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The Stanford Pre-Collegiate International Institutes invite schools and organizations from around the world to bring academically talented high school students to Stanford University for a two-week introduction to American college life.
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Be immersed in the heart of Stanford, Silicon Valley, and Bay Area.
Student Life
Make friends from around the world through activities and a Cultural Exchange.
Our Program
Students participate in intensive academics that expose them to university-level content through courses and workshops that draw on a range of subjects taught in the Stanford schools of Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Business.
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Hong Kong Student, 2015
“The counselors were very friendly, patient and caring throughout the tour and we enjoyed it a lot.”
American College Experience
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Students live in residence on Stanford’s campus with peers from other participating organizations for a culturally enriching experience, and will gain knowledge about the U.S. college admissions process.