TED Launches Summer School for Teens in 3 Cities

Imagine spending your summer vacation learning to shape ideas that could change the world.

TED, the nonprofit famous for inspiring talks watched by millions, just announced TED Summer School. The new two-week program welcomes students aged 15-18 to discover and develop their best ideas alongside expert tutors.

The program launches this summer in partnership with Immerse Education. Students can choose between joining remotely from anywhere or attending in person in New York, London, or Singapore.

TED's mission has always been spreading ideas worth sharing. Now they're giving teenagers the same platform and tools that have launched movements, sparked innovation, and connected thinkers worldwide.

The Ripple Effect

This program could transform how young people see their own potential. TED talks have inspired everything from environmental breakthroughs to social movements, and those ideas had to start somewhere.

By teaching teens to identify, refine, and communicate their thoughts effectively, TED Summer School plants seeds for tomorrow's changemakers. The students learning these skills today might be solving climate challenges, advancing medical research, or bridging cultural divides in the years ahead.

The flexible format removes traditional barriers. Students who can't travel internationally can still participate remotely, opening doors for talented young thinkers regardless of location or circumstances.

Expert tutors will guide participants through the creative process that makes TED talks so powerful: finding what matters, shaping it into something clear and compelling, then sharing it with confidence.

For teenagers navigating a complex world, learning that their ideas have value and deserve to be heard could be life-changing.

Applications are open now at ted.com/summerschool for both remote and in-person sessions across three global cities.