BEYOND YORK - March 26, 2026

TED Summer School 2026

TED Summer School is a two-week public speaking, communication, and leadership programme developed in partnership between Immerse Education and TED. The students will be guided by expert tutors trained by the TED team. At the end of the program, each student delivers a TED-style talk, which is recorded and shared as part of a personal portfolio, alongside a formal certificate and individual feedback. 

To know more about the program, you can go through this short video. The programme is currently accepting early enrollments, and interested students can apply here!

Location: London, New York, Singapore, or Online

Cost: Varies by format

Application Deadline: Early enrolment closes on 31st March 

Programme Dates: Summer 2026 (multiple two-week sessions across locations and formats)

Eligibility: Students aged 15–18 (14–18 for the virtual programme)

Downing College: We are delighted to invite you, your students and their parents to a free online webinar introducing the Downing College International Programmes in the University of Cambridge. 

Our programmes, designed and delivered by college staff, aim to give students the opportunity to gain an authentic UK study experience, and find out more about what the University of Cambridge and studying in the UK has to offer. 

The webinar will be led by Dr. Kamran Yunus and will include a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute live Q&A session. The session will provide guidance on the undergraduate application process as well as an overview of the International Programmes offered by Downing College.

AI Essay Competition - Judged by MIT and Oxford Researchers

Singularity: AI Essay Contest is an international essay competition where high school students write about the future of AI - its risks, its possibilities, and what it means for the world. Prompts are contributed and judged by researchers from MIT, Yale, and Oxford. Free to enter and open worldwide, winners receive up to $2,490 in scholarships to any Veritas AI programs.

Deadline: April 26, 2026. More info here.

OCAD University’s Annual Graduate Exhibition (GradEx)  is Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, featuring the work of more than 800 graduating artists and designers across all our programs.

This year is the 111th edition, and we would love to welcome your students to our campus. GradEx is an inspiring opportunity for high school students to connect their interests in art, design, and media to real post-secondary possibilities.

GradEx 111 High School Field Trip Days:

Thursday, May 7 

Friday, May 8

Choose your preferred date and time slot (AM or PM): 

RSVP HERE

Students interested in writing the National Biology Competition hosted by U of T on April 8, 2026 should speak to Ms Chan for more deails. This is an online exam written at York and registration is free (covered by the school). Please click HERE for more details and speak to Ms Chan to see the Competition from 2024 if you are curious what the format and topics look like. This is a great opportunity to experience what DP Biology covers (grade 10s), and if you do well, it would look great for university apps!

John F. Wood Summer Leadership Program

Ivey Business School

In today’s rapidly evolving world, business is more than just an economic driver—it is a catalyst for innovation, leadership, and meaningful change. From addressing global challenges like sustainability and technological disruption to shaping the future of work, today’s leaders must think critically, adapt quickly, and drive impact. The John F. Wood Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in this dynamic landscape.

SLP is a multi-day immersive experience for high school students passionate about business, leadership, and innovation. Hosted at the Ivey Business School at Western University, the program challenges students to develop leadership skills, engage in case-based learning, and tackle real-world business challenges alongside like-minded peers. Click HERE to learn more. Applications will open April 1, 2026.