About Us
Award-Winning Summer STEM Programs for Teens
Who We Are
The Boston Leadership Institute is an award-winning summer program for high-achieving teens. Since 2011, BLI has provided unique, engaging, and valuable opportunities to thousands of students from around the United States and the world. Led by highly qualified and decorated teachers and professors from the Boston area, the ever-expanding BLI lineup covers Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Science.
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Our Locations
Wellesley Location
This suburb of Boston is home to a top high school in the country, as well as several elite colleges such as Babson College, Olin College of Engineering, and Wellesley College. This location is accessible by trains that go directly into Boston, making it easy to travel for weekend trips and excursions.
Boston Location
Students take classes and reside at The Newman School in the beautiful Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The academic building is on Marlborough Street, and the residence building is right around the corner on Beacon Street.
Waltham Location
The program is hosted at Gann Academy, an exceptional private school with a dynamic learning atmosphere, and students reside at Bentley University, a distinguished university known for its excellence and beautiful, student-centered campus.
Our Programs
Pre-High School
Pre-HS programs offers middle school students a unique opportunity to explore advanced topics in STEM through hands-on, engaging projects led by expert instructors. Designed to spark curiosity and build foundational skills, these one-week programs allow students to get a head start on future academics
One-Week
One-week programs give students a fast-paced, hands-on dive into exciting STEM topics—perfect for those with busy schedules. They’re also a fun and flexible way to explore different fields and uncover what truly inspires them. With a wide range of topics, there is a program for everyone!
Three-Week
BLI’s Three-Week Research Programs offer highly motivated high school students the chance to explore advanced academic topics in a college-level setting. Through a combination of classroom learning, hands-on lab work, and expert mentorship, students engage deeply with subjects. They gain firsthand experience conducting experiments, analyzing data, and applying critical thinking skills.
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