This four-week program is for international high school students with strong English skills who want to prepare for undergraduate study at an American university. You will improve your overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as your understanding of U.S. academic culture.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Academic Reading and Writing
Improve your reading and critical thinking skills to prepare for study in the U.S. This class also polishes your writing skills with daily, intensive practice. Writing exercises will emphasize grammatical accuracy, clarity of content, and fluency, while focusing on well-organized and effectively developed paragraphs and essays. In addition, learn about the research process –including paraphrasing, summary, and proper citation—in the context of writing longer papers.

Expand your vocabulary and ability to use new words and word forms
Improve your reading comprehension and speed and gain confidence in your ability to master difficult texts
Write essays for college applications
Academic Listening and Speaking
Develop the confidence and skills you need to be an active learner in American university classes. This class is designed to be eclectic, broad, interesting, provocative, and interactive. Learn to analyze, synthesize, and produce facts and information, while also improving your critical thinking skills.

Develop listening skills and improve your academic note-taking abilities
Enhance your ability to interact, discuss, argue, debate and give oral reports
Expand your vocabulary and review grammatical structures
Practice interview skills for university admissions
Academic Coaching
Learn about the American university system and admissions process while improving your academic skills. Academic coaching will help you understand how you study and learn best, how you exercise their personal brand of leadership, and how to be more proactive in your life.

Explore the different types of academic institutions
Learn about the college application process
Improve your study skills
Critical and Creative Thinking
Explore the nature and technique of critical thought—a process used to establish a reliable basis for our claims, beliefs, and attitudes about the world. Learn to use strategies, materials, and interventions in your own educational setting. This class also seeks to deepen your understanding of creativity by improving your creative problem-solving skills and enhancing your ability to promote these skills in others.

Learn what critical thinking is and how to apply the skills and strategies of critical thinking in a wide variety of settings
Develop critical thinking skills
Make connections between critical thinking and practices in life and education
Evening Elective Classes
Choose one evening elective class in an area that interests you. Evening electives meet two evenings per week. Elective class offerings vary, but offerings may include:

English Pronunciation
TOEFL Practice
SAT Practice
Art Appreciation
American Music
College Visits
During week four of the program, students will visit local colleges. There will be at least 4 college visits planned during this week. Some college visits in the past have included: Harvard, Brown, Quinnipiac and the University of Connecticut. College visits will be announced as soon as they are reserved.

All students in the program will be housed together with other pre-college students attending Yale Summer Session.

University Preparation for International High School Students

Jul 03 - Jul 28

4 weeks

Residential

4620 USD

Tuition - University Preparation for International High School Students $4,620
Application fee (nonrefundable) $75
Visa processing fee $100
Medical insurance fee for 4 weeks $78
Summer 2023 Residential Program Fees
Residential Program Fee includes your dorm room in a residential college, meals, and student activities (rates subject to change).
Room & Board - $3,156
ale Health Fee (required for all visiting students) - $120

Financial Aid

Yale Summer Session only offers financial assistance to Yale College students. Financial assistance is not available for visiting students at this time. Visiting students should contact the financial aid office at their home institutions to discuss their options for financial assistance.