International Relations for High Schoolers at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Apply NowFancy shaping your global perspective in DC? Join Georgetown’s two-week, in-person International Relations summer school to explore diplomacy, analyse real crises, build analytical and communication skills, and connect with academics—boosting your uni and career-ready profile.
This is a two-week, in-person summer course in International Relations hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. , designed for motivated high-school students (ages 14-18).
The program covers core theories of global politics and diplomacy, uses case studies of contemporary crises, and offers interactive seminars and multimedia sessions to build students' analytical and communication skills. Students participate in classroom discussions, in-depth case study analysis (including topics like the Ukraine crisis and Middle East conflicts), and field trips linked to course themes.
The program offers both residential (boarding) and day options, with supervised campus life, activities, and structured schedules that blend academics and extracurriculars. Upon completion students receive a Course Completion Certificate, a Letter of Recognition from the Summer Institute, and an official Georgetown transcript.
International students receive visa support and other pre-arrival assistance as described by the provider.
Course Completion Certificate; Letter of Recognition from Summer Institute; Official Georgetown Transcript
June – Boarding
June – Day
July – Boarding
July – Day
Location
- Aged 14-18 (as stated on the course page)
- Complete the Summer Institute application to be considered for admission
- International students not in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program require a B-2 Visitor Visa; students in the Visa Waiver Program must apply for an ESTA
£3,196
Day option: £3,196. Boarding (residential) option: £5,650. Tuition includes academic tuition, housing for residential programs, meals (three per day on weekdays; two per day on weekends), activities and excursions, and transportation for included activities. A mandatory international registration fee applies to international students (amounts below).
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