ISSOS
About ISSOS
Founded in 2005, ISSOS provides all-inclusive, three-week residential summer schools for students aged 13–18. Its model combines one academic subject with one elective, evening activities and cultural trips at university-campus locations in St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale; Yale is paused for 2026.
Teaching style
Students pair a weekday-morning academic class with an afternoon elective. Teaching emphasizes practical, interactive learning, transferable skills and individual attention, with classes led by qualified teachers, professional coaches and working subject specialists.
Reputation & Succeed take
ISSOS describes itself as one of the UK's longest-running summer schools. Its provider-owned awards page reports recognition including two British Youth Travel Awards finalist appearances, a Scottish Enterprise Award and a 2019 Private Education & Development Award.
Our take
ISSOS is a strong option for teenagers seeking a structured, all-inclusive residential experience that gives academics, creative or sporting enrichment, international community and organised activities comparable weight.
ISSOS differentiates its format through three-week residential sessions capped at 150 students, a maximum 10% representation from any one nationality, and a required combination of academics, electives, activities and cultural trips.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
Students aged 13–18 who want a three-week residential programme combining academic development, creative or sporting electives, organised activities and friendships within a deliberately international cohort should consider ISSOS.
Who it may not suit
ISSOS may not suit students who do not want a three-week residential stay or who prefer a purely academic timetable without an elective, group activities and cultural trips.
Accreditations & Recognition
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Contact
Frequently asked questions
Programmes by ISSOS
Art Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 2 sessions
Location
St Andrews
Cost
From £7,900
Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Creative Writing Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 2 sessions
Location
St Andrews
Cost
From £7,900
Debate Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
From £7,400
English Language Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
From £7,900
Film Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 2 sessions
Location
St Andrews
Cost
From £7,900
Golf Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 2 sessions
Location
St Andrews
Cost
From £7,900
IB Extended Essay Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 2 sessions
Location
St Andrews
Journalism Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
08 Jul – 29 Jul 2026
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
From £7,900
Photography Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
08 Jul – 29 Jul 2026
Location
Multiple locations
Study Skills Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Tennis Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
From £7,900
Theatre Summer Programme
Organised by ISSOS
Dates
June to August 2026, 3 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
From £7,400