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Online programme
Building on the success of previous Negotiations Bootcamps, the Summer School is once again offering high school students the opportunity to participate in an online course, allowing them to develop their negotiation skills, and to delve into the practical implications of negotiations in one of two key contemporary international issues of their choice.
In 2025, the Summer School is offering two online negotiation bootcamps, tackling issues surrounding climate change and artificial intelligence.
During these two-week negotiations bootcamps, students learn about international relations theories through role-playing exercises that include interactive rounds of negotiation. They gain hands-on experience of diplomatic practices, and tackle some of today’s most pressing issues with other keen students from across continents, and even time zones!
The online simulation courses are ideal for students who are passionate about pressing international issues, while also curious to learn more about international relations and diplomacy.
Dates
World Climate Negotiations Bootcamp: July, 2025 (Dates TBC)
Risks and Regulations of Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies Bootcamp: June 16th – June 26th, 2025
Students can choose to participate in one of the two bootcamps.
Academic programme
The academic programme includes 22 contact hours in total, spread over two weeks.
The bootcamps allow students to gain an understanding of global issues, diplomacy and multilateralism through both a theoretical and practical approach. Students can experience academics at Sciences Po through classes that are led by Sciences Po professors and that are taught entirely in English.
During several rounds of negotiations, students have the opportunity to defend a position as they represent a delegation that is involved in international summits.
They then analyse the negotiation rounds through the lens of international relations theories. Theoretical insights shared by their professors and collective discussions among students enable them to put their practical experience into perspective.
Students in the World Climate Negotiations Bootcamp will focus on fundamental environmental challenges such as greenhouse gas emissions, forestry and land use, and climate finance.
Students in the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp will delve into the topical discussions surrounding AI’s use and issues regarding ethics, governance limitations and international regulation.
Classes are held in a live, synchronous format to allow for maximum interaction among students and their professors. A certificate of participation will be awarded to students who complete an online session and fulfil the Pre-College Programme Academic Rules and Regulations - Online Session (PDF, 153 KB).
The programme schedule is designed to accommodate various time zones so that students can participate from around the world.
The provisional schedules will be made available shortly.
Eligibility
The Pre-College online programme is open to students currently enrolled in secondary school, and who will still be enrolled in secondary school in Fall 2025. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Applying to the Pre-College Programme requires the successful completion of a selective application process; candidates must submit an online application, which will be reviewed by an admissions jury.
Deadlines
- To submit an application: May 14th, 2025
- To register: May 28th, 2025
Learn more about the application process.
Fees
- Programme fees: 2000 €
- Application fees: 50 €
Payment of the application fee is strictly non-refundable and can only be paid by credit card on the application platform.
Download the 2024 Pre-College Programmes Refund and Withdrawal Policy (PDF, 160 KB).
