DE Terms & Conditions US Programs 2026

Application Process:

Applications to all programs are on the same form; same link. You are only required to fill in the information for the programs you wish to apply to. The application process will require an essay. To preview the prompt and have your essay ready to upload when applying you can visit Essay Prompt. 

Program Session:

• Some programs offer more than one session, make sure to select your preferred session.
• Session preference will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. 
• Session dates for programs taking place in 2025, subject to confirmation.

Year Attending:

Currently applications are open for programs taking place in  2025 only. 

If you decide to apply for 2025 and you are accepted, to secure your spot, you will only be required to make the initial deposit of US $1000 by the specified deadline. The rest of the payments will be required in 2025.

Keep in mind students must be between 13 -18 years old at the time of participating in the program.

Vaccination Requirements

All students must comply with vaccination requirements by the University, state, and the United States government. Currently No COVID-19 vaccine requirements are in place for residential programs taking place at Yale University and UC Berkeley.

However, vaccination is strongly recommended. Currently a negative COVID test is required before entering the campus. Additionally, all students must be asymptomatic for illness, including COVID-19, when traveling to campus, and they are obligated to submit proof of a negative COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival. An acceptable option for the test is an antigen “at-home” rapid test. This requirement applies either before boarding the group flight or prior to arriving at the campus. 

If a student presents any serious illness or tests positive for covid at any point of the program or can´t stay on campus for any reason, they will be required to be picked up by their families within 48 hours.

If they test positive, they will also be required to isolate following university policies, while they wait for their parents to pick them up. During this time students will have staff supervision and meals.

Eduexplora and its university partners reserve the right to adjust COVID and other health and safety policies as circumstances warrant.

In regards to students medical information, parents will be required to provide all relevant information regarding the student´s emotional and physical well-being and to disclose any medical, psychological, or emotional conditions, including medications, for the duration of the program. The disclosure is essential for Eduexplora to make necessary accommodations and ensure the student´s successful experience. Failure to provide important medical details, including counseling history or behavior modification medication use in the past 24 months, may result in dismissal from the program. If terminated, the student will be sent home, and the parent or guardian will be notified accordingly.

If a student gets sick or injured, they will be escorted by a chaperone or staff to the nearest medical facility or to the one assigned by their insurance and parents will be notified. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for any costs incurred, including transportation to the medical facility.

Students that do not meet federal, state, university, or any legal requirements such as  valid visa, valid passport, negative covid test, etc. will not be able to participate in the programs and refunds will not be issued.

Students that test positive during the program will be required to isolate.

Included in the Program:

• All academies and supplies: 

Students will learn cutting-edge topics and be exposed to different fields through advanced methodologies and hands-on learning taught by the expert instructors from top-ranked universities. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

• All lodging and linens in university dorms

Rooms will be assigned by the university. Age and gender criteria will be considered. Dorm configurations vary and students may be assigned to single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. 

• Meals

3 meals per day are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on campus and on field trips.

• Extra-Curricular Activities

In addition to the academic courses, students enhance their curriculum through additional social and cultural extra-curricular activities on campus.

• Field Trips

Field trips during the weekend or weekdays are included in the program. Meals, transportation, and entrance fee will be provided. Staff and chaperones will accompany students. 

• Residential Staff 

Students will be accompanied by Residential Staff 24/7, during the whole duration of the program. Residential staff is selected from the host university and other top universities. They are responsible for: 

• Leading house-based activities focused on community building, getting to know the campus, and learning about college life. 
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants. 
• Accompany students during field trips and extra-curricular activities.

Not included: 

• Flight tickets

Flights and transportation to and from campus are parent´s responsibility. Students must arrange their own transportation and unaccompanied minor service for the flight to the departure city. Some exceptions may apply for groups of 15 or more students.

• Visa

Students require a tourist B1/B2 visa or waiver (ESTA) to participate in any of the programs. It´s parents’ responsibility to make sure students have a valid visa and passport for entering the United States. Eduexplora will provide an invitation letter for visa request purpose, however Eduexplora is not responsible for the visa being granted or being granted before the start of the program. No refunds will be issued to students that do not have a visa on time, after the dates detailed in the refund policy.

• Health insurance 

Student must provide health insurance with covid coverage and a minimum coverage of US $50.000 including all out-of-pocket costs including any medications (even over the counter), transportation to the medical center or any other medical institution. Health insurance should provide full coverage and not require the student to pay anything at all for any type of service, tests, labs, medication etc. 

• Pocket money and meals at the airport

Students have the option to bring extra money in case they want to buy a snack or a souvenir.

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Eduexplora’s Summer Programs will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines as set by the CDC, state, local and university authorities. (Please review vaccination requirements and covid testing stated above).  It is important to note that any additional expenses incurred, because of a positive COVID-19 test or any other illness, will be the responsibility of the participant, this includes, additional lodging expenses for quarantine, meals, airport transportation, airline cancel/change or unaccompanied minor fees, covid testing costs and any other fees associated with the proper care of the individual student. Students may be required to leave campus early due to testing positive or any other illness. In this case, parents will be responsible for arranging an early check out and picking up the student from campus in 48 hours. 

Additionally, every effort will be made by instructors and staff, for students to participate in a hybrid program and receive all materials if temporary quarantine is needed until the student is able to return to class.  Please take into consideration that the current policy is based on the most recent information provided by the host institution and is subject to change.  Eduexplora strongly recommends purchasing additional travel, trip cancellation and or “Cancel For Any Reason” insurance coverage, in the country of origin, as the best way to protect your experience against unforeseen circumstances.   

All costs for health care, including hospitalization, transportation, doctor visit, prescription and over the counter drugs, and any other costs, because of covid or any other medical reason must be covered by the travel insurance and health plan, which must consider $0 out of pocket.

Refunds will not be issued if a student tests positive before their outbound flight and cannot board the plane or for any other reason. If the student cannot attend classes during the program or is required to leave the program before the end date due to testing positive, being ill or any other situation, refunds will not be issued.

Other

*Summer Sessions courses and programs are subject to change, including, but not limited to program dates, university campus, schedules, and mode of delivery, by action of Eduexplora or by the University. 

Changes to the Program: Some of our day trips and academic activities may be subject to change because of the Covid-19 pandemic, weather, or other campus or state restrictions. In this instance, alternative activities will be arranged when possible.

Eduexplora is independent of UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA and Yale University, their faculty, and their admissions office. Eduexplora Programs are operated independently of the Universities and is not sponsored or endorsed by the Universities. The views expressed in connection with the program are not the official positions, statements of advice nor opinions of the Universities and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale, or UC Berkeley of any such views or statements.

A certificate by Eduexplora will be issued for each program. Any changes in dates, application deadlines and results will be informed by email. Third party organizers may be used in conjunction with Eduexplora for program delivery.

In case the program is cancelled by action of Eduexplora or the university, a specific period (set of dates) will be awarded for parents and students to decide if they prefer a full refund or to keep their spot for 2025. (If the decision is to keep their spot for 2025,  refunds may be issued during 2024 only). After this period, if parents did not request a refund, the spot will be automatically saved for 2025 and no refunds will be issued after the given deadline. 

All applicants and their legal guardians accept Terms & Conditions the moment the student applies.  Eduexplora reserves the right to change the Terms & Conditions at any time by providing notice via email. Continuation in the program shall evidence the student and the parent’s consent to such changes.

These Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference into the Hold Harmless Agreement.  Applying to the programs as well as acceptance and execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement indicates your consent to these Terms and Conditions.