About The School of NY Times

About The School of The New York Times & Summer Academy 

Highly innovative and critically acclaimed, The School of The New York Times (The School) provides a comprehensive set of educational offerings for pre-college aged students and adult learners. Whether through in-person or online courses, students attending these programs hone their skills, discover their passions and explore how their studies excel them professionally. Drawing on unequaled expertise and unrivaled access, the programs of The School provide seminal formative experiences, giving students expanded vision and focus, while serving as the foundation for success in their future studies and in life itself.    

Pre-College programs runs throughout the year. Held in New York City and Washington, D.C., Summer Academy  provides an immersive environment during 2-week terms in which students from across the globe learn, investigate and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their interests. August Writing Workshop, a one-week course in which students use interviewing skills to explore New York City, strengthen their writing and create a portfolio piece that covers city life through critical technique and creative exploration. With New York City as their classroom, Gap Year students emerge with an expanded world view, a sharp sense of perspective on a wide range of topics, and strong critical thinking and communication skills that will prepare them for college, career and lifelong success.