Important note: Universities offer summer programs to give students a university experience AND to make money. They are not designed to aid in gaining admission to specific colleges. These programs are not connected to the admissions office for this reason. Do not take a summer program just to get into university.

Sometimes families pay a lot of money for a summer program that doesn’t actually exist (scam) - it happens. Practice due diligence. Double check with your FE Counsellor. 

RCHK or ESF are not responsible for the contents of any external events or sessions.

Students applying for a summer program that requires any support (transcript, reference, guiding you writing essays) give the FE Office two weeks notice before the external deadline. 

Some competitive programs may close applications in November of the previous year, seven months before the summer program beginning.

You must see your counsellor to discuss the application. There are specfiic instructions for the reference and transcript.

Your FE Counsellor will support you in how to write your application materials, if any. 

The CUHK Summer Institute (SI) is a 2-week summer programme that brings together secondary school students to explore various academic fields and gain insights into future studies at CUHK. The SI challenges students’ inquisitive minds and immerses them into the fascinating university teachings.

• Open to Year 12

• Deadline to apply: 08 May, 2026 (local students)

• Read more HERE

Logistics

• Open to Year 8-13

• Different timeblocks depending on program (many variations)

• Deadline to apply: 21 March (non-local students) and 31 May (local students) 

What you'll be doing

Covers a wide range of academic areas and create a favourable environment for personal and professional development. Secondary school students are invited to experience university life to better prepare themselves for advanced studies. Our programmes in STEM, Business and Economics, Arts & Social Sciences, Professionals, and Summer Camps engage students in experiential learning that's fun and stimulating.

• Read more HERE

Speak with your FE Counsellor for support and more info

FREE Online Academic and Cultural Experience (ACE) Program 

Over two days, students will take part in engaging sessions, connect with students from around the world, and explore Japanese culture online.

• Dates: August 1-2, 2026.

• Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026 

• Read more HERE.

Are you a secondary student wondering what skills you need to be successful in university? Participants will benefit from a series of experiences delivered and facilitated by University of Toronto Mississauga professors and instructors.

Students can choose from the following programmes:

• Explorations in Emerging Technologies (GenAI-VR-AR-360-3D-Robotics)

• Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

• Introduction to Health and Medical Science

Course Times: 9:00 – 14:00 (lunch break 12:00 – 13:00)
Dates: August 3 – 7, 2026
Location: DSC International School, 5 – 7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
Course Fee: $6500
Eligibility: DSC and NON-DSC students ages 15 – 18
Registration: Enrollment link and payment details HERE

Apply to take one college-level class (for college credit!) from USC faculty. Choose between over 20 courses in multiple disciplines like business, health, architecture, journalism and much more.

Join USC for an academically rigorous, socially packed four-week summer experience. 

Whether you’re interested in breaking down the molecular biology of today’s lunch or developing a character from a short story to put into a college portfolio, USC Summer Programs allow you to take intellectual risks, hone your skills, discover your passions and kick-start your college experience!