Secondary School students - Summer programmes
CTYI Summer Programme
The CTYI Summer Programme is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years, who have been identified as having high academic ability (95th percentile in mathematical and/or verbal reasoning).
The programme offers enrichment courses, which take the form of three week academic programmes.
Students choose from a wide range of courses, usually only seen at university level learning. The programme offers these students classes that run at a much faster pace, with high level course material.
This programme takes place in two separate three week sessions in June and July each year. We offer both residential and commuter places.
As well as having a strong academic structure, the CTYI summer programme for secondary school students has an extensive social programme.
Outside of classes, students participate in sporting activities, day trips, discos, table quizzes, and much more.
We employ a team of residential staff who coordinate the social activities and ensure that the students settle in, have a balanced timetable and an altogether enjoyable time.
CTYI Summer Programme eligibility
Regardless of previous qualification for our Primary School programmes, students must take part in the Talent Search or provide an Educational Psychologist’s report to take part in the CTYI programme for secondary school students.
Pending the results of either method, students may be found eligible for Science or Humanities programmes, or both.
You can find more information on eligibility for the CTYI summer programme here
Overseas Students
Students from outside of Ireland wishing to take part in CTYI programmes, and who have already qualified for gifted programmes in other countries, should send a copy of their results (SAT, PSAT, SCAT, or ACT only) to linda.murphy@dcu.ie.
Please note we don’t have any residential places available for overseas students. We do offer commuter places, but a parent or guardian must accompany the student and find their own accommodation.For more information on the CTYI Programme for 12-16 year olds, please contact Linda Murphy at +353 1 7008103 or linda.murphy@dcu.ie.
Centre for Academic Talent (CAT) Programme Centre for Academic Talent
Based on the CTYI Summer Programme model, CAT is available to bright and motivated 12-16 year olds.
The CAT programme runs over two weeks, but is similar in structure to the CTYI programmes.
Typically these are students who have scored between the 85th and 95th percentile (in mathematical and/or verbal reasoning) on the CTYI Talent Search assessment.
DCU Summer Scholars Programme
DCU Summer Scholars is a non-residential programme, available to any student aged between 12 and 17 years (1st - 5th year).
This programme suits students who would like to take university-style courses in a fun and motivating way.
Like the CAT programme, DCU Summer Scholars is based on the CTYI summer programme model.