The School of The New York Times is a place for students to explore their passions and interests while meeting and networking with like-minded individuals. The School offers educational programming for both professional and pre-college audiences ranging from classes on writing, editing and content marketing to courses that explore the most important issues facing our world today, including politics, business, culture, science and innovation. Professional Programs Taught by New York Times experts, our Professional Courses are designed to provide real-time expertise across a wide range of specializations, including Content Marketing, Virtual Reality, and Writing and Criticism. Summer Academy Our Summer Academy program gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to pursue their passions while living and learning in New York City or Washington DC. We offer a unique academic experience and encourage students to take their learning beyond the classroom and into the real world. Gap Year Gap Year is a program for ambitious high school graduates seeking a transformative intellectual adventure in New York City. The program is ideal for students who are deferring college enrollment, taking time off between life stages or simply seeking an intellectual adventure as they consider future educational and professional paths. Writing Workshop Our Writing Workshop gives rising middle and high school students an opportunity to enhance their writing skills under the tutelage of some of the best writers in the world. This week-long course draws from the strength of The School’s premier writing faculty and journalism courses. Faculty Our instructors are experts in these fields, recognized thought leaders and practitioners - including award-winning writers, editors or photographers from The New York Times - who structure their classes around the real-time conversations defining their professions.