For students currently in grades 9–12
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Travel programs with the Smithsonian Institution for grades 8–12

Challenge yourself academically at the world's most prestigious universities

Non-profit organization offering student travel scholarships

High school youth summit focused on public health, climate change, and equity

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Campus-based climate change program for grades 9–12

Oxford • Paris • Yale

Oxford Academia

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Oxford Academia invites intellectually driven high school students to challenge themselves at some of the world’s most prestigious universities—Oxford University, The American University of Paris, and Yale University. These unrivaled programs are designed in collaboration with Professor James Basker, a Barnard College/Columbia University professor and Rhodes Scholar. Professor Basker brings to Oxford Academia his 35+ years of experience introducing high school students to the wonders of learning at Oxford, as well as his relationships with outstanding faculty, including Rhodes, Marshall, Gates, and British Academy scholars, and inspiring individuals with teaching posts at Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, and other top institutions.

Students choose an academic major and minor, pursue subjects in the company of motivated peers, and engage with course material under the guidance of distinguished faculty, developing crucial skills to help them excel in future studies, and fostering lifelong friendships along the way.

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Oxford Academia

Immerse yourself in the traditions and legacy of Oxford, one of the world’s oldest and most esteemed institutions. Follow in the footsteps of history’s greatest minds, find inspiration in the hallowed halls and modern life, and chart your own future course.

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Paris Academia

Based at the American University of Paris in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, experience one of the world’s most intellectually stimulating cities through the lens of your chosen seminar, taking advantage of the wealth of resources and inspiration woven into this cultural hub.

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Oxford Academia at Yale

Experience the academic excellence and storied Ivy League history of Yale, an iconic training ground for world leaders, and get inspired to create your own chapter in the remarkable story of this prestigious institution.

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Eligible for 8th grade*
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered

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