Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute (BLI) is an award-winning summer STEM education organization founded in 2011 in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It provides rigorous, hands-on academic programs in science, engineering, medicine, and business for high-achieving high school students, serving thousands annually from across the United States and globally. The institute's programs are led by highly qualified professors, researchers, and professionals from the Boston area, offering real-world expertise. These competitive admissions programs challenge students through immersive, research-style learning experiences, extending beyond typical high school coursework. BLI maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1 for personalized attention. BLI operates across three primary Boston-area campus locations: The Newman School in Boston, the Waltham campus at Gann Academy with Bentley University residences, and a Wellesley location utilizing facilities at Babson College and Regis College. Recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top 50 Fastest Growing Company in New England in 2025, its programs prepare students for university-level STEM study and future research careers.