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Prestigious Ivy League Summer School at Yale
Prestigious Ivy League Summer School at Yale in Yale, by ISSOS.
- Duration
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Dates
- Dates: Summer 2026
- Age Range
- Age Range: 13-18
- Fees
- Fees from: $8,900 USD
Program Summary
The ISSOS Yale Summer School offers a unique opportunity for students aged 13-18 from around the world to spend their summer at one of the United States’ most prestigious Ivy League institutions. This all-inclusive, three-week residential program runs from July 14 to August 4, allowing students to choose both an academic and an elective course while participating in engaging activities, evening events, and cultural excursions.
Committed to fostering diversity, ISSOS limits each nationality to 10% of the applicant pool, ensuring a truly international community. Set against the iconic gothic architecture of Yale University, students can explore the picturesque campus, immerse themselves in rigorous academics, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the nearby university town with its cafes and restaurants.
Program Highlights
- Choose from diverse academic and elective courses
- Immerse yourself in Yale's prestigious Ivy League environment
- Engage in activities, evening programs, and cultural trips
- Experience a truly international atmosphere with a diverse student mix
- Benefit from small class sizes for personalized education
- Explore the historic and beautiful Yale campus
- Enjoy an all-inclusive stay that fosters a memorable learning journey
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What's Included?
- Fully-inclusive 3-week residential programme
- 45 hours of academic tuition and 36 hours of elective tuition
- Choose one academic subject from 5 options and one elective subject from 4 options
- Accommodation in a beautiful setting
- All meals (full board)
- Join a ‘clan’ and compete in team challenges
- Evening events, cultural activities and workshops
- Exciting day trips
- Formal ISSOS awards ceremony
- Full academic report and completion certificate
- Group supervised transport between airport and ISSOS campus
- Medical and travel insurance
- All course materials and equipment
- ISSOS clothing and branded merchandise
- Participation in the much anticipated ISSOS Games!
Academics & Extracurriculars
Theatre (Elective)
Explore your theatrical skills this summer and work with your group to devise and perform a unique piece of theatre…
Film (Elective)
Our Film summer school course gives students the unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of filmmaking under the expert…
Business & Entrepreneurship
Our Business and Entrepreneurship programme introduces students to a world beyond school and teaches them how they can use business…
Debate
Our Debate programme offers students the opportunity to build valuable transferable skills while developing their confidence, voice, presentation and public…
English Language
English Language at ISSOS is designed for students who have English as a second language. Our course caters for students of every…
Outdoor Leadership (Elective)
Develop your confidence and leadership abilities this summer at the same time as having fun and learning new skills in…
Study Skills
Our Study Skills programme is designed for students going into their final years of high school. It covers advanced study…
Creative Writing
Creative Writing at ISSOS is designed to develop students’ writing talents and help them to harness the power in their…
Photography (Elective)
Learn the art of photography this summer and use your skills to photograph landscapes, portraits, nature and tell a story…
Tennis (Elective)
Our tennis summer programme offers students of all abilities the opportunity to spend 3 weeks learning from our LTA accredited…
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