# ISSOS — International Summer Schools > ISSOS runs award-winning, all-inclusive three-week residential summer schools for students aged 13–18 on the university campuses of St Andrews (Scotland), Cambridge (England) and Yale (USA). Founded in 2005 by CEO Jen Munro, ISSOS welcomes students from over 100 nationalities each year, capping any single nationality at 10% and mixing native and non-native English speakers at all times. Each student chooses one academic and one elective subject and joins a full programme of cultural trips, evening activities and workshops, supported by a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio with all staff living on campus. ## Key facts - Ages: 13–18, from all over the world - Programme length: three weeks, residential, full board - Format: one academic subject (3 hours each weekday morning) + one elective (four weekday afternoons), plus trips, evening programmes, Sunday workshops and the ISSOS Highland Games - Diversity: 100+ nationalities per year; maximum 10% from any single nationality; native and non-native English speakers always mixed - Student support: 1:5 staff-to-student ratio; teachers and counselors live on campus - Operating since 2005 (first session 2006); ~600+ students per year across multiple sessions and three campuses - Established for over 20 years - Accreditation: British Accreditation Council - Apply: https://apply.issos.com ## Locations ISSOS campuses share the same programme structure; academics and electives vary slightly by campus, while evening programmes, cultural trips and activities run at all three. - [Summer School Locations](https://www.issos.com/summer-school): Overview of all three campuses and how to choose between them. - [St Andrews, Scotland](https://www.issos.com/summer-school/st-andrews): Where ISSOS began. A safe coastal town with three beaches, cobbled streets and world-class golf, set at one of the UK's top universities. - [Cambridge, England](https://www.issos.com/summer-school/cambridge): Opened in 2011 at one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities; a medieval market town with independent shops and punting on the River Cam. - [Yale, USA](https://www.issos.com/summer-school/yale): An Ivy League campus with gothic architecture and world-class facilities in New Haven, Connecticut. ## Academics Top-quality academic classes designed for international students and taught by experienced teachers who are experts in their field. Classes run for three hours each weekday morning. Students select one academic subject to study throughout the full three-week programme. - [Academics Overview](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic): How the academic programme works and the subjects on offer. - [Debate](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/debate): Argument construction, public speaking and critical thinking. - [Study Skills](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/study-skills): Note-taking, revision, time management and exam technique. - [English Language](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/english-language): English development for non-native speakers across all four skills. - [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/business-entrepreneurship): Enterprise, business fundamentals and pitching ideas. - [Creative Writing](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/creative-writing): Fiction, poetry and narrative craft. - [Youth Leadership](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/youth-leadership): Leadership theory, teamwork and personal development. - [IB Extended Essay](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/ib-extended-essay): Support for International Baccalaureate students researching and writing the Extended Essay. - [Journalism](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/academic/journalism): Reporting, interviewing and writing for media. ## Electives Hands-on elective courses run across four weekday afternoons, taught by professional coaches and teachers, to help students discover new interests or build existing skills. Students select one elective for the full three weeks. - [Electives Overview](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/elective): How electives work and the courses available. - [Theatre](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/theatre): Acting, performance and stagecraft. - [Tennis](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/tennis): Coaching and play for a range of abilities. - [Film](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/film): Filmmaking from concept through shooting and editing. - [Outdoor Leadership](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/outdoor-leadership): Outdoor pursuits, teamwork and leadership in the field. - [Photography](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/photography): Composition, technique and image editing. - [Golf](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/golf): Coaching in the home of golf and beyond. - [Art](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/electives/art): Drawing, painting and mixed-media creativity. ## Trips & Activities - [Activities Overview](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity): The full extracurricular programme included for every student. - [Cultural Trips](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity/cultural-trips): Full- and half-day excursions to nearby cities and landmarks. - [Evening Programmes](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity/evening-programmes): Organised evening activities and social events. - [Clans and Highland Games](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity/clans-and-highland-games): Students are placed into clans and compete in the signature ISSOS Highland Games. - [Sunday Workshops](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity/sunday-workshops): Skills and enrichment workshops on Sundays. - [Additional Activities](https://www.issos.com/summer-school-programme/activity/additional-activities): Further optional activities and experiences. ## Pricing, Dates & Fees ISSOS charges one all-inclusive fee per three-week session. (Figures below are the published 2026 rates for the UK campuses; always confirm current pricing and Yale availability on the Dates & Fees page.) - [Dates & Fees](https://www.issos.com/dates-fees): Full session dates, fees and what is included. 2026 fees per session (Cambridge and St Andrews): - Registration fee: £500 - Tuition fee: £7,400 - Total: £7,900 2026 session dates: - Cambridge: 8 July – 29 July 2026 - St Andrews: 28 June – 19 July 2026, and 22 July – 12 August 2026 - Yale: dates and fees not published for 2026 at time of writing — check the Dates & Fees page What the all-inclusive fee covers: all academic tuition; all elective tuition; full-board accommodation; course materials and equipment; all full- and half-day cultural trips and excursions; evening activities and Sunday workshops; insurance; ISSOS clothing and branded merchandise; cultural events; the ISSOS Highland Games; an academic report; a completion certificate; and transport between the selected airport and the ISSOS campus. Payment: A £500 registration fee is required with every application, paid securely via Flywire (credit/debit card, wire transfer, Apple Pay or Google Pay). The registration fee must be paid in full before a place is confirmed. It is refunded only if ISSOS cannot confirm a place within 14 days; otherwise it is non-refundable. - [Terms & Conditions (UK)] (https://www.issos.com/important-information/terms-conditions): Payment, refund and cancellation terms for UK and US campuses. ## For Students (Student FAQ) Pages answering what students most often want to know about life at ISSOS. - [For Students Overview](https://www.issos.com/student): What to expect as an ISSOS student. - [The ISSOS Experience](https://www.issos.com/student/issos-experience): What makes ISSOS different and what the three weeks feel like. - [A Typical Day](https://www.issos.com/student/typical-day-life-summer-school): How a daily schedule of classes, activities and free time is structured. - [Who Are We](https://www.issos.com/student/who-are-we): The kind of students who attend and the ISSOS community. - [Getting Ready](https://www.issos.com/student/getting-ready): How to prepare and what to pack before arriving. ## For Parents (Parent FAQ) Pages answering common parent questions about safety, value and the application process. - [For Parents Overview](https://www.issos.com/parents): Key information for parents and guardians. - [Summer Camps vs Summer Schools](https://www.issos.com/parents/summer-camps): How ISSOS differs from a traditional summer camp. - [Why Choose ISSOS?](https://www.issos.com/parents/benefits): The benefits and outcomes of the programme. - [Student Safety and Welfare](https://www.issos.com/parents/student-safety-welfare): Supervision, pastoral care and safeguarding (all staff live on campus; 1:5 ratio). - [Parents Reception Event](https://www.issos.com/parents/reception): The welcome event for parents at the start of the programme. - [Application Process](https://www.issos.com/parents/application-process): How to apply, from enquiry to enrolment. ## Important Information - [Important Information Hub](https://www.issos.com/important-information): Central index of practical pre-arrival information. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.issos.com/frequently-asked-questions): Combined student and parent FAQ covering the programme, fees, travel and daily life. - [Travel and Visas](https://www.issos.com/important-information/travel-and-visas): Visa guidance and insurance cover by campus. - [Arrival and Departure](https://www.issos.com/important-information/arrival-departure): Airport transfers, arrival days and departure logistics. - [Brochures](https://www.issos.com/important-information/brochures): Downloadable ISSOS brochures. - [Policies and Procedures](https://www.issos.com/important-information/procedures-policies): Operational and safeguarding policies. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.issos.com/important-information/terms-conditions): Booking terms for UK and USA campuses. ## About - [About ISSOS](https://www.issos.com/about-issos): Company history, ethos and the ISSOS Family. - [Awards and Accreditations](https://www.issos.com/about-issos/awards-accreditations): Recognition and accrediting bodies (British Accreditation Council; GEMS for Life). - [Meet the Team](https://www.issos.com/about-issos/meet-the-team): The head office team. - [Mission & Values](https://www.issos.com/about-issos/mission-values): The values that guide the programme. - [The ISSOS Foundation](https://www.issos.com/about-issos/foundation): The charitable foundation and scholarship work. - [Working With Us](https://www.issos.com/about-issos/working-with-us): Careers and summer staff recruitment. - [News & Blog](https://www.issos.com/news): Latest ISSOS news and articles. ## AI Agent Access (MCP) This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, up-to-date content — no scraping required. - Site MCP endpoint: https://www.issos.com/_api/mcp - Wix MCP docs: https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp Available MCP tools: - `GetBusinessDetails`: Retrieves business and site details (timezone, email, phone, address). No parameters. - `SearchInSite`: Searches the site for information. Parameter: `searchTerm`. - `SearchSiteApiDocs`: Retrieves API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on this site and explains how to use them; use this for querying products and services instead of `SearchInSite`. Parameter: `searchTerm`. - `GenerateVisitorToken`: Creates a visitor session and returns a visitor access token. Must be called before any `CallWixSiteAPI` request if no token is available. No parameters. - `CallWixSiteAPI`: Calls site API methods on a visitor's behalf (query data, book, start a purchase). Parameters: `visitorToken`, `url`, `method`, `body`. - `ReadFullDocsArticle`: Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal. Parameter: `articleUrl`. - `ReadFullDocsMethodSchema`: Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method; call before invoking the method via `CallWixSiteAPI`. Parameter: `articleUrl`. What visitors can do via AI + MCP: get business details (contact, location, hours); discover programmes and services; start a purchase and be directed to the site to complete checkout; and get answers to questions without browsing the site. Notes: No authentication is required to connect to the MCP endpoint; only public site information is available; content is always live and up to date. ## Contact - Apply: https://apply.issos.com - Phone: +44 (0) 330 077 7247 - Email: info@issos.com - Address: ISSOS International Limited, 69 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5TF, United Kingdom (Company Number SC277930) - [Contact Us](https://www.issos.com/contact): Enquiry form and contact details.