National Computer Science School (NCSS) Summer School
About the NCSS Summer School
The National Computer Science School (NCSS) Summer School is a ten-day summer school for students going into years 11 and 12. NCSS brings together talented young people from around Australia for an intensive course of computer programming and website development at university.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 we are unable to run the summer school in 2022. The continued lockdown in Sydney and Melbourne has made it essentially impossible to organise NCSS logistics for January. We realise this is disappointing (we are disappointed, too!), but we hope you understand that the current circumstances make it impossible to organise an in-person activity of this size and complexity.
If you would like any further information, please email summerschool@grokacademy.org.
NCSS has been offered in various formats since 1996 and is organised by Grok Academy. From 2020, the University of Melbourne is partnering with NCSS to offer a Melbourne-based summer school.
The school is completely residential, with all students staying with NCSS staff in full-board accommodation provided on campus.
The cost of the Summer School is heavily subsidised by our sponsors, allowing us to make the cost per student $500 in 2020.
Designed for
Year 11 and Year 12 students (commencing in 2021)
When
Friday 3 – Sunday 12 January 2021 (inclusive)
Where in Sydney
Students will reside at the Women’s College, University of Sydney, and attend lectures and workshops at the University of Sydney.
Program details
Further details coming soon.
Application process
Applications for NCSS 2021 are now closed. Applications for 2022 will open next year.
2022 NCSS applications will be accepted from students who will complete Year 11 in 2021, and from exceptionally gifted Year 10 students. Selection of students will be based on academic performance, particularly in the subjects of mathematics and science, and demonstrated interest in computing. Personal qualities, such as community service, and social and teamwork skills will also be taken into consideration.
No prior knowledge of computing is assumed. Students who are not taking computing units of study at school are eligible to apply. Rest assured that students who enter the program as proficient programmers will also find plenty of material to extend their skills.
Enquiries
If you have any questions, email summerschool@grokacademy.org.