Yale Business & Entrepreneurship Programme 2026
Are you a high school student or in your first year of a bachelor’s degree and keen to explore business and entrepreneurship in depth at a leading university this summer? Enrichment programmes in New Haven, Connecticut offer an immersive 2- to 4-week experience where you can study a subject in detail, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international bachelor’s degree.
Business & entrepreneurship programme: official booking
Registration, on-campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues, an agency specializing in campus stays in the US and the UK.
The programme at a glance
Business & entrepreneurship programmes in New Haven, Connecticut are run by Yale University (Yale Young Global Scholars: Politics, Law and Economics; Yale School of Management Pre-College programmes). Typical format: residential, on campus, with student accommodation, meals included, and supervision by professors or PhD students. Admission is selective and based on an application (transcripts, a personal statement, and sometimes a recommendation letter and an interview).
See also: Yale Emergency Medicine Programme 2026.
Who is this programme for?
Students in the last two years of high school and first-year undergraduates planning to apply to universities abroad.
- English level: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (sometimes B2, assessed at interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, and a strong record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the subject
Curriculum and skills you’ll develop
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits.
Key skills you’ll develop:
- Business models
- Corporate finance
- Cross-cultural negotiation
- Pitching a business project to a panel
At the end of the programme, you leave with a completed project, an official certificate from the university and, often, a recommendation letter written by your supervising professor.
A typical day
The exact schedule depends on the programme you choose. Weekends include excursions and visits.
Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: $5,500 to $13,500, including registration fees, accommodation and meals. Flights, travel health insurance and spending money are extra.
Booking through La Route des Langues, a YDS partner
You register for the business & entrepreneurship programme in New Haven, Connecticut through our partner La Route des Langues, which handles programme selection, your registration file, on-campus student accommodation, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 on-site support. YDS adds admissions coaching so you can make the most of this programme in your bachelor’s application.
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does a business & entrepreneurship programme in New Haven, Connecticut usually last?
2 to 4 weeks, depending on the format. Shorter programmes are an introduction; longer ones go into more depth.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2–C1). Some programmes accept B2 if assessed at interview.
How do I register?
Through our partner La Route des Langues. Go to the booking page →
How can YDS help me make the most of this programme in my application?
Choosing the right programme, personal statement coaching, interview preparation and timeline planning. See our coaching service.
🎓 Ready to sign up for the business & entrepreneurship programme in New Haven, Connecticut?
2026 prices, dates and availability can be checked directly with our partner La Route des Langues, on a page co-branded with Your Dream School.
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