Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies At A Glance
We help future generations of students grow as scholars and people by leveraging Stanford University’s world-class resources. Explore programs that cover advanced subjects rarely taught in high school and offer students a chance to challenge themselves by diving deep into cutting-edge topics
Academic Enrichment Programs
Our summer and academic year programs offer students the chance to engage in topics they are passionate about, forming an intellectual community with peers, instructors, and staff.
Mission-Driven Programming
We are committed to inspiring pre-collegiate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
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We host students from across the U.S. and around the world in five summer programs and three academic year programs. Whether you're in elementary school or high school, interested in bioscience or philosophy, we have a program for you.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) inspires students from around the world to explore academically rigorous learning opportunities through online and residential enrichment programs. Committed to Stanford University’s ideals of academic excellence, SPCS fosters inclusive and accessible communities that enhance learning for the next generation of global citizens.
Facts and Figures
3,000+
Students Served Per Year
1–12
Grade Levels
50+
Countries Represented in Our Student Body
