National Computer Science School (NCSS) Summer School
About the NCSS Summer School
The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten-day summer school bringing together talented young people from around Australia.
NCSS has been offered in various formats since 1996 (formerly at the University of Sydney), and in 2023, we will be running concurrently at the University of Melbourne and at our new Sydney home, UNSW.
All NCSS students reside on campus at a residential college, with NCSS tutors and staff providing pastoral care for the duration of the summer school.
If you would like any further information, please email summerschool@grokacademy.org.

Designed for
NCSS applications will be accepted from students who will complete Year 10 and Year 11 in 2022.
No prior knowledge of computing is assumed.
When
Wednesday 4th to Friday 13th January 2023
Where
NCSS has been offered in various formats since 1996 (formerly at the University of Sydney), and in 2023, we will be running concurrently at the University of Melbourne and at our new Sydney home, UNSW.
All NCSS students reside on campus at a residential college, with NCSS tutors and staff providing pastoral care for the duration of the summer school.
Program details
For more information on the program, eligibility, selection criteria and to apply see: grokacademy.org/ncss
Application process
Applications for January 2023 are closed.
Cost
NCSS is subsidised by our sponsors, allowing us to make the cost per student $500* in 2023 (not including travel).
*Financial assistance is available if needed, please enquire on application.
Enquiries
If you have any questions, email summerschool@grokacademy.org.