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21 Benefits of an Online Summer School for Your Teen
Enrolling your teen on an online summer school is easier than ever. Virtual summer programs can provide teens with essential experiences to carve out a successful career path, and ease their transition from high school to university. All that is needed is a passion to learn and a laptop, and they will be set to meet and collaborate with world-class instructors and student peers from around the globe. There are now courses available in practically every subject and for studen
May 21, 202211 min read


World Scholars Academy Introduces Mathematics Course
This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing a Mathematics Academy for high school students ages 15-18.
Jan 25, 20221 min read


World Scholars Academy Introduces International Relations Course
This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing an International Relations Academy for high school students ages 15-18. On this course students will be led by a world-leading expert in leadership, politics, and international relations to explore pressing global questions such as; is there a recipe for successful government? What traits unite and distinguish good and bad leaders throughout the past and present? What does it take to negotiate the greatest global challenges fa
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Top 10 Skills for Becoming a Successful Engineer
Jobs in engineering are some of the most in-demand and highest paying in the world, filled by the best innovators, designers and creators. Engineering is also a broad industry with diverse areas of specialization including electrical, chemical, mechanical, aeronautical, civil, software, robotics, biological, materials science, and nuclear engineering. Despite this diversity, all engineering firms seek out similar attributes and qualifications in their new hires, and there are
Jan 8, 20229 min read


So You Want to Be a Lawyer? 10 Essential Skills for Success
So you want to be a lawyer? Good for you. And you want to be a good lawyer, the best you can be? Of course you do! By having just stated that to yourself you have already taken the most important step. Congratulations! Your next step is to cultivate the essential skills that will not only help you get into and succeed in law school, but also to flourish professionally once you have your law school degree (also known as a Juris Doctor or J.D.). These integral skills fall prima
Dec 9, 202115 min read


World Scholars Academy Enters 2021 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
WSA has once again assembled a team of its most enthusiastic World Business Academy students to participate in the 2021 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition . Building off their summer course, the students will be mentored by WSA instructor Dr. Gerard Dericks in investment strategy over the 10 weeks of the competition. Students will adjust their strategy according to a preset case study while analyzing companies and assembling a $100,000 investment portfolio on
Sep 26, 20211 min read


12 Ways That an Online Summer School Can Benefit Your Child During Lockdown
For students of all ages and aspirations, the government lockdowns and masking mandates have led to a monotonous daily routine, lack of real contact with friends, excessive social media use, and waning academic motivation. The negative impact this has had on students’ academic development and mental health has been palpable. For parents this has been a troubling development leaving many at a loss on how to re-energize their children and restore a sense of purpose and directio
Mar 18, 20218 min read


104 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Summer Camp
104 questions to ask when choosing a summer camp.
Feb 11, 202127 min read


World Scholars Academy Introduces Career Exploration Courses
This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing Career Exploration Courses for high school students aged 15-18 and middle school students aged 12-14. These courses will provide a high-level introduction to the fields of Business , Medicine , Law , Engineering , and Computer Science taught on our academic summer programs. Our Career Exploration Summer Courses are tailored to provide insight into the careers available in these leading disciplines and what it is like to under
Jan 12, 20211 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Summer School
Intro There are thousands of different summer programs all around the world, and each promises to offer a life-changing experience, but...
Dec 18, 202018 min read


Skills Your Teen Will Gain at an International Summer School
With so many options for productive summer activities , deciding which will most positively impact your child can be difficult. We want to help you work out whether a World Scholars Academy online course or overnight camp would be the right fit for your child, so we’ve put together a selection of reasons why studying with us will be unforgettable transformative experience. Foremost among these are the valuable skills your child will develop on a summer course with World Scho
Dec 9, 20206 min read


How to Make Friends at an International Summer School
One of the most valuable aspects of studying at an international summer school is the broad variety of other students you will meet....
Dec 2, 20206 min read


What to Pack for a Summer School in Hawaii
Packing for summer camp in a new location can be stressful, but it needn’t be. If you’ve signed up for a summer school program in Hawaii,...
Nov 20, 20203 min read


10 Benefits of Attending an International Summer School
Summer holidays are an ideal time for personal growth and enrichment. Of course it’s important to take some time to recharge after a long school year, but there many incredible experiences out there which will make your summer truly unforgettable. So why should you try out an academic summer course at an international summer school? Here we outline 10 of the greatest benefits of attending an academic summer course. 1. Realize academic potential Summer schools can cultivate ac
Nov 12, 20205 min read


Top 10 Productive Summer Activities for Teens
Your summers are the perfect time to boost your CV and to fill your college and university applications with evidence of your commitment...
Nov 1, 20206 min read


How Academic Summer Courses Can Enhance Your College Admissions Chances
College admissions are getting ever more competitive. Standardized test scores have inched up and acceptance rates have dropped. Elite institutions in the United States such as Stanford and Princeton University now reject around 19 out of every 20 applicants, many of them with immaculate GPAs and perfect SAT or ACT scores. Consider also that every high school in the country will have a valedictorian, a class president, and any number of basketball players, debate team memb
Oct 28, 20205 min read


World Scholars Academy Enters 2020 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
WSA has fielded a team of its keenest World Business Academy students to participate in the 2020 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition . Building off their summer course, the students will be personally mentored by WSA instructor Dr. Gerard Dericks in investment strategy over the 10 weeks of the competition, while analyzing industries and assembling a $100,000 investment portfolio on Wharton's online stock market simulator. Go Team WSA!
Oct 7, 20201 min read
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