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    duration2 weeks
    languageEnglish
    locationMadrid
    intakeSummer 2026
    For whoFor final-year high schoolers
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    The Program

    Get Ready for University

    If you're in your final years of high school and want to experience what university is really like, the Pre-University Tracks at IE Summer School are for you.

    This is your chance to discover your interests, build new skills, and experience what it means to study at a top international institution.

    Explore. Experience. Prepare.

    You'll join a diverse and inspiring community of future changemakers—students who, like you, want to think big, grow globally, and shape what comes next. Through hands-on learning and meaningful connections, you’ll gain clarity and confidence for your next chapter.

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    TUITION

    2 WEEK PROGRAM
    5,900€*

    *It includes:​

    • Housing in Madrid​
    • Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and extra snacks​
    • Transportation from campus to residences and extracurricular activities (flights not included, shuttle service provided only during specific hours)
    • Health Insurance

    THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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    1. Online Application

    You will need to complete the online application with the following documents: 

    1. Academic transcripts.  
    2. CV (cv template).
    3. Video Assessment: in this section you will complete two live video questions on general knowledge topics.
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    2. Submit your Application

    Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.

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    3. Admissions Final Decision

    Within 2 weeks of submitting, the Summer School Team will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Should it be positive, you will be guided through the next steps for your enrollment.


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    Visas & housing

    If you are a non-European student, planning to take part in one of our Summer programs, you might need to apply for a visa depending on your nationality.

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    Pre-Tracks Summer Program benefit

    Application fee exemption
    If you decide to apply to an IE University bachelor’s program and indicate your IE Summer Program alumni status in the online application, you will receive a €150 application fee waiver.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • No prior experience is necessary. The program is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds, and the tracks are accessible to beginners or those looking to deepen their knowledge in a particular field.

    • The IE Pre-Tracks Program is a great tool to get to know IE before joining a Bachelor, it will give you a taste of the IE community and education system. As an IE Pre-Tracks Alumni, you will benefit from an application fee waiver and from admissions test fee waiver. Also, you willl be part of the IE community, which it will be taken into consideration during your admissions process for an IE Bachelor program. Moreover, during the summer program you will have the chance to meet IE admissions advisor and program specialists, that will guide you and help you with your Bachelor application.

    • The program is taught entirely in English, so a good command of English is required. Spanish language skills are not necessary to participate.​

    • Students should bring:​

      • Comfortable clothing for academic and extracurricular activities.​
      • A laptop for coursework.​
      • Personal items like toiletries and a camera to capture your time in Madrid​.

    • Upon completing the Pre-Tracks Summer Program, you will receive a certificate from IE University. The program does not offer academic credits for transfer to degree programs.​

    • Please refer to the admissions page for information on any scholarships or financial aid options. You can also contact the admissions team for more details on financial assistance.​

    • You can contact the IE Pre-Tracks Summer Program team via their official website or by emailing the admissions office for any further questions or assistance regarding the application process.​

    START YOUR APPLICATION

    Spaces are limited, so enroll now to guarantee your place!

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