure a place in university to study it. These sessions are led by industry experts in their fields and are vital to helping a student decide whether to pursue it as their career or not. The afternoon session is a practical, hands on session where students can gain work experience of the chosen career so that they gain more understanding of it and also have some excellent material to use in their applications for university should they decide it's the future career for them.
Immerse Education - Residential & Online Academic Enrichment Programmes
Immerse Education academic programmes are more than just a lesson in a classroom. Immerse provides students aged 13-18 with unparalleled educational experiences that are unique in their focus on academic rigour, ensuring that every student leaves with new-found expertise and enthusiasm to plan the next stages of their education. All programmes are designed by tutors from leading global universities and help prepare participants for future success. Immerse Education offers highly ambitious students the opportunity to win a 100% scholarship to participate in an Immerse Summer Programme. Essay Competition Details.
London International Youth Science Forum
Enjoy our 15 day STEM learning programme with lectures from leading scientists, scientific visits to world class laboratories combined with cultural interaction. Choose from on-campus and virtual options.
Carl Benz School of Engineering Summer Course
The Carl Benz School Summer Programs are the perfect opportunity to get first insights into the B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International) College Program, the student life and possible future careers in engineering. Join one of our summer programs to take a sneak peek into the world of engineering. The unique combination of challenging lectures and workshops in engineering and leisure activities addresses technically interested students from age 16 – 19. The Carl Benz School offers two Summer Programs, the virtual Carl Benz School Summer School which takes place online this year and the Summer Engineering Academy as a hybrid format at the KIT branch in Suzhou, China. Both programs provide young students a first impression of the field of engineering.
UPenn Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology
The School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity for a selective group of highly motivated and talented high school students to experience rigorous and challenging college-level coursework. The Academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies.
SciTech Technion Camp
The SciTech program offers students three and a half weeks of scientific research in our laboratories. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in social, sports, cultural and sight-seeing activities. Students work individually or in small teams on their chosen research projects in mathematics, science and engineering or computer technology. Faculty members at the Technion supervise their work. For their research, the students use the Technion's state-of-the-art laboratories, computers, and libraries. SciTech activities are conducted in English and the program is open to juniors and seniors (11th and 12th graders) from anywhere in the world. Only 40 students will be accepted. Therefore it is important for students to apply as early as possible. Acceptance is based on scholastic record, experience and academic potential.
Summer STEM Institute
SSI is a completely VIRTUAL summer institute to train future scientific leaders and entrepreneurs. It consists of a (1) bootcamp that teaches students scientific literacy and data science, (2) a Masterclass series where experts from Stanford, Harvard, and other elite institutions share their advice for high school students, and (3) a personalized and mentored research project that students can submit to science competitions or write about on their college applications. Generous Financial Aid and Scholarships available.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Frontiers program, running for over 35 years, is for rising 11th and 12th grade students who want to explore STEM through a collegiate lens. Students will be challenged to explore the outer limits of their knowledge in STEM and explore unsolved global issues, along with a touch of humanities through in another aspect such as from financial literacy, business entrepreneurship, ethics of artificial intelligence, or other options.
Virginia Tech Explore Science Camps
Action-packed, fun, thought-provoking summer camps for rising 7th-12th grade students in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. You can DO science— carry out experiments, work with cutting-edge technology, and solve real-life problems. Choose from 'Science', 'Data Science', 'Physical Science', and 'Life Science'.
**Kingdom Education Summer Programs
Kingdom Education offers novel, exciting and stimulating programmes to students who like to be challenged intellectually and creatively. They’re specially designed for high school students considering their options for university or college – whether in an English-speaking country, or elsewhere. Our programmes are held on the campuses of leading universities. Most are multi-centre, so you can see different sides of the country visited. They take place in the United Kingdom from early July to early August, in the United States of America in July, in Canada (with the USA) in August, and between December and February in Australia and New Zealand.
Immerse Education Summer Programmes
Immerse Education provided students aged 11-18 with unparalleled educational experiences through our exceptional academic enrichment programmes in the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge University. Immerse is committed to the highest quality of education. The unique programmes focus on academic rigour, stimulating each participant’s intellectual curiosity in their chosen subjects. Immerse strives to ensure that every student leaves with new-found expertise and enthusiasm to plan the next stages of their education. To this end, each programme is designed by tutors from leading global universities and help prepare participants for future success.
British Aviation Experience
This unique course in the U.K., for students aged between 14-18, will give an insight into what it is like to work within the aviation industry. Students will experience many aspects of the life of an airline professional, pilot or aircraft engineer. This will include flying lessons on light aircraft, helicopter and aerobatic lessons, Boeing simulator, Air Law, Aviation Communications, aircraft maintenance, safety and emergency training. There are also visits to airline headquarters, survival and self-defence training, and lectures from aviation experts.
Summer in Switzerland at Leysin American School
LIS offers a variety of programs for students aged 9-19, including their Alpine Adventure program (ages 9-12), Theatre International (ages 13-19), Outdoor Leadership Adventure (ages 13-19), and even SAT/ACT preparation (ages 13-19). They are also hiring staff Program Assistants (ages 18-19), where successful applicants will learn supervision techniques, conflict resolution and diversity awareness in preparation for planning and leading SIS activities.
Le Rosey Summer Camps
Le Rosey offers a variety of active and enriching programmes for students throughout the summer months. The camps reflect the “savoir-faire” and reputation of a school which is over one hundred years old. Le Rosey offers 5 summer sessions with different locations, dates and programmes offered. While checking the programmes, take into consideration the age group for the camp (ex: Gstaad My Family! is open to younger students), the activities (ex: Gstaad My Adventure! is for students who really enjoy sport), the academic programme and the location. Every year, new activities are offered according to the requests and needs of the campers.
Girls Gearing Up Summer Camp (Berlin)
Girls Gearing Up brings together a group of dynamic girls from around the world for a week of empowerment, leadership training, and inspiration. No matter whether you are shy or bold, extroverted or introverted, adventurous or cautious at GGU summer camp you will grow confident, get equipped and be inspired.
Girls Leadership Worldwide
Each summer, GLW holds two exciting and transformational nine-day programs for high school girls who desire to make a difference in their own lives, their communities and the world. With Eleanor Roosevelt’s life and legacy as a model, girls diverse in culture and geography bring their passion and leadership potential to life. Girls experience interactive workshops, field trips to New York City, the United Nations and other significant sites, while building supportive relationships with inspiring mentors and peers.
Miss Porter’s School & Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Global Summit
You will engage with local social history, contemporary youth activism, and transformative initiatives based in and around Johannesburg, South Africa, as you explore the importance of women’s leadership on a global scale. You will also use site visits to fuel your inquiry into a variety of topics including the:
- Impact of climate change.
- Systems that drive inequality.
- Efficacy of public health infrastructure.
- Transformative ideas in digital and virtual technology.
Powerful Youth Summer Leadership Programmes (12-18 yrs)
Two-week summer leadership programs for youth designed to engage international students regardless of their academic or language abilities. Open to students ages 12-18, this leadership training program builds self-confidence, soft skills and global perspective while helping young people create meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others through an award-winning experienced-based learning approach. Two locations to choose from: Beautiful Victoria, Canada or the the historic English countryside in Bury St Edmunds, UK.
Franklin University Switzerland Summer Programs
Journey to the heart of Europe for the most rewarding summer of your life. Franklin summer programs include introductory through advanced courses in Political Science and Economics; Art and Music; Literature, Creative Writing and Communications; History; and Business, Marketing and Information Systems, as well as dynamic language immersion programs—where you can study and socialize 24/7 in another language, and live in the Italian-speaking city of Lugano or study (German) in Zurich. Between June and August, you may choose summer courses from two 3-week sessions or one 6-week session. Earn up to 12 college credits (with the approval of your home university advisor and dean)—and also cover a lot of European ground through weekend travel in Switzerland and neighboring countries, through meeting students from all over the world, and through living in one of the most cosmopolitan villages in Europe—in Lugano, a hub of international urban culture, business, languages and travel.
Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne Summer Academy
Join other students for a transformative experience and open your mind to the diverse career opportunities in hospitality, travel, entertainment, luxury brands, high tech and many more. The EHL Junior Academy introduces you to the trends and technologies that are shaping the future, based on examples from the hospitality and service industries. Overall, you will acquire a strong foundation of business knowledge and a useful set of soft skills for future academic and professional success.
**CERAN Lingua International – Language Immersion for Ages 9 to 18
CERAN has been the specialist in intensive residential languages courses for over 30 years. Over 2,500 CERAN JUNIORS courses are organized each year. CERAN opens its doors to young people aged 9 to 18 during the school holidays. French, English, Dutch and German are taught at the Belgian centers. In the UK, they teach English and in Spain, Spanish. If you are interested in this opportunity, visit their website for more information.
The College for International Citizenship (Birmingham)
The CIC is a unique collaboration between the College of International Citizenship, Birmingham City Council, the University of Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and Aston University, bringing together a course of study in Citizenship for local, national and international students. The CIC gives students a sound academic background and knowledge based on current research about issues related to international citizenship, peace and justice and international trade. Students leave the CIC having gained a clearer understanding of the international issues that affect global society.
Tufts University France Summit Program
Tufts Summit invites high school students to develop a greater understanding of the global village they will call home. While improving their French language skills, students are introduced to the complex world of international politics and diplomacy through classroom instruction, exploration of French culture, and field trips to local sites of historic importance and natural beauty. Students live with carefully selected host families, most often with another student. What students learn first-hand about French daily life and culture by sharing meals, conversations and outings with their host families goes well beyond what can be learned from a textbook. The home stay is an integral and memorable part of the Tufts Summit experience and results not only in improved language skills, but also enduring friendships with French host families.
Tufts Pre-College Programmes
Choose from 100+ Tufts courses. Earn college credit in select programs. Learn from renowned Tufts faculty. Make meaningful connections with students from across the world. Get a taste of the undergraduate academic experience, virtually.
Projects Abroad - Gap Years, Electives and Summer Placements
Projects Abroad is a global organizer of overseas volunteer work placements. Their wide range of projects includes Teaching, Care, Conservation & Environment, Medicine & Healthcare, Sports, Culture & Community projects, Business, Law & Human Rights and Journalism, with specific short programs for students aged 16-19. Aimed to give valuable work experience or develop a particular skill in 2-3 weeks, these placements allow students to make the most of a short time overseas. You will be with a small group of peers, with a mixture of taught sessions, hands-on and observational work, as well as evening activities and weekend excursions. This is a perfect way to have some fun while contributing to your community and service record!
Summer Programs for Aspiring Medical Students
Check out these opportunities: St. George's (London) - International Summer School; Achieve in Medicine AIM-High (U.S.); Summer at Brown University - Pre-college Programmes (U.S.); Med Youth Summer Program - University of Toronto (CAN)
Summer Discovery - ONLINE COURSE OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Musiker Family has directed award winning, well supervised, educational summer programs for students for over 40 years. Their unique partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious universities allow their students unparalleled access to great academics, culture, sports, and residential life. They are proud that every summer more teenagers choose Summer Discovery than any other program of its kind. Year after year, they receive positive word-of-mouth recommendations from thousands of satisfied students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors and administrators. They invite you to join a wonderful group of teenagers from all over the USA and around the world this summer on campus.
Broadreach Summer Programs and Academic Treks
Broadreach is a leader in worldwide summer adventure education programs. Since 1993, they have taken thousands of teenagers to every corner of the world. Years of experience, planning and scouting go into developing each Broadreach program, and they constantly strive to improve and refine their trips to take advantage of new opportunities. Academic Treks, a division of Broadreach, offers college-accredited summer adventures abroad for high school students. Backed by seventeen years of experience in running educational programs for thousands of teenagers, Academic Treks combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning and service learning with wilderness adventure, international travel and cultural exchange to create extraordinary expeditions.
Outward Bound Canada
Outward Bound courses are challenging, exhilarating journeys that take place in Canada's most beautiful wilderness. The lakes, rivers, forests, mountains, and oceans provide the challenges. Some of these challenges will be physical - launching a sea kayak into the rolling waves of Georgian Bay, climbing a rugged peak, or portaging a canoe through a sun-dappled forest. Other challenges are more subtle, such as developing leadership skills or learning to work effectively as a member of a team. As the course progresses, technical and decision-making abilities grow, shifting the responsibilities from the instructors to the participants.
Visions Service Adventures
VISIONS summer community service programs for teens, and middle school students, blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion and adventure. Days of close camaraderie within a cross-cultural context have a rhythm and substance that push you to tap into your potential as you, the community, and other students work toward common goals. You will know the people whose lives you have impacted, and will return home a more confident global citizen with genuine appreciation for our multi-cultural world. Join us, and other students, for a travel experience of domestic or international community service.
Mahindra United World College of India Summer Student Programme
Short programmes allow youth to be immersed in an intensive intellectually and emotionally stimulating UWC experience for a shorter period of time. By focusing on specific issues, students are able to explore the complexities surrounding topics and have life- defining opportunities for a highly experiential and hands-on approach to learning. Summer programmes are great opportunities to experience a UWC education, and gives the student an idea of the critical engagement required for a UWC or university education abroad. As with the Diploma programme, our summer programmes are highly international in nature and we welcome students from many countries, with more than half being provided with needs-based scholarships. For Indians, it is an incredible opportunity to challenge their assumptions about the India they know and to look at critical issues from various perspectives. We offer three programmes ranging from 1 week to 3 weeks for high schools and a 4- week long credit programme for university students.
African Leadership Academy Global Scholars Program
The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy is an intensive, nineteen-day, summer youth camp for a select group of secondary school students from across the world. Built around ALA’s unique Entrepreneurial Leadership and African studies curriculum, GSP prepares future leaders to explore their potential to create widespread change in Africa – and throughout the world. Participants in this exciting youth program practice leadership by working in social ventures in the Johannesburg community, learn from ‘fireside chats’ with prominent entrepreneurial leaders in South Africa, build a global network with other young leaders from around the world and discover the history, beauty and diversity of Africa.
TS College Tours
TS College Tours serves students attending international high schools who wish to attend college or university in the United States. Unlike other companies, TS College Tours focuses on the unique needs and backgrounds of international students. Each tour has been carefully planned with students attending overseas schools in mind and each tour is led by counselors with experience in international schools. This year, TS College Tours will run programs in California, the northeastern United States and Canada.
College Visits
COLLEGE VISITS offers the college bound student a first-hand look at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Because of their experience in working with a multitude of higher education institutions, they are able to obtain meetings with admissions representatives, student led tours, and campus housing. This helps to take the hassle and worry away from the student and parents in organizing a family visit. COLLEGE VISITS tours cover all aspects of college life. They tour small, medium and large schools, rural and urban, and public and private schools. Their tours cover almost every region of the U.S., so if there is a particular school or region you are interested in, chances are COLLEGE VISITS goes there.
Summer Institute for the Gifted
SIG provides academically advanced students with an interesting and challenging educational experience. The program combines remarkable academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. The academic program is central to the design and purpose of SIG. Their program provides students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests. It also provides them with the opportunity to engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Because of the small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, they are able to individualize the program for each and every student.
Northfield Mount Herman Summer Session
Northfield Mount Hermon Summer Session offers programs for students wishing to enrich, supplement, or accelerate their school-year education. They have an extensive, comprehensive program that has existed in various forms for more than 100 years. Each summer, they gather as a community to engage in academic work and to learn from each other in many different ways. Their student population is diverse and worldly – 30 different countries and 22 states within the US were represented. Their talented faculty is assisted by 30 teaching interns to provide an outstanding experience for their students. Middle School Program for students entering grades 7-9, College Prep Program for students entering grades 10-12, and English as a Second Language for students entering grades 7-12 offer credit and enrichment courses for approximately 250 students, boarding or day. Contemporary Dance Program for students entering grades 7-12 is open to all levels and is an opportunity for focused study in modern, jazz, and ballet dance forms.
Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs
An innovative curriculum, with new offerings created each year and existing courses regularly updated, gives students a variety of fresh options with which to build an exciting summer of learning. Structured independence means that, on a daily basis, students combine classes for five-six of the eight daily periods with one period set aside to work one-on-one with their teachers. Class sizes are small, ranging from 8 to 14 students per class. The experienced summer faculty includes the regular-year Choate faculty, augmented by excellent teachers from independent and public secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
Gordonstoun International Summer School
Each year, 250 boys and girls travel to Gordonstoun from all over the world. Since the Summer School began in 1976, around 7000 students have attended these exciting courses from over 60 countries. The Gordonstoun International Summer School is held in July and August. Courses last three and a half weeks for boys and girls between the ages of eight and sixteen inclusive: students follow courses appropriate to their age group. They will receive instruction in English as an Additional Language or, for those who are fluent in English, courses in Information Technology, Literature with English Skills or French are offered.
**University of the Arts London International Summer School
Our intensive International Summer School offers a unique opportunity to study in London using the rich and social diversity the city has to offer. This is an intensive two-week course offering international students aged 16 to 18 an introduction to studying art and design at University of the Arts London. It is also a unique opportunity to be inspired by London's rich diversity. The programme is open to students who have completed, or are about to start, year one of the IB, as well as students with equivalent art and design experience from other schools where the instruction is in English. A comprehensive course programme, expert UAL tutoring, accommodation, some meals and travel in London are all included in the fee. Breakfast is provided everyday and lunch Monday to Friday. Travel includes return transfers from/to Heathrow airport and an Oyster Card for use on London public transport.
Paris College of Art Pre-College Summer Program
The Summer Program at Paris College of Art offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. In these two and four-week long courses, introductory through advanced level students will explore art, design, business, culture, and language. A European based faculty comprised of professional artists and designers will guide students through the colorful streets and neighborhoods of Paris. Through field trips to museums, studios, boutiques, and design organizations, students will take advantage of the abundant resources the city has to offer; Paris will serve as both a subject matter and a source of inspiration. Studio work, lectures, and independent research projects will allow students to develop new skills, refine their understanding of art and design, and create portfolio pieces for college or graduate school admissions.
New York Film Academy Camps for High School Students and Tweens
Each summer, hundreds of teens and kids from all over the world are taught filmmaking and acting at the New York Film Academy summer camp programs. Their one of a kind, hands-on film and acting camps are designed to teach youth the fundamentals of movie making and acting in film. With three year-round locations, Abu Dhabi, New York City and Universal Studios in Hollywood, as well as the addition of summer venues including Harvard University; Paris, France; Florence, Italy; and Disney Studios, Florida, tweens, teens and adults have the ability to pick a program that not only meets their educational needs, but also their desire to experience the excitement of a new city or to stay closer to home.
Savannah College of Art and Design Pre-college Summer Programs
Looking for a way to express your creativity this summer? SCAD Summer Seminars are residential or non-residential summer workshops designed for high school students who have completed their freshman (grade 9), sophomore (grade 10) or junior (grade 11) years. Through exciting educational workshops in Savannah and Atlanta, SCAD Summer Seminars promise a week you will never forget.
SMFA Pre-College Studio Art Intensive
Engage with SMFA at Tufts' interdisciplinary approach to art making and create conceptually sophisticated artwork. As you learn to work with new materials and deepen your understanding of familiar mediums, you will make connections to bigger ideas. Expand your art practice with the introduction of new materials and ideas. Work one-on-one with faculty to develop your portfolio. Refine your approach to making art and renew your creativity. Individual portfolio review sessions with SMFA admissions representatives.
US Performing Arts Camps
US Performing Arts Camps is considered one of the best in the world at training young people in the arts. Their programs are taught by the university or college departments and their professional faculty and guest professionals in their fields. They also offer programs and locations where they have partnered with top notch professional program directors. US Performing Arts Camps are designed as conservatory style programs that encourage students to work collaboratively in achieving high goals. Some programs are one week long, others are two weeks duration and they have a three week Musical Theater Conservatory program at UCLA. Many students spend a summer attending more than one program and visit more than one campus where US Performing Arts Camps are offered. The programs are an opportunity to experience a college campus, grow and develop as a person, and improve their skill level in the arts while making friends and having a lot of fun.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes (formerly the EPGY Summer Institutes) provide high school students with a unique residential academic experience where students who share talents and interests live and learn together on the Stanford campus. The Summer Institutes invite students from around the world to discover, study, and explore in small classes with instructors who are passionate about teaching and experts in their fields. The program emphasizes building skills along with acquiring knowledge, and is designed to create environments that foster creativity and collaboration where students learn from each other as well as from their instructors.
UC Berkeley Changemaker Program
The Berkeley Changemaker® track offers international and domestic high school students the opportunity to live on campus and enjoy the summer at UC Berkeley. Sharpen your skills in three key areas -- critical thinking, communication, and collaboration -- while exploring what changemaking looks like in a wide variety of disciplines across campus.
Emory Pre-College Experience for High School Students
The Emory Pre-College Program gives college-bound high school students an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. This summer in the Pre-College Program, students have the opportunity to: Attend a small summer program for high school students at a national research institution; Tailor their summer experience to meet their needs based on their academic interests, summer schedule, and possible major or career interest; Be part of a close-knit community with world-class faculty who have a passion for teaching and are experts in their fields.
Columbia University Summer High School Programs
Columbia University offers rigorous summer pre-college academic programs for students entering grades 9 through 12. Study in New York City, Barcelona or the Middle East (Jordan). Experience college life; Meet other highly motivated high school students from all over the world; Broaden your world view; Earn an official Columbia University Statement of Attendance.
Sam Fox School Summer Programs – Washington University in St. Louis
Whether you are a high school student beginning your exploration of career paths in art, architecture, and design or a professional in another field looking to expand the breadth of your knowledge through creative endeavors, the Sam Fox School provides enrichment opportunities through its summer courses and programs. Two programs are geared specifically to high school students. Portfolio Plus gives students the opportunity to earn college credit during a five-week introduction to the study and practice of making art. The Architecture Discovery Program provides students entering their senior year of high school with an introduction to architecture and design, with an emphasis on sustainability and the environment.
The George Washington University Pre-College Program
GW Pre-College courses engage students through hands-on, experiential learning. Students are instructed by GW faculty and scholar practitioners through lectures, seminars, applied activities and site visits. Their 10-day, non-credit courses are intensive, demanding and highly-structured and are designed to provide an introductory college experience. Students enjoy extracurricular activities and a traditional residential experience at the GW Mt. Vernon campus. All courses are open to current 9th, 10th and 11th graders.
Summer Study’s Pre-college Summer Programs
Unique summer opportunities combining stimulating academics with unforgettable sports, recreational, social and/or cultural activities. We are extremely proud that more high school students attend a Summer Study program as compared to any other summer enrichment program of its kind. Join us at one of these prestigious campuses... Penn State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of Vermont in Burlington and the Sorbonne in Paris. From our Penn State middle school summer enrichment programs to our pre-college enrichment and college credit summer programs for high school students to our French immersion and study abroad programs in Paris, we are prepared to take you on the most exciting and educationally rewarding summer of your life!
Boston University High School Programs
Three programs to choose from: Summer Challenge is the perfect pre-college summer program for high school students in grades 10, 11 or 12. The two-week Summer Challenge Program offers a preview of college life and non-credit coursework in a residential setting. Students in the program concentrate on a high level of learning and achievement alongside their peers, without focusing on grades; The Research Internship in Science & Engineering provides academically motivated rising high school seniors with the opportunity to conduct university-level research in state-of-the-art laboratories, alongside some of the sharpest scientific minds in the country; High School Honors provides an opportunity for motivated rising high school seniors and exceptional juniors to experience undergraduate life, both academically and socially, while earning college credit.
Boston University Summer Journalism Academy
The Summer Journalism Academy is a two-week program aimed to provide high school students hands-on training in news reporting, writing, and photography. Guided by award-winning working journalists, we work with students where they are. In two weeks, our students walk away with confidence in their writing, research, and critical thinking skills, in addition to a greater appreciation of journalism and news. Using Boston University’s LfA (Learn from Anywhere) model, students attend online classes and write and report on issues and events happening in their hometown and country.
Washington University in St. Louis Summer Experiences
Since 1984, Arts & Sciences pre-college programs have provided motivated students the opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. We commit ourselves each year to the following goals:
- To develop challenging and innovative programming that aligns with the overall WashU mission and goals.
- To provide academic support to enable all students to experience growth in their academic abilities.
- To create a positive, collaborative community by implementing educational, cultural and social activities for all students.
- To create a safe, respectful environment for all students.
- To offer a variety of enrichment opportunities to support students with the college application process and to prepare them for success both inside and outside of the classroom.
- To introduce students to the undergraduate experience through Arts & Sciences at WashU.
UBC Future Global Leaders
At UBC Future Global Leaders pre-university summer program, high school students ages 15-18 can spend an unforgettable summer experiencing university life. Discover your passions and challenge yourself in university-level academic and English language courses taught by UBC professors and instructors. Each UBC Future Global Leaders course runs for two weeks, and includes class time, workshops, information sessions and a full calendar of after-class and weekend activities. You can combine more than one course at one or both campuses to create a 4- or 6-week program. Whether you are ambitious, motivated or just curious about university life, come learn with like-minded students from more than 45 countries around the world. You can live on one of two breathtaking campuses – UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan – in a supervised student residence for the full experience, or commute daily.
McGill Summer Academy
Combining academic coursework, skill-building activities and experiential learning, Summer Academy provides the opportunity to explore your academic interests and strengthen learning strategies, preparing you for a successful transition to university studies. During your stay, you’ll meet highly motivated students from around the world and will have ample opportunity to connect with fellow participants, current McGill students and McGill faculty. You’ll leave Summer Academy with new, lifelong friends and the confidence to apply to the university of your dreams!
University of Toronto Youth Summer Programmes
Every summer, students from across North America and around the world are offered an exclusive glimpse into the world of Medicine and Law. A unique modular-based format provides students with a diverse set of subject areas and flexibility. Students participate in the exploration of the respective fields, career opportunities, and what they should be thinking about and doing in high school to prepare themselves for post-secondary admission and education. The UC Summer Drama programme offers students the opportunity to specialize in Acting or Digital Media & Sound Design.
Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is an academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world. Each summer, students from over 130 countries (including all 50 U.S. states) participate in one interdisciplinary, two-week session at Yale’s historic campus. Immerse yourself in a global learning community at Yale University.
Yale International Relations Leadership Institute
YIRLI is a premier summer opportunity for passionate student leaders and budding future diplomats. Alongside faculty and students at Yale University, you will strengthen your leadership capacity, sharpen your public speaking and diplomacy skills, take part in innovative challenges, improve your Model United Nations and debate prowess, and make lifelong friends as well as mentors.
Great Books Summer Program
The mission of the Great Books Summer Program is to create a lively, warm and welcoming community of outstanding young people who love literature and ideas. We make the Great Books come alive by asking careful questions and stimulating discussion. It's an approach that dates back to Socrates and develops in each student the habit of reflective reading and critical thinking.
U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar
The Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy offers a unique opportunity to get the Academy experience first-hand. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year, Summer Seminar allows participants to see a realistic slice of cadet life. This fun yet demanding program gives students a solid understanding of the challenges and rewards of life as a cadet, as well as insights into what it means to serve as an officer in the United States Air Force. Students will leave Summer Seminar more informed, prepared and motivated to excel!
FOR GRADES 6-12
Some of the following organizations have programs for students as young as grade 6. Please check the individual websites.
Camp Cooper
Located in Scotland and based on the traditional American summer camp experience, Camp Cooper is a 2-week experience for campers aged 10-16 from all around the world. They give campers new and exciting challenges to gain new skills, forge new relationships and broaden their horizons and aspirations. Camp Cooper has a strong focus on character building and personal development – they aim to build teamwork, leadership and communication skills as well as developing trust, respect, understanding and empathy. For international campers who speak English as an additional language, they also offer English language tuition as part of the camp programme.
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Summer Programs.
Life-changing residential and commuter programs providing challenging enrichment, honors and Advanced Placement® courses taught in a highly supportive environment. From early childhood through elementary, middle and high school, Center for Talent Development (CTD) gifted summer programs encourage gifted kids to explore academic areas of interest and connect with a community of peers.
Education Unlimited
Education Unlimited provides academic summer camps & precollege summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Their California summer camps and Massachusetts summer programs include public speaking camps, summer college admissions prep programs, science camps for girls, summer acting camp, creative writing camp, computer camp, video production camp and East Coast college tours.
Windsor Mountain
Windsor Mountain International seeks to provide educational experiences that open minds, foster personal growth, and help students respond to cultural, social, and environmental challenges as responsible citizens of the world. Student Travel programs are an opportunity for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to see the world. By traveling, students learn about different cultures and grow through the experience. International Summer Camp is much like a traditional summer camp, but at Windsor Mountain they have students and staff from more than 35 countries every summer. If your child comes to Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp, you can expect that s/he will meet students and staff from other countries, learn about their languages and customs and make lifelong friends.
Super Camp
SuperCamp* provides learning and life skills summer programs for students from 6th grade to college and helps produce independent, inspired, more confident learners. Students learn how to learn at SuperCamp, both by determining their optimal learning style and by acquiring skills to improve their reading comprehension, reading speed, writing, memory, note-taking, studying and test-taking. Life-skills training covers six areas: character, communication, goal-setting, leadership, moving out of natural comfort zones, and career skills. When SuperCamp grads return home they find school is easier, which helps them raise their grades and prepare for their next step in school and in life. They set new goals knowing they can overcome any obstacles in their way.