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The Summer School's Pre-College Programmes

Every year, Sciences Po welcomes secondary school students from around the world as part of the Summer School’s Pre-College Programmes. These programmes are an opportunity to discover Sciences Po and experience college life and academics at one of France’s leading universities.

The Pre-College Programmes challenge students’ perspectives and offer them the opportunity to participate in lively discussions with renowned professors and students from around the world. In addition, the programmes include a rich social and cultural programme in a multicultural social environment, typical of a Sciences Po education.

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Dates

On campus: July 4th – July 21st, 2026
Online: June 29th – July 9th, 2026

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On-campus Programme

The programme is designed to introduce students to the key disciplines and methodologies of a Sciences Po education.

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Online programme

This programme enables you to develop your negotiation skills while learning about contemporary international issues.

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Student testimonies

With participants coming from many different countries, the Pre-College Programme is truly an international experience. Students will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from classmates from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

« Whether you are sure that Sciences Po is the ideal institution for you or not, the Summer School is a unique opportunity for you to concretely make your own opinion, discover great individuals from all around the globe and explore very interesting university-level courses. I am sure that the Summer School will trigger in you many interests that you did not know about and that you will leave from the Pre-College Program even more passionate than you were before applying. »

Jean

France-Lebanon

« Looking back at these two weeks gives me an intense feeling of nostalgia. I gained friends, knowledge and many, many memories. I gained a whole experience that, frankly, can’t compare to anything that came before. »

Marc

Spain

« The best experience I had during the Summer School is the opportunity of exchanging opinions and ideas about almost anything with classmates and to get to know people living in other parts of the world. Gladly, the Sciences Po Summer School provides this kind of chance. Frankly, I really enjoyed it. »

Mingxi

China