Dartmouth Pre-College Program 2026
Are you in high school or in the first year of a bachelor’s degree, and keen to spend the summer exploring the pre-college experience at Dartmouth, one of the most teaching-focused Ivy League schools, with small classes and exceptional rural campus life at a major university? Enrichment programs in Hanover, New Hampshire offer an immersive 2- to 4-week experience in which you study a subject in depth, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international bachelor’s degree.
Dartmouth Pre-College Program: Official Booking
Registration, on-campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues.
The program at a glance
The Dartmouth Pre-College programs in Hanover, New Hampshire, are run by Dartmouth College (Dartmouth Pre-College: Bound Program, Dartmouth Summer Scholars). Typical format: residential, with on-campus student housing, meals included, and teaching and supervision by faculty or doctoral students. Admission is selective and based on your application (transcripts, personal statement, and sometimes a letter of recommendation and an interview).
For further reading, see also: Amherst College Admissions 2026: Costs, Application.
Who is this program for?
Students in the final 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 in an interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, with a strong record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the subject
Curriculum and skills developed
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits.
Key skills developed:
- Small-group seminars (8–12 students)
- Teaching-focused Ivy League methods
- Structured academic debates
- Immersion in rural campus life
- Hiking in the White Mountains
At the end of the program: a completed project, an official certificate from the university and, often, a letter of recommendation written by a supervising professor.
See also: Dartmouth College Admissions 2026: Costs, Application.
A typical day
The exact schedule varies by program. Excursions and visits on weekends.
To find out more, read our guide: Williams College Admissions 2026: Costs, Application.
Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: $6,500 to $10,500, including tuition, accommodation and meals. Flights, travel health insurance and spending money are extra.
Booking through La Route des Langues, a YDS partner
You register through our partner La Route des Langues, which handles program selection, the application, on-campus accommodation, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 assistance. YDS provides admissions coaching to help you make the most of this program in your bachelor’s application.
See also: Middlebury College Admissions 2026: Costs, Application.
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does the program usually last?
2 to 4 weeks, depending on the format.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2–C1).
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 program?
Full admissions coaching: see the service.
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2026 prices and availability from our partner La Route des Langues.
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