Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a summer, online, academic enrichment program that provides academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8–11 with intensive study in a single course.
Explore Your Passions. Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes provides a taste of the Stanford classroom experience and challenges students with advanced content not typically found in the high-school curriculum.
Single-Subject Study
Our 30 summer courses provide in-depth and interactive exploration of academic material. Courses are ungraded and are not awarded credit.
Global Focus & Real Connections
Bright peers from around the world create a truly special and unforgettable experience. Study and discuss academic topics alongside peers that share the same talents, interests, and curiosity.
Live Online Classes
With small class sizes, our online classes allow students to engage in every aspect of a course through real-time discussions in which instructors and students see, hear, and interact with one another.
Learn from Scholarly Instructors
Attend courses designed, created, and taught by instructors who are knowledgeable in their fields and passionate about teaching. Many courses highlight new areas of research and professional practice.
Subject areas include:
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- Physical and Biological Science
- Writing
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes seeks not only to provide enriching academic experiences, but also to facilitate engaging learning communities that foster critical thinking, promote personal growth, and inspire lifelong learning outside of the classroom. Our online program incorporates a robust student life component to complement the academic coursework of the program.
