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Krea Summer School

Summer Programme

Learning beyond boundaries

Introduction

The Krea Summer School provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Through an interdisciplinary approach, it introduces students to the concept of liberal arts education. At Krea Summer School, students get a chance to broaden their perspectives, deepen their interests and get a glimpse into the world of higher learning.

Duration

1 Week

30+ hours (of academics and experiential workshops)

Suitable for

Students from grade 9 to 12
(includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Dates

Dates for 2027 will announced soon

Fees

Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)

Krea Summer School 2027

The following programmes are on offer:

Disciplines :

Natural Sciences

Hide and Seek is a fun, curiosity driven programme where students explore concepts in natural sciences.

Psychology

Writing & Communication

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 & 20 to June 27, 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Disciplines :

Students explore concepts related to the World Wars, public policy, peace studies, and gender and media studies, building critical thinking, self-reflection, and an informed, empathetic understanding of the world.

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 and 20 to June 27, 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Sociology

Psychology

Writing & Communication

Self & Leadership

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 & 20 to 27 June 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results) ​

Disciplines :

This programme introduces students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—from understanding an entrepreneurial mindset and identifying real-world problems to building viable business ideas.

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 and 20 to June 27, 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Economics

Writing & Communication

Self & Leadership

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 & 20 to 27 June 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results) ​

Disciplines :

This programme explores how data science is used across the sciences, social sciences, and the arts, helping students see data as a powerful tool for inquiry and decision-making.

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 and 20 to June 27, 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Data Science

Data Cleaning & Visualisation

Writing & Communication

Self & Leadership

Duration: 1 Week (Residential)
Dates: 25 April to 2 May 2027 & 20 to 27 June 2027
Fees: Rs 35,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results) ​

Disciplines :

A laboratory internship in Physics and Chemistry, where students explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments in our advanced research facilities, under the guidance of Krea faculty.

Duration: 4 weeks (2 weeks residential, 2 weeks online)
Dates: 25 April to 22 May 2027 and 20 June to 17 July 2027 (tentative)
Fees: Rs 70,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Data Science

Data Cleaning & Visualisation

Writing & Communication

Self & Leadership

Duration: 4 weeks (2 weeks residential, 2 weeks online)
Dates: 25 April to 22 May 2027 & 20 June to 17 July 2027 (tentative)
Fees: Rs 70,000 (inclusive of food and accommodation)
Suitable for: Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results)

Why Krea Summer School

Study in one of India’s renowned liberal arts universities

Engage in diverse, unique, interwoven courses

Learn without the pressure of formal grades or credits

Forge new bonds with students from across the country

Taught by distinguished faculty from some of the world’s finest academic institutions

Summer learning experience

Student Stories

Hear directly from students who experienced Krea Summer School

Student Stories

Hear directly from students who experienced Krea Summer School

“My week at the Krea Summer School was nothing short of brilliant.

I took the Building Blocks course to gain exposure and understanding, and it truly delivered. The sessions were insightful and gave me a great foundation for the future. Beyond academics, I made so many new friends, participated in fun and unique activities, and enjoyed a vibrant mix of sports and extracurriculars. It was an unforgettable experience that balanced learning and fun perfectly — absolutely worth it!"

Shaurya Akkina(Grade 10),

Pramiti, Bengaluru

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Why Krea?

In a world that’s unpredictable and where challenges are novel and unscripted, we are creating future leaders who are resilient, adaptable and ethical. At Krea, students gear up not only for immediate employability but also for lifelong leadership. Graduates from Krea are empowered to face disruption and solve complex world challenges with creativity and skills.

At Krea, learning is an
intellectual adventure

Founded by the finest of minds
Led by Interwoven Learning
Supported by global collaborations
Backed by IFMR’s legacy of 55+ years
Guided by multi-faceted faculty
Packed with immersive experiential learning
Housed at a sustainable green campus

FAQs

Who can apply for the Krea Summer School?

Students from grade 9 to 12 (includes students awaiting grade 8 and 12 results).

The Hide and Seek, Connect the Dots, Building Blocks and Matrix are one-week programmes and will be offered in two slots. The first will be held from 25 April to 2 May 2027, and the second from 20 to 27 June 2027.

The Discovery Lab Immersive programme is a four-week programme and will be offered in two slots. The first will be held from 25 April to 22 May 2027, and the second from 20 June to 17 July 2027.

Hide and Seek, Connect the Dots, Building Blocks and Matrix are fully residential one-week programmes and will be conducted at the Krea University campus, located 70 km from Chennai.

Discovery Lab Immersive is a four-week programme, with two weeks conducted residentially and two weeks conducted online. The residential component will be conducted at the Krea University campus, located 70 km from Chennai.

The participants will be awarded a Krea certificate of participation at the conclusion of the programme.

The food and accommodation are included in the programme fee.

The organisers will share the relevant onboarding information with all participants closer to the start of the programme.

For further enquiries, contact:

91504 42970 (12 noon – 8pm )