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TED Summer School - Unlock ideas that change everything
A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Through a blend of theory and practice, small-group collaboration, and personal coaching, participants learn to shape powerful ideas and deliver them with clarity, confidence, and presence. The experience culminates in each student presenting their own TED-style talk to a live audience, captured on video. Why choose TED Summer School? Great communicators don’t just inform, they inspire action. TED Summer School offers ambitious students a rigorous, high-support environment to master the skills that make ideas resonate: clear structure, compelling narrative, evidence, voice, presence, and visual design. Beyond the talk, participants leave with a toolkit they can use across essays, interviews, leadership roles, and academic or professional pursuits. Locations: London, New York, Singapore
A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Through a blend of theory and practice, small-group collaboration, and personal coaching, participants learn to shape powerful ideas and deliver them with clarity, confidence, and presence. The experience culminates in each student presenting their own TED-style talk to a live audience, captured on video. Why choose TED Summer School? Great communicators don’t just inform, they inspire action. TED Summer School offers ambitious students a rigorous, high-support environment to master the skills that make ideas resonate: clear structure, compelling narrative, evidence, voice, presence, and visual design. Beyond the talk, participants leave with a toolkit they can use across essays, interviews, leadership roles, and academic or professional pursuits. Locations: London, New York, Singapore
Program Highlights
Leave with a professionally recorded TED-style talk, to share with universities, scholarships, or internship applications.
A student-focused curriculum rooted in TED’s exclusive approach helps students develop communication, public speaking, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills.
Personalised feedback built around your own stories and curiosities, ensuring every student finds a voice that feels authentic.
Experienced professionals and educators who help you explore your idea and refine your presence.
Current students and recent graduates from leading global universities who help you progress with your ideas.
Quick Details
- London, England
- Singapore
- New York, United States
- Summer
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- TESOL
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- TV & Media Production
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Experiential Learning
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- London, England
- Singapore
- New York, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- TESOL
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- TV & Media Production
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Laundry
- Academic Advising
- Course Materials
- Textbooks / Reading Materials
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the programmes?
Each residential summer school runs for 2 weeks (13 nights), with sessions in June, July, and August 2026.
What subjects are covered?
Unlike traditional subject-based courses, TED Summer School focuses on idea development, storytelling, public speaking, and leadership skills. The programme focuses on:
Developing and shaping original ideas
Building confidence in communication
Mastering delivery across formats (speeches, panels, digital presentations)
Understanding the role of communication in leadership and future life
Are non-residential options available?
Yes. Students can choose to enrol as non-residential participants. This means accommodation is not provided, but all other aspects of the programme remain the same.
Do I need prior speaking experience?
No experience is required, just curiosity and enthusiasm. We believe everyone has an idea worth spreading, and we welcome students who are passionate about developing their speaking skills. Our model is tailored to each student’s starting point.
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