The National High School Institute
The premier university-based summer program for outstanding high school students - since 1931.

Early Debate Applications are due April 6th
Theatre Arts and Film Applications are due April 13th

SUMMER 2012 CHERUB DATES
4-wk programs (Debate & Speech)  - - July 8 - August 4
5-wk program (Film) -- June 24 - July 28
5-wk programs  (Theatre) - -  June 24 - July 29
7-wk programs (Musical Theatre) - - June 24 -August 12

Approximately 400 students will enroll in the Institute’s 3 Divisions: Debate, Film & Video Production, and Theatre Arts. Students in the Institute are affectionately called Cherubs, a tradition that began in the 1930s with the founder of the Institute, Dean Ralph Dennis.

students lawnNHSI’s goal, as stated by Dean Dennis and as followed today is, “to bring together gifted young people and superior teachers in an atmosphere of affection, knowledge, and trust.” In each of the 5 divisions, students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field; interact closely with outstanding faculty; tackle new social and intellectual challenges; and experience campus life with other exceptional high school students. NHSI students leave the Institute better able to make decisions about their future and many go on to study at the finest colleges and universities.

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Our Divisions


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Click each Division link to learn more about our programs and see how NHSI students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field.

Film & Video


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The latest technology educates today’s high school students in the art and artistry of the moving image.
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Theatre Arts

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A one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain a broad exposure to the complex art of theatre, produce and perform theatrical works. Click Here
Debate Institute


An unequaled living, learning opportunity for high school debaters that offers an intensive and comprehensive debate learning experience
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Speech

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An intensive study of both theory and practice in the competitive arena of high school speech - learn from some of the country’s finest and most accomplished speakers.
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Interested in summer journalism? Visit medillcherubs.org for Northwestern's high school journalism program.