Pre-College Summer Camps for International Students 2025: Where Learning Meets Adventure

Explore exciting summer programs designed for high school students to discover new passions, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for the future. From technology and business to fashion, art, journalism, and sports management, these programs offer immersive learning in top global cities. Whether you want to tour universities, explore career paths, or develop new skills, there’s a perfect summer experience waiting for you!

First of all, WHY Summer Programs?

Summer programs give international high school students a competitive edge by offering first-hand exposure to college life, academic exploration, and career pathways. These experiences help students build stronger university applications, develop valuable skills, and gain insight into studying abroad. Whether you're looking to explore top universities, immerse yourself in a specific field, or gain hands-on learning experience, our partner programs have something for you. Let us help you find the perfect summer program—contact us today to start your journey!

1)  Full Sail University  Orlando, FL, USA 

Full Sail Labs offers 5-Day project-based Campus summer camps for teens. All camps are project-based and include demonstration/instruction, interactive practice, development, collaboration, feedback, and the assessment/iteration of projects. Campus camps offer 40 hours of in-person engagement, 8 hours each day, which includes 6 hours of instructor-led learning, 1-hour lunch break, snack breaks, and a variety of mental-break activities throughout the week to enrich creativity, practice critical thinking, and promote self-guided exploration and discovery!

Tracks to choose from include: Graphic Design, Filmmaking, 3D Game Development, Music Production, Motion Graphics, Unity Machine Learning, Esports and Robotic Programming.

Cost: $660 USD | Ages: 13 - 17  |  Duration: 1 week (5 days a week) | June to August dates available

2) RPS Academies Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA 

Our mission is to cultivate empowered, self-sufficient leaders primed for success in life. Through our innovative program, we blend cutting-edge academic courses, intellectual enrichment, and top-tier sports training, fostering holistic development. Our supportive yet competitive environment instills values and empowers students to pursue their dreams with confidence.

Proven Success in University Scholarships : Since 2010, we have delivered elite athletic and academic scholarship results.

Sports to choose from: Golf, Tennis, Soccer and Volleyball.

Cost: starts at $1,500USD (without boarding) | Ages: 13 -18 | Duration: 1 week | June to August dates available.

3) Florida International University Miami, FL, USA 

Leadership and Career Exploration: Hosted on the Miami campus of Florida International University, this two-week summer session is designed for aspirational high school students who want to explore different career paths. Experience life in the tropical and exciting city of Miami, while benefitting from admissions and application working sessions, building leadership skills, and touring the headquarters of global corporations.

Through the program, students can:

> Participate in career exploration with industry leaders

> Receive comprehensive support via sessions on academic readiness, college applications and admissions

> Tour global corporation HQs, participate in cultural excursions and experience student life in Miami

Cost: starts at $4,500USD (boarding and daily meals included) | Ages:14 - 18 | Duration: 2 weeks | Jul 13 -Jul 26 & Jul 27 -Aug 09 | Registration deadline: June 13

4) UMass Boston  Miami, FL, USA 

Northeast College Tour: Come to UMass Boston for an exciting two-week summer session full of learning and US experiences. Tour elite colleges and universities in the Northeastern United States, enjoy life in the vibrant and historic city of Boston, and experience what studying in the USA is really like.

Through the program, students can:

> Tour elite universities in the Northeastern United States

> Participate in design thinking and career workshops

> Benefit from different cultures and world-class student experiences in the U.S.

Cost: starts at $4,500 USD (boarding and daily meals included) | Ages: 14 - 18  | Duration: 2 weeks | Jun 06 -Jul 12 & Jul 13 -Jul 26  | Registration deadline: May 09

5) The School of the New York Times  New York, NY, USA 

At The School of The New York Times, we encourage analytical curiosity while helping students develop and sharpen important life skills and values such as equity, critical thinking, information literacy and the pursuit of truth.

The Summer Academy is open to high school students grades 10–12 and graduating seniors. Students must be 15–18 years old by the first day of the program. Students learn from The New York Times staff and industry professionals. Classes include field trips, site visits and a guest speaker series.

*choose a 2-week program in one of the following tracks: News & Opinion, Culture, International, Metro (reporting on NYC)

Cost: starts at $7,265 USD (boarding & meals included) | Ages: 15 - 18 | Duration: 2 weeks | June to August dates available

6) Sotheby's Institute of Art   New York, NY, USA 

Sotheby’s Summer Institute invites high school students who are curious and passionate about the arts to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world – New York City. From learning the intricacies of running galleries and museums to exploring painting and drawing techniques throughout history, these two-week courses are designed to engage, inspire and fuel creativity. Our courses will broaden their horizons and guide their educational and professional paths with real life, experiential learning and career

preparation.

*choose a 2-week program in one of the following tracks: Art Business, Art Markets in Action, Art History, Painting, Drawing, Art/Lux /Fashion, Art Crime, Art Conservation.

Cost: starts at $7,265 USD (boarding & meals included) | Ages: 15 - 18 |  Duration: 2 weeks |  

Jul 06 - Jul 18 & Jul 20 - Aug 01

7) ManCity Sports Business School   Manchester, UK 

Next Gen Man City connects future leaders with the sports industry, offering a first look at careers in the field. This immersive summer residential program takes students inside Premier League champions Manchester City, providing hands-on experience in the business of sport.Students can choose from three one-week modules: Athlete Management & Development, Marketing & Business, and Media & Content Creation. The more weeks you study, the more modules you can explore!

Week 1: Athlete Management & Development

Week 2: Marketing & Business

Week 3: Media & Content Creation

Cost: starts at £2,995 (boarding & meals included) | Ages: 14 - 17 | Duration: total 3 weeks (optional) | Starts: July 13

*Contact us regarding the early bird special.