Summer School

A Summer School like no other

Learn by having an impact on the world, through real-world projects and internships.

Apply now to learn from inspiring leaders and collaborate with passionate learners globally.

5

weeks of meaningful learning

18+

hours of weekly time commitment

13-18

year-old changemakers

Your launchpad to the future

Have you ever wanted to change the world but did not know where to start? Have you ever wanted to collaborate with peers from around the world but didn’t know how? Have you ever wondered how you can find purpose and meaning in life?

Now you can do all of this and more in School of Humanity’s Summer School.

Join us for the opportunity to learn from leading industry experts and inspiring, experienced facilitators from around the world.

At School of Humanity, we learn by tackling real-world challenges, collaborating in global teams, and developing our personal goals.

A powerful preparation for what's next

Our Summer School will support your undergraduate degree, college or job application, and any entrepreneurial or industry pursuits by providing:

Find your purpose through
personalized learning

Instead of courses, we run challenges. Each challenge focusses on some of the most pressing global issues, and ultimately becomes personalized to you.

Receive a certification by developing entrepreneurial, technological, and creative solutions to real-world Challenges.

Swipe to explore learning pathways. 

We’re looking for seekers, change-
makers, and pioneers

We seek innovative, motivated learners on an inspiring journey of bettering themselves and the world. If you find that you possess the following, we would love to hear from you:

mindsets

Pre-requisites

An internationally accredited program

Our Summer School is accredited as a Supplementary Educational Program by the Western Accrediting Commission for Schools, recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

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Not your typical Summer School

Spend your summer learning the skills for today’s world in a hands-on and meaningful way.

Develop solutions to global Challenges

Whether it be through research, a business idea, or an art project, you will tackle humanity's most pressing challenges.

Acquire future-proof skills

Choose from a catalog of skill units, where you develop the hard and soft skills that you need to succeed in the future.

Gain real-life experiences

Learn through micro-internships and real-life challenges set by pioneering organizations from around the world.

Find a path to Flourishing

Find your purpose, and develop meaningful relationships through our weekly Flourishing sessions.

Make friends from around the world

Meet like-minded people and create meaningful connections through interactive workshops.

Meet some of our industry mentors

Our industry mentors have a deep understanding of their given disciplines.
They use their expertise to guide learners toward a path of purposeful learning.

Participate in exciting micro-internships

In the final phase of the program, we provide you with real-world internships with pioneering organizations. Some of the previous organizations include:

Our learners are contributing
to human progress

Our learners develop their skills, portfolio and networks by tackling local and global Challenges.

A journey that will help you find
clarity about your future

Over the course of 5 weeks, you will embark on an inspiring interdisciplinary challenge.

Here is what it would look like:

Upcoming cohorts & start dates

There are two orientation dates every year for incoming learners for our Summer School. You can select your preferred time cohort and zone for live sessions in the application form.

July 16th

Online, Global (GMT +4)

Application deadline for this cohort:
May 22nd, 2023

July 9th

Online, Global (GMT -4)

Application deadline for this cohort:
May 22nd, 2023

July 16th

Dubai, Hybrid

Application deadline for this cohort:
May 22nd, 2023

Tuition & Financial Aid

Three Instalments

Upfront

Online

$750

in three instalments

Hybrid program

$1500

in three instalments

Online

$600

paid upfront

Hybrid

$1200

paid upfront

We offer financial aid to learners that need it

Please don’t let affordability stop you from applying to our programs. We have a history of offering financial aid to learners from all around the world. We are committed to equity. 

Learners can apply for financial aid when submitting their application to the summer school program. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our program is fully online – which means that learners can apply from anywhere in the world! We do however offer hybrid co-learning opportunities. Please note that you must be fluent in English to participate.

Yes! You can participate in multiple summer terms and tackle different challenges or skill paths each time.

Learners graduate the program with:

  • Skill transcript demonstrating the knowledge, skills and dispositions that were gained during the program
  • A network of friends and industry mentors
  • A portfolio of projects
  • Experience showcase and presenting their work at a global event

We don’t believe in standardized summative exams. Instead, we regularly evaluate and evidence learning through projects, actives and micro-assessments.

Learners do not need to have any pre-requisite knowledge in the paths they picked. However, this is a high-school level program – which means you have to have minimum of 8th grade equivalency in Numeracy, English and Science to participate.

No worries! We make exceptions for younger gifted learners.

We run live sessions at multiple time zones. You can indicate your interest in specific timings when applying in our program.

We do not offer merit-based scholarships at this time. However, we do offer financial aid to learners who can not afford our programs. This would entail a partial or full discount on tuition. You can apply for financial aid when submitting your application.

This is a full-time program that requires a minimum of 18 hours a week of commitment. Our program is rigorous and rewarding. In order to get powerful outcomes, learners need to participate wholeheartedly and put in the time. We do not recommend applying if you can not commit to the minimum time requirements.

Speak to our admissions team

Do you have questions about our programs? Submit an inquiry form and our admissions team will be in touch to answer your questions.

Join a global community of learners who are happier, more inspired, and dedicated to bettering our future.

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