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    Economics High School Course

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    A campus-based economics course combining core theory, data analysis, debate, real-world applications, seminars, and subject-focused excursions.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Economics High School Course

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    Economics High School Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18 / Grades 9-12

    Location / Region

    Berkeley; Oxford

    Cost

    $2,498-$5,998

    Duration

    1-2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & Economics

    Accommodation: Residential or commuter

    Meals: Residential all meals; commuter lunch

    Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026

    Teaching style: Seminars; simulations; excursions

    Economics High School Course summary

    This academic course introduces how scarcity shapes choices made by individuals, businesses, and governments.

    Students study markets, inflation, trade, development, policy, and consumer behavior while building quantitative and communication skills.

    Interactive seminars, data analysis, simulations, guest speakers, and academic excursions suit students who want more than textbook-only economics.

    What is Economics High School Course?

    The Economics High School Course is a Summer Springboard academic experience offered in Berkeley and Oxford. It introduces the decisions individuals, businesses, and governments make when resources are limited, covering markets, inflation, trade, development, policy, and inequality.

    Students combine classroom instruction with quantitative analysis, simulations, structured discussion, guest expertise, and course-related excursions. The two campus versions share a common economics foundation but differ in length, schedule, tuition, instructors, and local experiences.

    Why Succeed highlights Economics High School Course

    • The curriculum connects core economic theory with current issues such as inflation, inequality, trade, labor markets, and environmental policy.

    • Students interpret statistics and use quantitative tools instead of studying economic vocabulary alone.

    • Interactive seminars, simulations, debates, guest speakers, and excursions create several ways to test classroom ideas.

    • Residential and commuter options give families different campus-experience and tuition choices.

    • Named instructors bring university teaching and professional economics experience to the two campus versions.

    Who is Economics High School Course for?

    Best for

    High-school students who want a structured introduction to economics with data analysis, discussion, real-world examples, and a campus experience.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost self-paced course, formal university credit, or a purely mathematical economics program.

    Is Economics High School Course worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test economics before university and values interactive teaching, campus life, and real-world exposure. The combination of theory, quantitative work, debate, and excursions offers more variety than a standard introductory class.

    The main limitation is value for money: tuition is substantial, and the course does not document academic credit or a formal qualification. Families should compare the one- and two-week versions carefully and judge whether the residential experience and excursions justify the cost.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $2,498-$5,998; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, meals, and excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., Berkeley residential tuition includes weekend excursions., Need-based scholarships may cover up to 30% of residential tuition., Need-based scholarships may cover up to 60% of commuter tuition..

    Accommodation

    Residential or commuter

    Meals

    Residential all meals; commuter lunch

    Provider details

    Review the Summer Springboard provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1-2 weeks; Berkeley; Oxford.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Economics High School Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate academic and planning commitment.

    Best started

    Begin four to six weeks before applying, with longer for international travel or support documentation.

    Main challenge

    Explaining complex economic relationships using evidence and precise terminology.

    Typical preparation

    • Review introductory supply-and-demand graphs and basic economic vocabulary.

    • Practise reading a short data table and explaining the pattern in words.

    • Prepare concise responses for the application’s short-answer questions.

    • Discuss accommodation, travel documents, support needs, and payment planning early.

    Useful if

    You have basic confidence with graphs, percentages, current affairs, and discussion.

    What do students do on Economics High School Course?

    Students move from core economic concepts to data interpretation, policy discussion, simulations, and real-world applications. Campus programming also includes academic excursions and wider student-life activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Build a foundation in scarcity, incentives, supply and demand, market forces, and pricing.

    2. 2

      Examine inflation, labor markets, inequality, environmental policy, trade, and economic development.

    3. 3

      Interpret statistics and use quantitative tools to analyze economic questions.

    4. 4

      Form and test hypotheses about behavior, markets, and policy.

    5. 5

      Debate and communicate economic ideas using accurate terminology.

    6. 6

      Apply theory through seminars, simulations, guest sessions, tours, and excursions.

    Economics High School Course dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    First application wave

    22 February 2026

    Application fee increased after this date.

    Reference date

    Second application wave

    19 April 2026

    Application fee increased after this date.

    Reference date

    Final admission

    17 May 2026

    Final general deadline for Summer 2026 programs.

    Reference date

    Berkeley Session 1

    14-26 June 2026

    Two-week Economics course.

    Reference date

    Berkeley Session 3

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week Economics course.

    Reference date

    Berkeley Session 5

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week Economics course.

    Reference date

    Oxford Session 2

    12-18 July 2026

    One-week Economics course.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Open to students in Grades 9-12

    • Students entering high school may apply

    • Recent high-school graduates may apply

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent

    • International students must demonstrate English proficiency

    • Students must meet Essential Eligibility Criteria

    • Student participation is required during the application

    How much does Economics High School Course cost?

    Program tuition

    $2,498-$5,998 — Varies by campus and residential or commuter option.

    Funding or discounts

    • Program deposit: $600 — Required to hold a place.
    • Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and nonrefundable.
    • Need-based scholarship: Up to 30% residential — Scholarship application required.
    • Need-based scholarship: Up to 60% commuter — Scholarship application required.

    What's included

    Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, meals, and excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., Berkeley residential tuition includes weekend excursions., Need-based scholarships may cover up to 30% of residential tuition., Need-based scholarships may cover up to 60% of commuter tuition.

    How to apply to Economics High School Course

    1. 1

      Enter basic contact information and verify your email address.

    2. 2

      Log in and complete the account details on the application dashboard.

    3. 3

      Select Create New Application.

    4. 4

      Choose the campus, session, Economics course, and tuition type.

    5. 5

      Enter the student’s details and complete the short-answer questions and agreements.

    6. 6

      Submit the application with the $600 deposit and application fee.

    7. 7

      Complete any additional forms or documentation requested after review.

    What does Economics High School Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Core economic principles

    Study scarcity, opportunity cost, incentives, supply, demand, and pricing.

    Markets and decisions

    Explore consumer choices, market dynamics, prices, and economic behavior.

    Global economics

    Examine international trade, exchange rates, globalization, and development.

    Data and analysis

    Interpret statistics, use quantitative tools, and test economic hypotheses.

    Policy and society

    Analyze inflation, labor markets, inequality, energy, and environmental policy.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Economics High School Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic course

    Berkeley lists classes from 9:00 a.m. to noon; Oxford lists teaching from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with a break.

    Applied learning

    Academic excursions, labs, recreation, or college-readiness activities follow lunch.

    Commuter departure

    Commuter students leave after weekday campus programming.

    Residential activities

    Dinner, clubs or activities, free time, and dorm checks complete the day.

    Who teaches on Economics High School Course?

    The Berkeley course identifies Allan Lacayo, an economics educator with graduate training and public-sector economist experience. Oxford identifies Dr. Oluwole Owoye, a professor, Fulbright Scholar, and published economist with international teaching and research experience.

    Summer Springboard states that its courses are taught by faculty recruited for subject expertise and their ability to challenge and engage students.

    Where do students stay on Economics High School Course?

    Residential plan

    • University dormitory: Students share campus rooms and use communal or common bathrooms.
    • Meals: Residential tuition includes meals, with dietary accommodations available.
    • Residential support: Program staff live in student housing and provide round-the-clock emergency support.
    • Campus security: Residences use controlled access and 24-hour security arrangements.
    • Evening activities: Residential students join organized social or recreational evening programming.

    Non-residential plan

    • Weekday program: Commuter students receive lunch and attend programming until 5:00 p.m.

    Oxford documents shared rooms and communal bathrooms; Berkeley documents shared dorm rooms with common bathrooms.

    What happens after Economics High School Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Apply economic theory to future study in economics, finance, business, public policy, or academia.

    Use quantitative interpretation and hypothesis testing in more advanced economics coursework.

    Draw on structured debate and explanation skills in essays, interviews, and classroom discussions.

    Reflect on guest speakers and excursions when exploring economics-related careers.

    Use the experience to decide which area of economics interests you most.

    The course does not document university credit, a certificate, or a guaranteed admissions advantage.

    Where does Economics High School Course take place?

    The Berkeley version places students in the San Francisco Bay Area, with access to the city, Silicon Valley, and supervised course-related excursions. The Oxford version uses the historic university city as an academic setting and may connect economics study with Oxford and London institutions and locations.

    Summer Springboard states that its programs are generally not run or controlled by the host universities or their affiliated departments.

    Economics High School Course FAQs

    You will study scarcity, incentives, supply and demand, pricing, consumer behavior, inflation, trade, exchange rates, development, inequality, labor markets, and environmental policy.

    Yes. The documented Economics versions are offered in Berkeley, California, and Oxford in the United Kingdom.

    Berkeley is a two-week course, while Oxford is a one-week course. They also have different tuition, instructors, daily schedules, and local excursions.

    Yes. Both campuses publish commuter options that include the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming.

    Applicants should meet the high-school stage requirement, normally have at least a 3.0 GPA or local equivalent, and satisfy the Essential Eligibility Criteria. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.

    Students create and verify an account, select their campus and course options, complete the application and short-answer questions, sign required agreements, and pay the deposit and application fee.

    The documented Berkeley instructor is economist and educator Allan Lacayo. Oxford identifies Professor Oluwole Owoye, a Fulbright Scholar with international economics teaching and research experience.

    Summer Springboard publishes need-based scholarships covering up to 30% of residential tuition or 60% of commuter tuition, alongside several category-based discounts.

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