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Join Our First Ever Course in China

Nanjing, 1 - 8 July, 2025

The course offers a transformative academic experience designed for the brightest and most ambitious students. This is your chance to learn from world-class professors, engage in rigorous debate, and develop the critical thinking skills that top universities seek.

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Competitive World-Class Program

Admission is highly selective, with only 1 in 4 applicants securing a place. Over the course of eight intensive days, our accelerated learning framework condenses two weeks of world-class content into an immersive experience that will challenge and inspire you.

Learn from Leading Academics

Engage with distinguished professors from prestigious world-class institutions, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League universities as they challenge you to think critically, analyse complex ideas, and develop persuasive arguments beyond the standard curriculum.

Achieve Recognised Distinction

Students receive a certificate upon completion, with top performers earning distinctions and high distinctions — motivating you to push your intellectual boundaries and showcase your achievements.

Join a Global Community

With an international student body, including participants from all over the world you will be immersed in a diverse and stimulating learning environment that fosters global connections. We expect at least half of the students joining the course to be from the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

​Become a Better Writer

New this year, our program includes an English essay-writing component with assessments at both the beginning and end of the course, ensuring measurable progress—an invaluable skill for future academic success.

​Become a More Competitive University Applicant

The skills and knowledge gained through this program ​will be very valuable in applications to elite universities, equipping students with the analytical and writing abilities that top institutions highly value.

Exclusive Alumni Benefits

JLI Alumni automatically join the John Locke Institute Alumni Association, gaining lifelong access to an elite network of top-tier professors and high-achieving peers.

Application Deadline - 1 May, 2025, 23:59 GMT

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Why Nanjing

The John Locke Institute is proud to launch its new summer school in Nanjing, one of China’s most dynamic and historically rich cities. Situated just over an hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, Nanjing offers students a unique blend of accessibility, intellectual energy, and cultural depth.

• A Gateway to Possibility: Just 75 minutes from Shanghai by bullet train, Nanjing is perfectly positioned—easy to reach, yet far enough from the noise to offer a focused, immersive intellectual experience.

• China’s Innovation Frontier: Nanjing is at the heart of China’s most exciting industries—EVs, semiconductors, biotech, aerospace, and robotics. Students gain a firsthand glimpse of where the future is being built.

• A Legacy of Learning: With a proud scholarly tradition and institutions like Nanjing University, the city has long been a magnet for bright minds. It’s a place where academic excellence is in the air.

• Where History Meets Tomorrow: Once the capital of China and home to centuries of imperial history, Nanjing blends ancient palaces and cultural treasures with sleek high-speed rail, smart-city tech, and stunning modern architecture. It’s where students can walk through 2,000 years of history on their way to a future-facing classroom.

• A Spectacular Setting: Our programme takes place at an elite campus with world-class facilities, peaceful green spaces, and a calm, inspiring atmosphere—perfect for deep thinking and meaningful conversations.

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“This summer school was a perfect setting for personal growth and academic exploration.​ I highly recommend it to other students looking to deepen their understanding and explore new academic fields without any hesitation.” - Dani

If you aspire to excel academically, broaden your intellectual horizons, and prepare for success at elite universities, don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary experience.

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