Summer school rankings
Compare 12 verified online summer schools. The average estimated cost is ₹1,84,364, with selectivity ranging from Open to Highly Competitive.
LaunchX - Online
Students who want a serious entrepreneurship build cycle with global peers and Demo Day pressure.
Portfolio outputVenture concept, pitch materials, and Demo Day presentation
Inspirit AI - Online
Students who want an accessible AI project sprint without needing prior programming.
Portfolio outputAI project and final presentation
Pioneer Academics - Online
Students seeking a serious online research process with professor mentorship.
Portfolio outputResearch paper and possible college credit
Rhode Island School of Design - RISD / Providence, Rhode Island or online
Students seriously exploring art, design, and studio critique.
Portfolio outputStudio project portfolio and critique experience
University of Iowa - University of Iowa or online
Students who want serious creative writing workshop structure and voice development.
Portfolio outputRevised writing portfolio and workshop feedback
Brown University Pre-College Programs - Brown University or online
Students interested in civic engagement, social change, and community issues.
Portfolio outputStudent Action Plan
Great Books Summer Program - Multiple campuses / day / residential / online
Students who love reading, discussion, philosophy, and big questions.
Portfolio outputReading/discussion growth and reflection material
Northwestern National High School Institute - Online in 2026
Students who want serious debate, reasoning, and speaking under pressure.
Portfolio outputDebate training, argumentation practice, and possible debate materials
NYU Tisch School of the Arts - NYU Tisch / New York or online
Students serious about film, storytelling, Tisch-style creative work, and college-credit options.
Portfolio outputShort film/music video work and creative portfolio evidence
Plaksha University - Plaksha University / Mohali, Punjab
Students who like building, technology, math, biology, economics, or engineering problems and want a serious residential maker-style environment in India.
Portfolio outputProject work, certificate, and clearer STEM/technology direction
Tale of Humankind Foundation with IIT Delhi Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives - Online plus IIT Delhi / New Delhi immersion for selected students
Science-stream Grade 10-12 students who want to move from problem identification to real-world solution testing with IIT Delhi faculty and mentors.
Portfolio outputImplemented solution evidence, progress tracking, December showcase possibility, and joint certificate
IIT Madras CODE - Online through partner schools
Students in Classes X-XII whose schools partner with IIT Madras and who want structured online exposure to career-oriented fields.
Portfolio outputIIT Madras CODE e-certificate after successful assignments and final exam
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