Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Understanding Tuition and Fees
Center for Talent Development (CTD) tuition and fees vary by the type and length of the program. View general tuition information below. Course specific fees, including any supply or lab fees, are listed on course description cards in the Explore Courses tool.
Assessments
Fees vary by test and test format. Fees for assessment in the 2021-2022 school year are available on the assessment web pages.
Weekend Programs
Program |
Tuition |
|---|---|
|
CTD Weekend at Home |
$325 |
|
CTD Encounters at Home |
$75 |
|
In-Person Tadpole Academy Parent-Child Classes |
Not currently available |
|
In-Person Saturday Weekend Enrichment Program |
$350 |
Payment Policies
- Full payment is required with the application.
- Some WEP classes have an additional lab, materials, or textbook fees. See individual course descriptions for details.
Leadership and Service-Learning Programs
Leadership Intensive (Fall 2021)
Tuition: $595
Payment in full is due at the time of application.
Tuition increases by $25 after the Early Application Tuition Discount Deadline.
- Fall Early Application Date is September 6, 2021
Online and Hybrid Programs (Academic Year)
Program |
Tuition(Per Course) |
|---|---|
| Family Program (4 weeks) | $195 |
| CTD Encounters at Home | $75 |
| CTD Weekend at Home | $300 |
| Enrichment (9 weeks) | $595^ |
| Core Essentials (9 weeks) | $615^ |
| Honors (1 credit) | $765^ |
| Honors (2 credits) | $1,245^ |
| AP® (1 credit) | $785^ |
| AP® (2 credits) | $1,265^ |
| Hybrid Courses** | Vary by Course*** |
***Please see the individual course descriptions in the Explore Courses tool for tuition information.
^Tuition increases by $25 after the Early Application Tuition Discount Deadline.
Fall Deadline for Enrichment and Core Essentials: September 6, 2021
Fall Deadline for Honors and Advanced Placement: September 14, 2021
Payment Policies
- Full payment is due with the application.
- Textbooks, lab equipment, and fees, computer programs, and hardware for online courses, if required, must be purchased separately by students. See course descriptions or acceptance materials for details.
Online Program Discounts
Center for Talent Development offers discounted tuition for school districts and homeschool groups that enroll five or more students for courses with the same start date. See CTD Online for Schools for details.
Online and Hybrid Programs (Summer)
Program |
Tuition(Per Course) |
|---|---|
| Family Program (4 weeks) | $195 |
| Leapfrog-Spark Online (1 week) | $300 |
| Encounters at Home (1 week) | $300 |
| Global Leadership Intensive (1 week) | $595 |
| Solstice Online (2 weeks) | $765 |
| Spectrum Online (3 weeks) | $1,480 |
| Equinox Online (3 weeks) | $1,480 or $2,000*** |
| Enrichment (9 weeks) | $595^ |
| Core Essentials (9 weeks) | $615^ |
| Accelerated Summer Option (1 credit) | $765^ |
| Accelerated Summer Option (2 credits) | $1,245^ |
***Tuition varies by the course type. Please see the individual course descriptions in the Explore Courses tool for tuition information.
^Tuition increases by $25 after the Early Application Tuition Discount Deadline.
Payment Policies
- Full payment is due with the application, except in the cases of students applying for financial aid and for Spectrum and Equinox online courses. Spectrum and Equinox online courses require a $500 deposit with the application, and payment of the remaining balance is due within 30 days of acceptance to the program.
- Textbooks, lab equipment, and fees, computer programs, and hardware for online courses, if required, must be purchased separately by students. See course descriptions or acceptance materials for details.
Online Program Discounts
Center for Talent Development offers discounted tuition for school districts and homeschool groups that enroll five or more students for courses with the same start date. See CTD Online for Schools for details.
Additional Information
Before completing an application, please review all program eligibility requirements and related program policies.