The International Programs include courses in mathematics, science, humanities, expository writing, creative writing, and international relations. Please visit the 2008 International Course Listings to find out detailed course descriptions and prerequisites.

After the conclusion of the program, students are sent a written evaluation and a certificate of completion. No course grades or credits are given.

EPGY Summer Institutes instructors are Stanford instructors selected for their expertise in the course subject areas and their ability and experience in teaching students in the Summer Institutes grade range. Please see the Instructor page for more information.

The Stanford University Undergraduate Admissions office is familiar with the Summer Institutes programs and the academic rigor required of students participating in EPGY courses. However, admission to EPGY does not guarantee admission to Stanford University.

To submit a question, please visit the Contact page

Contact information will be included in the Information Packet provided to students admitted to the program.

See the Summer Institutes Admission page for details on admissions. All application materials need to be received by EPGY by the specified review date in order to be included in that round of review. Please note that students interested in applying to both the High School Program at Stanford and the International Programs only need to submit one application packet. Students can indicate preferences to High School Program courses as well as International Program courses on their application packet.

The International Programs are open to students between 14 and 17 years of age who are in grades 9 through 11 at the time of application. Students in grades 6 or 7 may attend the Middle School Program. Students in grade 8 may attend the High School Program on the Stanford Campus. The EPGY Summer Institutes have a competitive application process involving the evaluation of grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, samples of student work, and reasons for wanting to attend the Summer Institutes as expressed on the application form. The EPGY Summer Institutes involve intensive study in a single subject. Participants in the program attend only one course, and applications are reviewed for the particular courses, sessions and locations to which the student is applying (in order of preference indicated on the application). The admissions committee is looking for applicants that show not only academic talent, but also a passion for learning in the subject areas to which they are applying. For more information, see the International Programs Admission page.

Grade level refers to the current grade that a student is in at the time of application.

The age and grade restrictions help create a social environment that fosters interaction among peers and the formation of friendships that can extend beyond the duration of the program. Also, these restrictions take into account considerations for students in the same courses living together in the same residence. Because the social and academic components are tightly integrated, students will have greater academic benefit by learning alongside others who are close in age and grade. Students who are outside of the age range by no more than three months may apply, but this will result in lower priority in the evaluation process. No exceptions will be made to the grade restrictions.

Prior success in EPGY distance-learning courses or the Summer Institutes is a good way for students to demonstrate their interest and ability in the EPGY Summer Institute subject areas; however, past performance in EPGY does not guarantee admission in the Summer Institutes.

No. Students may only attend one session per summer.

There is no test score "cut-off" or percentile requirement. EPGY seeks students who demonstrate overall academic excellence. All application materials (such as work samples, written responses, test scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) are considered together.

Please submit a work sample that best reflects your abilities as a student. This can include, but is not limited to, a homework assignment, a school project, a presentation, or a piece of work of which you are particularly proud. Note that any submitted work becomes property of the EPGY Summer Institutes and will not be returned to you.

The teacher recommendation forms should be faxed or mailed separately by the teacher. The rest of the application materials should be mailed to EPGY together; however, school transcripts may be sent directly from schools.

Yes. You must send in an application each year you apply.

Please visit the Tuition page in the Admissions section for information on fees.

Yes, there is limited financial aid available for the EPGY Summer Institutes. Please visit the Tuition page in the Admissions section for information on financial aid

No, EPGY does not offer an installment plan.

Students who are admitted to the program will receive detailed information on what they need to bring. Bed linens and towels are provided, as well as all course materials and items needed for EPGY activities.

Please visit the Schedule page for information on the daily routines and the range of activities that students participate in while at the EPGY Summer Institutes.

Students will be supervised by the EPGY Summer Institutes residential counselors and instructional staff. Please see the Residential Staff and Instructors pages in the Student Life section of this web site.

Please visit the Housing page in the Student Life section for information on the housing provided for the EPGY Summer Institutes International Programs.

Please visit the Dining page in the Student Life section for information on the dining services at the EPGY Summer Institutes International Programs.

Yes, upon acceptance into the program, students will be asked to provide health information and information regarding any other specific needs. EPGY will work with students to plan necessary accommodations.

The Summer Institutes staff strives to maintain a safe environment for all participants. Residential staff are trained to handle the full range of medical and health needs of the students in the program. Each International Program location has healthcare facilities on campus, or nearby, in case a student needs medical attention. Parents will be informed in the event a student is taken to a hospital or clinic.

Students who are admitted to the EPGY Summer Institutes will be given detailed information regarding airport arrival. This will include specific instructions on where to go from the time their plane touches the ground until they are greeted by EPGY staff and escorted to shuttles that will take them to their site location. A contact number will be provided for notifying EPGY of late arrivals, and for students who need assistance locating EPGY staff at the airport. EPGY provides airport shuttles to take students to the airport on the day of departure. Transportation to and from the airport is included in the Summer Institutes fee.

The following airports will be used for International Programs:

Beijing – Beijing Capital International Airport

Istanbul – Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Singapore – Changi Airport

EPGY cannot accommodate students that arrive to the Summer Institutes prior to the beginning of the program or depart after the program has concluded.

Participants in the EPGY Summer Institutes are expected to abide by EPGY’s Code of Conduct which states:

• EPGY students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of good citizenship, honesty, and integrity in their academic work and in their personal conduct.
• EPGY students are expected to show courtesy and respect for their fellow students, for Stanford University personnel, and for University visitors.
• EPGY students shall not take part in or facilitate discrimination of any kind, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, handicap, or intelligence.
• EPGY students are expected to show respect for and take reasonable care of University property, including their residences, dining halls, classrooms, and other Stanford facilities, equipment and furnishings (for instance, course materials, computers, sports equipment, street signs, and other structures in outdoor areas).
• EPGY students are expected to respect the belongings of their fellow students. They shall not borrow, use, or disturb items belonging to other students or EPGY staff without clear prior permission. EPGY students also are expected to respect the belongings of the participants of other programs at Stanford, and other Stanford visitors.
• EPGY students shall not use, possess, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, with the exception of prescription and over-the-counter medications which shall only be used under the supervision of the EPGY nurse or designated health assistant and shall not be in the possession of individual students.
• EPGY students are expected to be well-behaved and follow the instructions of the residential staff, instructional staff, and other University personnel. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated.
• EPGY students shall not commit acts of violence on persons or property, nor shall they threaten to commit any act of violence.
• EPGY students shall not engage in any form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes sexual conduct, or conduct with sexual overtones, which has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance or which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning, residential, or working environment.
• EPGY students shall uphold high standards of academic integrity through honesty, trust, fairness and responsibility. Students are expected to demonstrate a spirit of cooperation and exploration within the academic guidelines provided by their instructors, and to meet the intellectual challenges of the program through honest effort and hard work.
• EPGY students are expected to know and to follow all rules listed in this Code of Conduct, those listed in the EPGY Summer Institutes Rules for Participants, as well as the rules presented by the residential and instructional staff during the program.