Thank you for your interest in our program! CTY is dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world. We serve bright learners and their families through our research, advocacy, and counseling, as well as our signature gifted on-campus and online programs.


CTY Online offers many benefits to students, like the flexibility of an individually paced course, or the structure of session-based course, and provides opportunities for personal enrichment and acceleration. Students who join CTY as elementary students can continue with the program all the way through high school. CTY Online courses are also available year-round, and cover a wide range of subject areas, including math, science, computer science, writing, grammar, critical reading, history, and English language development.


CTY instructors are experts in their fields and understand of the needs of academically advanced students. They guide students through their courses, tailoring feedback to a student's individual needs. CTY instructors spend time interacting with students by email, phone, or live sessions in virtual classrooms and make sure each student remains engaged and motivated. 


Please note that CTY does not provide academic credit. Families must work directly with their school to negotiate credit or placement for CTY courses in advance of enrollment. Learn more.


We’re here to assist you at every stage throughout your involvement with CTY Online Programs, whether it’s providing personalized course recommendations based on your child’s needs and interests, guiding you through the application process, or helping you work with your child’s school to make sure their academic needs are met. Many families choose our program because of the level of service we are able to provide.


If you’re interested in getting started, please contact us at ctyonline@jhu.edu. Thank you and have a wonderful day!