AIRES Junior · Summer 2027
Summer at Yale
New Haven, Connecticut
| Format | Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | July 11–23, 2027 (2 wks) | $6,250 |
| Commuter | July 11–23, 2027 (2 wks) | $4,250 |
Residential
$6,250
July 11–23, 2027 (2 wks)
Commuter
$4,250
July 11–23, 2027 (2 wks)
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Application deadline
Priority deadline: April 30, 2027.
Applications received after April 30 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to availability.
- Deposit & refund policy
- $750 non-refundable deposit. Refund request cutoff: May 31, 2027; documented exceptions considered case by case. Late-admission tuition paid after May 31, 2027 is non-refundable.
Tuition: what’s includedWhat your fee covers—and what to budget separately.
The inclusions below cover residential tuition. Commuter places do not include overnight accommodation. Contact admissions for commuter-specific inclusions and arrival arrangements.
Included
- Residential accommodation.
- Yale campus dining.
- Academic instruction.
- Mentorship.
- Program activities.
Not included
- Travel expenses to and from the program.
- Insurance.
- Visa-related expenses.
- Personal costs and expenses not explicitly included.
EligibilityGrade requirements and campus-specific admission criteria.
Open to students from around the world currently in Grades 6–8 or the international equivalent.
No prior coding experience is required. Mentors adjust the depth and technical challenge of each project to students’ coding and robotics experience. They guide you toward a role that builds on your skills and strengths as you work with your team.
Students attending the Yale program must be at least 13 years old on the first day of their session.
Residential arrangementsRoom assignments, facilities, and everyday essentials.
Students stay in single- or double-occupancy rooms. Housing assignments are made by gender identity, with roommates assigned randomly.
The residential college for summer 2027 will be announced in spring 2027.
Rooms & amenities
- Each student room includes a twin XL bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe or closet.
- Shared communal bathrooms.
- Shared spaces for studying and collaboration, including butteries, courtyards, and libraries.
- Laundry rooms with paid, app-enabled machines.
- Linens will be provided.
Travel & arrivalAirport transfers and arrival planning.
AIRES provides airport pickup and drop-off from JFK and Newark airports. Travel windows and meeting instructions will be shared before arrival. Early arrival and late checkout may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
Students are responsible for their own airfare and other travel expenses to and from the program.
Deposit & refund policyDeposit terms, refund deadlines, and documented exceptions.
The $750 deposit is non-refundable.
Tuition refund requests will not be accepted after May 31, 2027, except in documented extreme circumstances, such as visa denial or a family emergency. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation may include evidence of good-faith efforts to obtain a visa or, for a medical emergency, an official doctor’s note.
Tuition payments made after May 31, 2027 for late admissions are non-refundable.
