"All 3 of my children have attended ISSOS and the experience was amazing every time. They have all travelled extensively all over the world but when you ask them what their most influential trips have been they all say ISSOS was one of the best experiences of their lives" - Lorrie (ISSOS Parent USA)
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The Experience of a Lifetime
Before your son or daughter arrives, we ask for a few key preparations to help us make sure they have the best possible experience.
We provide lots of information in your Parent Portal to help plan for summer, including a Parent Handbook, Travel Guide and a Student Handbook - please read these as they will help to answer a lot of your questions.
If English isn’t their first language, your son or daughter will be sent a short English test to make sure that they're in the most appropriate class for their level. Please encourage them to complete this as soon as possible.
Most of all, help them feel excited, the experience of a lifetime is waiting!
The sections below give fuller information about planning and things to prepare, and as always, please reach out to us if you do have any questions.
What Happens After Acceptance?
Once your son or daughter has been accepted to ISSOS, there are a few important things we need you to do next.
It’s your responsibility to arrange any visas needed for your son/daughter to attend ISSOS. Details can be found on our Travel and Visas page, or more detailed information is available in our Travel Guide on the Parent Portal.
When you apply, you’ll be able to create an account in our Parent Portal. As the summer approaches, you’ll be asked to complete a student questionnaire a travel questionnaire, and any other information/forms we need.
Our Travel and Visas page has everything you need to know about airports, arrival/departure times, coach transfers, and unaccompanied minors. More detailed travel information is also available in our downloadable Travel Guide, in the Parent Portal.
For our UK campuses, travel and medical insurance is included in your programme fees.
For our USA campus, only medical insurance is provided. Please arrange your own travel insurance to cover lost luggage/delayed or cancelled trips through your own insurance provider.
You can review the policy documents for the insurance we provide in the Parent Portal. We recommend checking these carefully and arranging any additional cover you feel is necessary.
If you didn’t upload a photo during the application, please log in to the Parent Portal and upload one as soon as possible. We need these for identification purposes on Opening Day.
We will upload a Student Guide and a Parent Guide to your Parent Portal. These both contain information that will help you plan for summer and read more about what to expect on campus. They also contain packing lists so that you can make sure you have everything you need and prepare for travel!
The Application Process
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Travel and Visas
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Accommodation
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Accommodation
All students are housed in the University halls of residence. Floors are split by gender and divided by age group, and each group will have their own dedicated Group counselor.
Rooming Policy
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Rooming Policy
Each student will be allocated a single or shared room. Students who need a single or shared room for a medical reason will be given priority when allocating rooms. Full information can be found in our Rooming Policy
Safety and Security
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Safety and Security
The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority at ISSOS. Further information can be found at our student safety and welfare page
The Benefits
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Student and Parent Spotlight
Hear what our students and parents say about ISSOS
Lucy
St Andrews
“Our daughter attended St Andrews, and she couldn't have had a better experience. It's no exaggeration to say that she was happy from the moment she arrived until the moment she tearfully left! This was especially reassuring for us, as she was visiting all the way from Canada and felt quite anxious before going. As parents, we highly recommend this program."
Saif
Cambridge
“I attended Cambridge and St Andrews, my first time at ISSOS and any camp. It was life-changing—I met my best friend, gained independence, and discovered more about myself. By summer’s end, we’d already planned to meet again. Thank you to the ISSOS Family for an unforgettable experience!”
Lowa
St Andrews
"Truly the experience of a lifetime! I went to St Andrews and had so much fun. The Leadership class and electives were really engaging, and the teachers and counselors were both professional and welcoming. Excursions and activities were incredible, and I met friends from all over the world who I hope will last a lifetime. Thank you ISSOS—I’ll never forget this summer!"
Maddy
Cambridge
“I had the time of my life at ISSOS. It boosted my confidence, helped me grow, and introduced me to amazing people who inspired me to be my best self. The classes were engaging, the diversity was incredible, and I loved the day trips and evening activities. The counselors were always supportive. Huge thank you to ISSOS—I’d do it all over again!
Important downloads
Below you will find our key documents available to download, including brochures, policies, visa information, and terms & conditions. These resources are designed to provide clear and detailed information to help you feel confident in choosing ISSOS.
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.
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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.
