Intensive Programmes
Your Intensive programme
Explore an advanced subject in two focused weeks, with individual mentoring or a small group of motivated peers.
| Intensive One-to-oneProgramme tuitionUSD 1,950Per student | Intensive GroupProgramme tuitionUSD 950Per studentSpecific dates throughout the year | |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Exploring a personal interest with individual guidance. | Exploring a shared subject through teamwork. |
| Recommended age | 13–23 | 13–18 |
| Duration | Two weeks | Two weeks |
| Learning format | Ten one-to-one sessions of one hour with a mentor. | Small-group teaching and collaborative project work. |
| Topic and pace | Tailored to the student’s interests and academic level. | A shared topic and timetable planned for the cohort. |
| Final output | Individual research essay or capstone project. | Shared research paper and group presentation. |
| Availability | Start dates are flexible and agreed around your schedule and mentor availability. | Runs only on specific dates throughout the year. Contact Admissions directly for upcoming dates. |
| Apply for One-to-one | Enquire about Group |
Research mentors
Angelo Cangelosi is a Professor of Machine Learning and Robotics at the University of Manchester and the founder of the Center for Robotics and AI. He is also a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute and has authored more than 500 scientific publications.
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Recommended for students aged 13 to 23.
2 weeks, 10 one-to-one sessions with a mentor.
A focused sprint for students who want to explore one advanced topic in depth, with daily one-to-one guidance from a PhD candidate or researcher from the University of Cambridge, Oxford, or other top-tier institutions.
Research essay or capstone project, certificate of completion, recommendation letter (discretionary), and a detailed parent report if needed.
Recommended for students aged 13 to 18.
2 weeks, 10 group sessions with a mentor, plus 10 teamwork sessions.
Group programmes run only on specific dates throughout the year. If you are interested, contact our Admissions Team directly for upcoming dates, subjects and availability.
A focused sprint for students who want to explore one advanced topic with a small group of motivated peers and daily guidance from a PhD candidate or researcher from the University of Cambridge, Oxford, or other top-tier institutions.
Group research paper, 10-minute recorded group talk, certificate of completion, and compact parent report if needed.
Rianna
Age 15 during the programme
Intensive One-to-one
Intensive learning in action
What families receive
The Intensive programme focuses on a completed essay or capstone project; journal submission is not included. Recommendation letters depend on the student’s participation, work and performance.
Subjects
We design short, focused academic sprints around high-demand disciplines, allowing students to explore an advanced topic with expert guidance.
Sapiente prospectus
Discover our programmes and academic model in a concise prospectus designed for families considering Sapiente Education.
I created Sapiente so ambitious teenagers don’t have to wait 10 years to think at a world-class level. Our job as a team is to compress that journey with serious, one-to-one training that traditional schools simply cannot offer.
Max Patacchiola, PhD & Founder of Sapiente Education
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Strictly selective. We admit a limited number of students monthly.
Intensive programmes
Practical answers about the two-week experience, academic outcomes and getting started.
Intensive One-to-one is recommended for students aged 13–23, and Intensive Group for students aged 13–18. Both suit students who want to explore an advanced subject through focused study over two weeks. We review each student’s background, interests and goals to confirm whether the programme is a suitable fit.
One-to-one offers ten individual sessions with a mentor, with the topic and pace tailored to the student. Group brings together a small cohort for shared teaching, discussion and teamwork on a joint project. Group programmes run only on specific dates throughout the year. Contact our Admissions Team directly for upcoming dates and availability. Recommendation letters are available only for One-to-one, at the mentor’s discretion.
Previous research experience is not required. Your mentor can introduce the basics, including finding reliable academic sources, structuring an essay and using citations. Coding is only needed for projects that involve it. Some advanced topics require relevant subject knowledge or technical skills, which we discuss during admissions.
For One-to-one, you can suggest a topic or an area you would like to explore, and mention a preferred mentor. We match you according to subject expertise, academic level, goals and availability. You receive the proposed mentor’s profile and research plan before starting, then refine the topic together so it is achievable within two weeks. Group topics are agreed for the cohort.
Intensive One-to-one includes ten live online sessions of one hour, normally held Monday to Friday over two weeks. You should also reserve time each day for reading, writing, coding or other project work between sessions. The workload depends on your project and starting level, so we recommend choosing a period with enough space around school and other commitments.
In One-to-one, you work towards a refined research essay or capstone project with feedback from your mentor. An optional short presentation can be agreed together. Group students work on a shared research paper and recorded group presentation. Students who successfully complete either programme receive a Sapiente Education certificate of completion.
No. Intensive focuses on completing a research essay or capstone project within two weeks and does not include journal submission. If submission is your goal, our Scholar and Mastery programmes provide a longer research pathway with mentor and Research Assistant support. You can discuss a suitable continuation with our Admissions Team.
Sessions take place online, and students receive access to recordings, notes and transcripts to review their learning. A detailed parent report is available for One-to-one if needed; Group offers a compact parent report if needed. Recordings and private programme materials must not be shared with third parties.
Intensive One-to-one students are eligible for a personalised recommendation letter from their mentor. It is issued at the mentor’s discretion and depends on the student’s participation, work and performance. Group programmes do not include recommendation letters. Students can include their certificate, project and any letter received in future applications.
For One-to-one, a USD 200 deposit starts mentor matching after your application is accepted. It is credited towards tuition and is fully refundable if we cannot complete a suitable match. We then confirm the programme details and a start date that fits your schedule and mentor availability. Remaining tuition, or the first agreed instalment, is due before the programme begins. Group programmes run only on specific dates throughout the year. If you are interested, contact Admissions directly for upcoming dates, subjects and availability.
