Explore with us!
Want to learn about space colonization, crime scene investigation, AP® Calculus, web design, essay writing, and more? Led by expert instructors, CTY’s online courses let you go beyond what you’re learning in school and dig deep into topics you love. We offer several different course formats—Session-Based, Individually Paced, and LIVE—so you can work at a pace that fits your schedule and learning goals.
Upcoming deadlines
Session-Based courses and Clubs: Apply by January 9 to start January 22, 2024
LIVE courses: Apply by January 9 to start January 24 or January 27, 2024
Individually Paced courses: Apply anytime and get started in 2 weeks
Our course formats
Session-Based
Get ahead in your studies and possibly earn school credit with learners from around the world. These asynchronous courses provide the structure of assignment deadlines, along with the flexibility to do your coursework independently. Select courses also have set meeting times. You and your classmates may interact via discussion forums and virtual meetings. See individual course descriptions for meeting times (if applicable).
Good for students who:
- Prefer some interaction with classmates
- Are seeking school credit or placement
- Benefit from having some structure while learning
Individually Paced
Ready to take on an academic challenge that’s customized to your advanced abilities and schedule? These asynchronous courses allow you to develop your own learning plan within course guidelines. You can also work independently at an accelerated pace, or take breaks if needed. Your instructor provides guidance on appropriate pacing, gives personalized feedback on your work, and meets with you virtually as needed to help you master challenging concepts.
A good fit for students who:
- Are self-motivated, with strong time management skills
- Want to accelerate their learning
- Enjoy an academic challenge that goes beyond their school curriculum
- Want some flexibility to take breaks
- Are seeking school credit or placement
LIVE
CTY’s LIVE enrichment courses let you connect with other kids while exploring fascinating topics not often found in school. In these hybrid synchronous/asynchronous courses, you’ll meet once a week (three times a week in the summer) for a real-time session to explore fun lessons and have lively discussions with your classmates and instructor. Throughout each course, you’ll read and complete activities on your own outside of class.
A good fit for students who:
- Enjoy a lively virtual class setting and are also motivated to work independently
- Love diving into special-interest topics that spark their curiosity without the pressure of a high-stakes academic setting
- Enjoy using technology to connect and share ideas with classmates from around the world
Clubs
In weekly club meetings, you’ll learn and have fun in real time with a diverse group of fellow students who share your interests.
One of the joys of teaching science is encouraging students to observe closely the world around them. I enjoy when students start to think critically about how everything in the natural world interacts with everything else, and how they can apply what they have learned in class to real life.
Keith Gallinelli
Science and Engineering Instructor
I love watching young writers try new things and take chances. It's especially exciting when a student starts to see revision differently–as an opportunity rather than a chore.
Elisabeth Dahl
Language Arts Instructor
I am so excited when students are able to persevere and decode a very challenging cipher in the course! I love that Cryptology teaches patience and dedication, and that mathematics is so much more than just the study of numbers and equations.
Jillian Green
Mathematics Instructor
Students are always curious and full of interesting ideas when starting their programming course. I have enjoyed teaching them the tools to help bring their ideas to life and seeing their interest continue to grow.
Eric Tsai
Computer Science Instructor
I love that through CTY, I get the chance to work with gifted students from all over the world. I consider it an honor to be part of their journey!
Amanda Broton
Mathematics Instructor
I enjoy building relationships with students, facilitating their learning, and helping them achieve a refined understanding of the complex world around us. Using a high energy, enthusiastic approach to learning allows me to deeply connect with my students while having lots of fun!
Alejandro Lozano
History and Social Sciences Instructor
Spanish is more than a language. It is history, music, and culture! It is my passion to immerse my students in meaningful learning opportunities where they can experience, first-hand, life in Spanish-speaking countries and spark their love for the language and the communities around it.
Darys Nieves
World Languages Instructor
Being able to connect with my students, whether they live in New York or New Delhi, has been an unparalleled experience. I value and appreciate the ability to be able to help foster my students' growth as readers, writers, and independent thinkers.
Sasi Goldstein
Language Arts Instructor
I realize that I love teaching on an almost daily basis. It comes to me in the form of a student's 'ah-ha' moment, when everything clicks and the student understands a challenging concept. I get goose bumps just thinking about it!
Yvonne Borresen
Language Arts Instructor
Teaching Arabic to allows me to act as an ambassador of sorts by giving me the opportunity to share a language and culture that is rich and diverse. It gives me immense pleasure to see my students immerse themselves in the language, culture, and people of the Arab world.
Diala Bsisu
World Languages Instructor
As an educator I believe that my job is to make learning easy. To that end, I always try to present the material in a way that is as easy for my students to understand as humanly possible. In doing so, students are inspired to want to learn because they see that effort gets results.
Daniel Ciocca
History and Social Sciences Instructor
I am amazed at the level of tenacity of my students and am inspired by their quest to learn beyond walls and defined standards. They inspire me to learn more about our dynamic scientific world for continuous growth of their eager minds.
Tamica Stubbs
Science and Engineering Instructor
Teaching AP World History: Modern, I'm frequently astonished at how natural it is for students from both the United States and across the world to meet and learn about a global subject from not just their instructor but, just as importantly, so many different student perspectives!
Tyler Meinhart
History and Social Sciences Instructor
I try to teach less and make students think more so they can come up with their own answers coupled with a better, deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Muhammad Ali Yousuf
Science and Engineering Instructor
Programming is all about breaking the problem into small manageable pieces. I teach students how to brainstorm, code a small piece, and test. Then add another piece into it and continue until you are done. This is like driving at night. You keep driving until you reach your destination.
Tarequl Hassan
Computer Science Instructor
I love helping students understand difficult topics and make connections between them. Understanding Calculus is what makes advanced engineering applications possible, so it is extremely relevant to today's world and to the inventions of tomorrow.
Donna Miller
Mathematics Instructor
I truly enjoy the creativity and enthusiasm that the students bring to their projects. The students are so tenacious and exhibit a great work ethic. Being online they need to "figure things out" on their own and they do a great job!
Krysten Hall
Computer Science Instructor
Learning a second language is a lifelong journey. I am glad that I can accompany my students for a while and enjoy the beauty of Chinese language and culture together. My students inspire me a lot with their curiosity, enthusiasm, and talent.
Lin Lin
World Languages Instructor