Summer Courses in the USA

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For over 58 years, Summer Discovery has delivered pre-college academic programmes at leading US universities, including Dartmouth, Yale, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. Combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning, campus life, and cultural exploration, our programmes give students the opportunity to learn from experts, explore future interests, and experience life at a prestigious US university. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, gain new perspectives, and form friendships with students from around the world.

The USA Learning Experience

Academic Experience:

Learn through engaging classes, hands-on projects, discussions, and real-world case studies led by experienced faculty and industry professionals.

Subjects & Career Exploration:

Explore fields including engineering, business, medicine, creative arts, humanities, and more, while gaining insight into future university and career pathways.

Campus & Personal Growth:

Experience staying at leading US universities while developing independence, confidence, and new perspectives in an international community.

Beyond the Classroom:

Explore iconic US cities, take part in social and extracurricular activities, and build friendships with students from around the world.

Discover more about this exciting opportunity in the USA and secure your place for an unforgettable summer experience.

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Pre-University Summer Programmes in the USA

Dartmouth College

2-Week Sessions | High School Students

Study on the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, New Hampshire, with a choice of academically focused courses designed by Dartmouth faculty and more than five hours of class time each day. Students can also take part in the Leadership Institute, which combines leadership development with practical activities and an outdoor leadership retreat, providing opportunities to develop new skills while experiencing life on a US college campus.

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UC Berkeley

2-3 Week Sessions | High School Students

Study on the UC Berkeley campus in California and explore subjects including engineering, computer science, business and health sciences. Course options include the M.E.T. Innovation Academy, Emergency Medicine & Health Sciences, Engineering & Robotics, and Psychiatry & Neuroscience, with practical learning opportunities designed to help students explore their academic interests and potential future pathways.

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UCLA & UCLA Anderson School of Management

2-6 Week Sessions | High School and Middle School Students

Study on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles and choose from a broad range of academic subjects, including business, entertainment, fashion design, robotics and sports business. Students can also explore areas such as film production, law, medicine and climate change solutions, giving them the opportunity to deepen an existing interest, explore a potential future pathway or discover something new.

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Yale University

3-Week Sessions | High School and Middle School Students (Gifted Programs)

The Institute for the Gifted, hosted on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, gives academically advanced students the opportunity to explore challenging subjects in a US university setting. Courses include biopsychology, medical microbiology, quantum mechanics and environmental science, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving and learning alongside peers with similar academic interests.

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Cornell University

3-Week Sessions | Middle School and Gifted Programs

Hosted on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, the programme gives younger and academically advanced students the opportunity to explore subjects including law, government and forensic science in a US university setting. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, students can develop their subject knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills while learning alongside peers with similar academic interests.

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Georgetown University

2-4 Week Sessions | High School and Middle School Students

Study on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, D.C., with academic courses spanning a range of subjects and interests. Students learn through a combination of classroom study and practical application, with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while experiencing university life in the heart of the US capital.

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Subjects in the USA Include

Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Medicine & Health Sciences
Psychology & Social Science
Humanities
Engineering
Computer Science & Technology
Science & Mathematics
Research
Sports Management
Creative Arts
Law & Government
Fashion Business & Design
Health & Fitness

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Choose from over 40 subjects taught through flexible, age-appropriate programmes. Our tutors adapt their teaching methodologies to different age groups and shape course content around students’ interests, rather than following a fixed curriculum.

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