Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies brings together intellectually curious students from around the world to create a unique learning community. Our programs cover advanced subjects rarely taught in high school and offer students a chance to challenge themselves by diving deep into cutting-edge topics. From bioscience to business, creative writing to computer science, and philosophy to physics, our courses are designed to meet the needs of students everywhere.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Current Grades 8–11, Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
This two-week program provides in-depth and interactive exploration of academic material. Choose from over 55 online courses, including offerings in computer science, social justice, business, engineering, and a wide range of other subjects.
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Current Grades 10–11, Application Deadline: February 1, 2023
In this three-week residential program, students explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.