Ambassador School of Global Leadership

The program emphasizes an open, exploratory, and collaborative approach to learning that encourages students to set their own limits. By removing grades and course credit, it fosters a creative environment where students engage in discussions shaped by international perspectives. The curriculum is designed to expose participants to innovative topics and facilitate peer-to-peer interaction in various university contexts.

The curriculum is divided into three academic tracks: Innovations in Science & Technology (IST), Politics of Law & Economics (PLE), and Solving Global Challenges (SGC). Learning contexts include lectures from Yale faculty and practitioners, small-group breakout discussions, 150+ unique seminars, hands-on symposiums, and collaborative capstone projects. Students also participate in themed special meals and college experience panels.

Students receive an electronic certificate of completion at the end of their session. The program emphasizes the development of communication skills, the ability to analyze issues from multiple perspectives, and the expansion of global worldviews. Participants join a diverse alumni community of students from over 150 countries.

The program provides mentorship through YYGS staff for capstone projects. Additionally, students have access to college experience panels where instructors share lessons and tips for navigating university life.

The application process requires the submission of contact information for a parent/guardian and a teacher or school official. Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee, with options for Early Action or Regular Decision. Decisions are typically released by mid-December for Early Action and mid-March for Regular Decision. Need-based financial aid is available for both domestic and international students.

The program operates three two-week residential sessions during the summer: Session I (June 21 - July 3), Session II (July 5 - July 17), and Session III (July 19 - July 31). Students may attend only one session but can rank their preferences for all three dates and the three available academic tracks.

The program is hosted on Yale University’s historic campus in New Haven. Residential life includes on-campus housing, meals, and air-chilled rooms. Students have access to university facilities for lectures, seminars, and collaborative activities.