study tour and summer school are both learning methods that students choose during the summer vacation, but there are still some differences between them.

First of all, from the purpose, study tour pays more attention to experience and exploration. Students can experience different cultures, broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge by participating in study tours. Summer schools, on the other hand, pay more attention to academic upgrading. Students can study their interested subjects in summer schools and improve their academic ability.

Secondly, from the formal point of view, study tour usually includes various forms such as sightseeing, sightseeing and practice, and students can learn new knowledge while playing. However, summer schools are more inclined to classroom teaching, and students need to study according to the curriculum.

Furthermore, in terms of time, the study tour is usually short, usually only a few days to a few weeks, while the summer school is longer, usually a semester or several months.

In addition, from the cost point of view, the cost of study tour is usually higher than that of summer school, because study tour includes transportation, accommodation, catering and other expenses. The expenses of summer school mainly include tuition and living expenses.

Finally, judging from the application process, the application process for study tour is relatively simple, just providing basic personal information and paying fees. The application process of summer school is more complicated, and it needs to provide transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other materials, and it also needs to pass interviews.

Generally speaking, study tour and summer school have their own advantages and characteristics, and students can choose their own learning methods according to their own needs and interests.