ZSEM International Summer School 2026
This program offers a unique opportunity to combine world-class education with cultural exploration and personal growth.
Harvard’s Pre-College Program is a two-week residential summer experience designed for academically motivated high school juniors and seniors. Students live on the historic Harvard campus, engage in college-level, non-credit courses, and explore a vibrant schedule of extracurricular and college readiness activities.
With small class sizes and instruction from Harvard faculty and affiliates, students dive deep into their chosen subject, gaining valuable academic skills while making lasting friendships with peers from across the globe. The program blends intellectual challenge, personal growth, and the excitement of campus life in a truly world-class environment.
Students choose one intensive, non-credit course from a wide selection across subjects such as writing, science, politics, and philosophy. Courses are rigorous, with 3-hour daily classes and 2–4 hours of homework which culminate in a detailed written evaluation and a Harvard transcript.