Tuition
Residential Tuition: $5,398 (All-inclusive)
Includes orientation, full academic program and excursions, guest speakers, college tours, college readiness workshops, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening activities, and weekend excursions.
Commuter Tuition: $2,998 (Weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Includes orientation, full academic program and excursions, college tours, college readiness workshops, weekday lunch and Fun Friday activity. Weekend excursions are optional for an additional fee. Check-in is Day 1 at 5 pm (includes dinner) and Check Out is Day 13 by 10 am.
Application fee: $99 (mandatory, non-refundable)
Group airport transfers: $95 each way. (Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window are $100 each way)
Unaccompanied minor transportation: $145 total each way (ONLY as required by the airline or parent; please check airline requirements)
Session 1: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Session 2: July 19 - July 31, 2026
Program Dates
Criteria for Admission
Must have completed 8th grade of middle school by the program start date at minimum (starting high school in the fall)
3.0 Grade Point Average (or local equivalent) for all programs
International students must demonstrate proficiency in English via a telephone interview, or they may provide one of the following minimum test scores:
TOEFL: 490 on paper test or 60 on iBT test
Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C
SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing
Application, Screening & Disclosures
At SSB, we are committed to fostering access and inclusion while maintaining a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for all participants. We partner with families through open, collaborative communication to remove barriers wherever possible, to ensure that each student can engage, meaningfully, within our global programs.
Applications are reviewed holistically with the Essential Eligibility Criteria in mind. We may request additional information or input from medical professionals to better understand if and how we can provide appropriate support to facilitate safe accommodations and participation. To support this process, completion of our Plans of Action by the participant and their treatment team may be required.
We invite early and transparent dialogue about health, well-being, or support needs so we can explore reasonable accommodations and set shared expectations for success.
Following an individualized review and interactive process, if it is determined that a student’s needs cannot be safely or reasonably accommodated without fundamentally altering the program or compromising safety, SSB will communicate that participation cannot proceed, with transparency and respect.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
View the full essential eligibility criteria, here.
Admission Criteria
Deadlines
We accept applications on a rolling basis until courses fill. Apply early to ensure your spot.
Early Decision Discount: December 30th, 2025 | $300 Discount expires
Alumni Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2026 | $500 Alumni Scholarship expires
1st Wave Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 | Application fee increases to $149, some programs will be closed and waitlisted
2nd Wave Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 | Application fee increases to $199, some programs will be closed and waitlisted
Final General Admission Deadline: May 16, 2026 | Programs will be closed for enrollment
Payment Schedule
If tuition was rolled over from summer 2025, payment is due:
March 10, 2026: 33% of balance due
April 10, 2026: 33% of balance due
May 10, 2026: remaining balance due
If application is submitted any time before March 10, payments are due on:
March 10, 2026: 33% of balance due
April 10, 2026: 33% of balance due
May 10, 2026: remaining balance due
If application is submitted any time after March 10, payments are due on:
April 10, 2026: 50% of balance due
May 10, 2026: remaining balance due
If application is submitted any time after April 10, payments are due on:
May 10, 2026: remaining balance due
If application is submitted any time after May 10, payments are due on:
Immediately: full balance due within 48 hours
Payments received after May 10th will incur a $150 late fee (not applicable to applications received after May 10th).
If full payment is not received by June 1st it may result in a cancellation of enrollment without refund.
Late Payment Policies
Criteria for International Students
International students must demonstrate proficiency in English via a telephone interview, or they may provide one the following minimum test scores
° TOEFL: 490 on paper test or 60 on iBT test
° Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C
° SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing
For more information on any of the topics above, visit our FAQ page.
