ZSEM International Summer School 2026
This program offers a unique opportunity to combine world-class education with cultural exploration and personal growth.
The Engineering and Science Program by Summer Springboard provides high school students with an immersive pre-college experience to explore dynamic fields in engineering, science, and technology. Students can choose from a diverse range of courses, including 3D CAD Design, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Robotics, Marine Biology, and more, engaging in hands-on projects that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. Each course covers essential topics such as data analysis, sustainability, and cutting-edge innovations like quantum computing and AI, while offering students the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and tour relevant facilities.
Hosted on prestigious university campuses across the U.S., as well as in Oxford and Singapore, Summer Springboard provides an authentic college environment complete with on-campus accommodation, field trips, and guest speakers. In addition to their intensive coursework, students benefit from college prep activities, recreational outings, and networking with like-minded peers, creating a well-rounded experience that inspires academic and professional pursuits in engineering and science. This program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration needed to succeed in these exciting and evolving fields.
Summer Springboard’s programmes are, quite literally, a springboard for college life and beyond. Its courses are focused on preparing students for top US colleges – such as Harvard University and Stanford University – both academically and personally: there are over 60 different courses split into six academic ‘tracks’ available to choose from, all of which are taught by industry experts. You’ll be able to learn law from someone who has argued before the Supreme Court or write creatively under the guidance of a published author. Summer Springboard are passionate about delivering dynamic, hands-on learning both in and outside of the classroom. There are plenty of subject matter-specific field trips and skills workshops, as well as fascinating guest speaker events (past speakers have been from Google, Bloomberg and the United Nations), and there are guided campus tours at other leading American universities.