Summer camps and academic
programs abroad

Atlas helps students secure spots in the summer programs of the world's most prestigious universities and top international schools. Beyond a fun and meaningful summer, these experiences strengthen students' academic profiles and significantly improve their chances of admission to better universities.

✓ Programs in the US, UK, and worldwide ✓ Scholarship opportunities ✓ Personal application support
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A few of our partner and recommended programs

These are just some of the options — we work with many more. In a free consultation, we'll discuss which programs best match your student's profile, goals, and family budget.

Harvard Pre-College Program

Harvard Pre-College Program

Ivy League / Cambridge, MA, USA / Ages 16–18

Two or four weeks at Harvard — university-level courses taught by Harvard faculty.

Yale Young Global Scholars

Yale Young Global Scholars

Ivy League / New Haven, CT, USA / High school students

A two-week program at Yale drawing students from 150+ countries. Three tracks: science & technology, law & economics, global challenges. Especially generous scholarships.

Immerse Education

Immerse Education

Global / Cambridge, Oxford, London, and 10+ cities / Ages 13–18

University-level academic and research programs across 40+ disciplines. Camps for career exploration and public-speaking development (in partnership with TED), plus online courses earning additional UCAS (UK) and college-credit (US) points.

St Clare's Summer Courses

St Clare's Summer Courses

UK / Oxford and Surrey / Ages 15–17

Academic and English-language programs in Oxford and the Surrey countryside. Students from 45+ countries, small classes, and the chance to test yourself in the environment and community of one of the world's leading boarding schools.

Amadeus International Summer Camp

Amadeus International Summer Camp

International / Vienna, Austria / Ages 12–18

English- or German-language immersion combined with music, arts, and outdoor adventures in Vienna — the world's most livable city. 50+ nationalities.

Oswestry School Summer Programmes

Oswestry School Summer Programmes

UK / England, 600-year-old campus / Ages 8–18

An authentic British boarding-school experience on a 20-hectare campus. English-language focus, 22 activities per week, 3 excursions, 18+ nationalities.

Summer – the time to gain an edge

The world's strongest universities pay attention not only to what a student achieves during the school year, but also to how they spend their summers. A summer program at Harvard, Yale, Oxford, or Vienna is more than a great experience — it's a clear signal to the admissions committee: this student takes their academic growth seriously and can thrive in an international environment.

A well-chosen summer program also helps discover or confirm a study direction, build a network of international friends and mentors, sharpen English-language skills, and accumulate stories and examples that later flow naturally into personal statements.

But programs vary widely, and choosing the one that truly fits the student matters. Some — for example, Yale Young Global Scholars and Harvard Summer Program — have highly competitive selection processes and require carefully prepared applications. Atlas helps with both: choosing the right program, and getting the student in.

How Atlas helps

Program selection

We discuss the student's interests, academic goals, budget, and language level. Together, we choose the program that will most strengthen the student's profile and admissions chances.

Application preparation

The most selective programs (Harvard Pre-College, Yale YGS) require carefully prepared applications: a personal statement, a teacher recommendation, sometimes essays. Atlas mentors, who have been through these processes themselves, help students stand out from thousands of candidates.

Scholarship search

Many prestigious programs offer scholarships to international students, but reaching them requires acting in time and submitting the right documents. Atlas helps identify the opportunities and prepare funding applications.

Logistical support

Atlas advises and helps with visa questions, and stays on as an extra point of contact once the student arrives at camp, in case any issues or further questions arise.

Frequently asked questions

Ideally 6–9 months before the program begins. The most selective programs (Harvard Pre-College, Yale YGS) accept applications until January or February, so preparation often starts in autumn. Most other camps accept applications until late June.
Program prices vary widely — from ~€2,000 to €15,000+ depending on the program, duration, and location. Some — particularly the most selective — programs offer scholarships based on family need and other factors, covering all costs except flights.
We'll discuss this in a free consultation. The right program depends on the student's age, academic interests and achievements, future field of study, language level, family budget, and other factors.
Yes. The Atlas team advises and assists throughout the process — though arranging flights and insurance remains the family's responsibility.
Yes. A summer program is often part of a broader admissions plan — Atlas helps tie everything together into a single coherent strategy.

Start with a free consultation

A 30-minute conversation with an Atlas mentor — to understand your child's goals and find the right summer program together.

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