Discover, experience, and achieve with CTY
The Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit academic center of Johns Hopkins University, delivers academic excellence and transformational experiences to advanced learners in grades 2-12.
Founded in 1979, CTY fosters intellectual growth in exceptional students from all backgrounds and communities. As a world leader in gifted education, advocacy, and research, CTY provides:
- Accredited, advanced online and on-campus courses often not found in school
- Personalized instruction
- An inclusive community of peers who share a passion for learning
Advanced students thrive when they accelerate their learning, challenge themselves, and follow their curiosity in a safe, supportive environment. So, whether you’re looking to get ahead in your studies, progress in a subject you love, or find a community where you can be yourself, there’s a CTY experience to help you meet your goals. Learn more about our mission and join us today.
Now Enrolling!
- Online courses available worldwide.
- Registration is now closed for CTY's 2024 On-Campus Summer Programs. Stay tuned! Registration for our Summer 2025 On-Campus programs will open in the fall.
Take charge of your learning online, or immerse yourself in summer academics. Our programs deliver rigorous and exciting coursework led by attentive, world-class educators.
Online Programs
Find real-time, self-paced, session-based, and individually paced courses that fit your learning style and schedule.
On-Campus Summer Programs
Join a community of young scholars tackling exciting and challenging subjects.
Talent Search and Testing
Identify the extraordinary academic skills of your young scholar through CTY's variety of above-grade level assessments.
Latest at CTY
Research Colloquium to Celebrate CTY's 45th Anniversary
CTY is celebrating its 45th anniversary by hosting a three-day research colloquium on Oct. 22-24, 2024. Titled "45 Years at CTY: Celebration and Reflection,” the virtual event invites participants to connect with others in the gifted education community through sessions and small-group discussions and reflections on the past, present, and future of CTY. During this three-day event, we’ll highlight our recent research on identifying and educating advanced learners, AI in the classroom, cognitive skills, and more.
Research
Our dedication to supporting young scholars goes far beyond the classroom. Since CTY first began in 1979, we’ve been at the forefront of research in gifted education—equipping educators to better identify, serve, and challenge their most advanced students.
Support for Educators
Interested in working with us? We provide a variety of resources and assistance for educators and institutions alike: identifying exceptional students, integrating CTY coursework, offering professional development, and much more.