Inspirational Programs & Courses
Browse high-quality academic and enrichment programs hosted by ISSOS. Each program is chosen for its academic strength, student support, and immersive campus experience.
ISSOS
ISSOS in Cambridge, by ISSOS.
- Duration
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Dates
- Dates: June-August
- Age Range
- Age Range: 13-18
- Fees
- Fees from: £7,100
Program Summary
ISSOS International’s programs in Cambridge, St Andrews and Yale have all the key ingredients for an exemplary summer school: its fully-inclusive three-week programmes are well-balanced between academia and fun, its expert faculty is second-to-none, and its setting in the beautiful grounds of the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews and Yale University is nothing short of inspirational. Its 45% student return rate says it all!
With an emphasis on broad-based learning opportunities (students choose both academic and elective classes) in a safe, nurturing environment, students will enjoy first-class learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure whilst living in a historic university setting.
ISSOS is proud of its diversity. Boasting student representation from over 80 different countries, with native and non-native English speakers mixed evenly and a 10% cap on each nationality, it creates a truly international family and fosters lifelong friendships.
Program Highlights
- Diverse student body of 80+ nationalities
- Live like a real student at a traditional University of Cambridge or St Andrews college
- Experience the Ivy League on-campus at Yale University in the USA
- Fully-inclusive, including insurance and airport transfers
- Learn from the very best academics and leading experts
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Cambridge
From £7,900
Ages 13-18
Summer 2026
ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
St Andrews
From £7,900
Ages 13-18
Summer 2026
The ISSOS St Andrews summer school in Scotland offers students aged 13-18 the opportunity to spend their summer at one of the UK's top universities.
What's Included?
- Fully-inclusive 3-week residential programme
- 45 hours of academic tuition and 36 hours of elective tuition
- Choose one academic subject from 5 options and one elective subject from 4 options
- Accommodation on-campus in a beautiful university college
- All meals (full board)
- Join a ‘clan’ and compete in team challenges: debates, dodgeball and olympics!
- Evening events, cultural activities and workshops
- Visit Oxford or Windsor on group day trips
- Formal ISSOS awards ceremony
- Full academic report and completion certificate
- Group supervised transport between airport and ISSOS campus
- Medical and travel insurance
- All course materials and equipment
- ISSOS clothing and branded merchandise
- Participation in the much anticipated ISSOS Highland Games!
Academics & Extracurriculars
University campus accommodation;Single or shared bedroom on single sex corridor;All meals included (full board)
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Theatre (Elective)
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Golf (Elective)
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Debate
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English Language
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