CTY Ireland Summer Programme for high ability 12-16 year olds

CTYI runs enrichment courses for second level students with high academic ability. Students attending secondary school up to the age of 16 years, who demonstrate high ability through assessment, can participate in a wide variety of courses such as Biomedical Diagnostics, Criminology, Social Psychology, Speech Therapy, Veterinary Science, Human Rights Law & Novel Writing.

Students wishing to participate in a CTY Ireland summer programme must first demonstrate their ability through assessment. Please click here for more details on entry criteria and testing.

CTYI has two three-week sessions for second level students who qualify for CTYI. Like all CTYI courses, they are fast-paced and allow students to access high level material. The courses are taught at an equivalent level to first year at university.

This summer we will be offering an extensive range of subjects to students on our 2012 Summer Programme.  Course descriptions for the 2012 Older Student Programme.

CTYI in association with MOP Matheson Ormsby Prentice, Ireland’s largest law firm, will offer financial aid to prospective summer programme students. This assistance is primarily available to students coming from poor financial circumstances. Preference will be given to students from designated disadvantaged schools.

Students can avail of free fees to participate in the CTYI Talent Search. Preference will be given to students from designated disadvantaged schools. For further details on this scheme, please contact CTY Ireland at 01 700 5634 or ctyi@dcu.ie.

Talent Search

If you have already taken part in the CTYI Talent Search you can check your eligibility for courses here (PDF).

Queries relating to the CTYI programmes for second level students should be directed to Linda Murphy (+353 1 700 8103 or linda.murphy@dcu.ie)