There are numerous kind of summer programs, depending on the courses offered, the host organizations. Usually, the popular or competitive ones, you need to apply by March that year, or even as early as January. On this page, we will introduce the summer programs provided by the so called the TEN Schools.
Refer to our blog, Why join summer programs?, for the intro and benefits of summer programs.

What is "the TEN Schools"?

​The term "The Ten Schools Admissions Organization" commonly refers to a group of highly prestigious and selective independent boarding schools in the United States. These schools are often sought after for their rigorous academic programs, distinguished faculty, and comprehensive extracurricular offerings. The schools are renowned for their academic excellence, extensive resources, and commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The Ten Schools typically include:

• Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, Connecticut)
• Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Massachusetts)
• The Hill School (Pottstown, Pennsylvania)
• The Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, Connecticut)
• The Lawrenceville School (Lawrence Township, New Jersey)
• The Loomis Chaffee School (Windsor, Connecticut)
• Phillips Academy Andover (Andover, Massachusetts)
• Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, New Hampshire)
• St. Paul's School (Concord, New Hampshire)
• The Taft School (Watertown, Connecticut)

2024 Summer Program of The TEN Schools

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Summer Programs Application Counseling

• The tuition fee covers the teaching, food and housing for boarding. There might be extra fees like optional activities, textbook, international insurance and so on.
• The admission is on first-come, first served basis, so it's highly recommended to apply as early as possible, not to wait till the official deadline.
• All the above information is collected from the schools' website, so in case there's any changes or difference, the information on the official websites should prevail.