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St Andrews

Our summer school home in Scotland offers students aged 13 - 18, from all over the world, the opportunity to spend their summer at one of the UK’s top universities.

St Andrews
Session 
28 June 2026
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19 July 2026
Session 2
22 July 2026
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12 August 2026
Session 3
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Historic stone buildings at the University of St Andrews campus.

A Summer School Experience in the Heart of St Andrews, Scotland

Our three-week academic summer school in St Andrews offers students the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and experience life at Scotland’s top university. Our programme blends academic study, creative enrichment and cultural activities, helping students gain valuable skills while building international friendships. Places are limited to 10% per nationality, and native and non-native English speakers are mixed at all times.

At ISSOS in St Andrews, students choose one academic and one elective and spend their evenings and weekends taking part in our specially designed activities programme and going on cultural trips to exciting nearby cities and towns.

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How it works

We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18

Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.

Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips

Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.

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The Programme in St Andrews

Exciting academics and inspiring electives, all designed to give the perfect balance of learning and creative enrichment.

Academics

Business and Entrepreneurship

Creative Writing

English Language

IB Extended Essay

Study Skills

Youth Leadership

Students sitting in groups on the lawn at St Andrews, enjoying time outside during ISSOS summer school.
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About St Andrews

St Andrews is renowned not only for its famous university, but as the home of Golf. Its charming coastal location is the perfect place to study this summer.

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About The University

Founded in 1413, St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest and top university and has seen many notable graduates, including Prince William and the Princess of Wales. We have access to a range of exceptional facilities across the campus, providing an inspiring and enriching environment for our students.

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Accommodation

Our students in the St Andrews summer school St Salvator’s Hall, exclusive to ISSOS, providing a safe and supportive environment throughout the programme. Set within beautiful grounds, it allows them to experience life on a world-class campus.

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Catering

All meals in St Andrews are included in our programme fees and are served in the oak panelled dining hall within St Salvator’s Hall.

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Cultural Trips

Find out which exciting cities you will have the chance to visit on our cultural trips if you join us in St Andrews this summer.

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Gallery

Take a look at what your summer could look like if you join us in St Andrews.

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Typical Day

Every day at ISSOS is different, but each day and week follows the same pattern regardless of the campus you choose to go to.

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Student smiling while sitting in a classroom during an academic session at ISSOS, with classmates working in the background.

Academics

Our academic classes cater to the needs of international students, and help build valuable transferable skills. Classes run for 3 hours each weekday and taught by highly qualified teachers who are experienced, working professionals in their fields.

A group of ISSOS students preparing to go out on the water fora sailing class.

Electives

Each student combines their academic class with one of our electives which meet for four afternoons each weekday. These classes let students discover exciting new hobbies or develop existing skills from our expert team of professional coaches and teachers.

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Trips & Activities

All of our students take part in our varied and exciting evening activities, clan events and cultural trips to nearby cities. Every event has been designed for our students to have fun, explore, and get to know their fellow ISSOS students from around the world.

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