CSW Global Summer Academy
EXPERIENCE AN EXTRAORDINARY WAY OF LEARNING
With its innovative progressive curriculum and excellent faculty, CSW’s Global Summer Academy immersion program offers students from around the globe unique opportunities to expand their knowledge, pursue their passions, and build lasting relationships.
You’ll spend two weeks taking classes with expert faculty, learning about American high school culture, hearing from admission professionals about the high school/college application process, making new friends, exploring Greater Boston,* and visiting colleagues and historical sites,* — all while living on campus, supported by American dorm parents.
Summer 2025 Program Details
SESSION 1: June 28 to July 11, 2025
SESSION 2: July 13 to July 25, 2025
SESSION 3: July 28 to August 8, 2025
SESSION 2: July 13 to July 25, 2025
SESSION 3: July 28 to August 8, 2025
Enrollment: 40 Students
Ages: Grade 8 to 12
Tuition: $4,000 (includes all courses, housing, meals, and trips. Does not include travel to/from Boston, a transportation fee to/from Logan Airport & a cleaning fee)
DAILY SCHEDULE 2025
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Gold/Blue: The Art and Science of Motion & 3D Modeling
Blue/Gold: Astronomy
|
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Break/Social Time |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Conversational English & Intro to Academic Writing and Reading |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Gold/Blue: The Art and Science of Motion & 3D Modeling
Blue/Gold: Astronomy |
| 2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Afternoon Activity |
| 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Free Time |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Residential Advisor Led Activities |
| 10 p.m. | In-Room Time |
Meet the Faculty
List of 5 members.
About Progressive Education
Our progressive pedagogy engages you in active and experiential learning, equipping you with the skills you need to become an informed, engaged, and effective participant in society.
Purposeful classroom experiences and assessments allow you to develop and practice independent thinking, critical analysis, imaginative problem solving, and constructive risk-taking.
“I already miss my patient teachers, the delightful food, and comfortable environment of CSW... I am grateful for all the love and care extended to us, making this one of the best times of my life. I will never forget everyone I met and everything I saw there.”
— Grace, Summer 2023 Participant
"I loved the food, classes, dorm... everything at CSW! And I really learned a lot. I hope we can meet again someday."
— Vivian, Summer 2023 Participant
— Grace, Summer 2023 Participant
"I loved the food, classes, dorm... everything at CSW! And I really learned a lot. I hope we can meet again someday."
— Vivian, Summer 2023 Participant
Students take three courses. Previous courses have included:
- "Astronomy"
- "The Art and Science of Motion and 3D Modeling"
- "Conversational English and Intro to Academic Writing and Reading"
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES OFFERED
- Boston Red Sox Baseball Game
- Boston Freedom Trail
- Harvard Square
- Six Flags
- Quincy Market
- Concord Historical Tours
Program Contact
CSW Summer Programs can assist with documentation for the issuance of a B2 tourist visa. Our program is not eligible for issuance of the F1 student visa.
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.