Summer schools

A four-week, intensive residential pre-college program in New York based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum, in the Photography and Imaging track (admits about 25 students).

• Grades 10–11
• Fee charged, amount not published

A four-week, intensive residential pre-college program in New York based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum, in the Dance track (admits about 30 students).

• Grades 10–11
• Fee charged, amount not published

A four-week, intensive residential pre-college program in New York based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum, in the Drama track (admits about 132 students across the Atlantic, Experimental Theatre Wing, Meisner, New Studio and Stonestreet studios).

• Grades 10–11
• Fee charged, amount not published

A four-week, intensive residential pre-college program in New York based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum, in the Animation Workshop track (admits about 12 students).

• Grade 11
• Fee charged, amount not published

A free year-long Balliol College access programme for Year 12 state school students: weekly online seminars from spring 2027 followed by a two-night residential in Oxford in August.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

A virtual Queen Mary programme for Year 12 and 13 students to explore university subjects, build skills and plan their future study and careers. Registration closes at 23:59 on Sunday 6 December 2026.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

A free three-day hybrid taster programme from the University of Southampton for Year 12 widening participation students who want to study medicine, with an on-campus day and virtual work experience. Applications close on Monday 7 December 2026.

• Year 12
• No fee

The nation's oldest statewide four-week residential summer program for gifted high-school students, held at Meredith College (Raleigh) and Greensboro College.

• Grades 10–11
• Fee: $600 USD

Educational Arctic expeditions for youth aged 14–35 with scientists, Elders and artists; scholarships cover most spots.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

The University of Manchester's widening participation programme for local Year 12 students in Greater Manchester, with a reduced offer of up to two grades.

• Year 12 / S5
• Cost not published

A free year-long Balliol College access programme for Year 12 state school students: weekly online seminars from spring 2027 followed by a two-night residential in Oxford in August.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

A free year-long Balliol College access programme for Year 12 state school students: weekly online seminars from spring 2027 followed by a two-night residential in Oxford in August.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee