TED Summer School - Unlock ideas that change everything
Program Overview
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
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- 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
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- Women's Studies
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- Experiential Learning
Updated Jan 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- London, England
- Singapore
- New York, United States
Fields & Subjects
- 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
- TESOL
- TV & Media Production
- Technology
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Other
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
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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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