Students will develop essential academic study skills, from effective writing and research skills to exam preparation and public speaking, helping them prepare for the final years of high school and early years of university.
Study Skills Summer Programme
As students go into their final years of high school and prepare for university, the ability to study effectively becomes even more important. Our 3-week study skills summer school programme gives students a range of vital tools for success in a variety of challenging academic programmes.
This course covers key skills including critical thinking and research methods, essay writing and structuring, public speaking and presentations, time management and techniques to help with academic stress.
Academic classes run for 3 hours every weekday morning and are paired with an elective class choice, allowing students to explore different interests and develop a well-rounded academic profile.
Benefits of Study Skills at ISSOS
Develop critical thinking skills
Improve essay writing
Gain confidence in public speaking
Build effective research skills
Learn stress management techniques
Improve time management
Prepare for final years of high school/university study
Highly qualified and experienced teachers
Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities
What Students Will Learn
Our Study Skills programme teaches students advanced skills designed to give them essential tools for success in the final years of high school and going on to university study.
Over the course of our 3-week programme, students will sharpen their critical thinking abilities, learning to assess information and develop more effective, independent learning.
We will cover research methods, teaching practical skills for gathering and presenting research, including how to find reliable sources, and techniques like speed reading will be introduced to help students increase efficiency when doing research.
A key focus is also on writing skills for essays and academic papers. Students will learn to construct well-reasoned arguments, organise ideas and write with clarity and impact. The course will also cover plagiarism and proper referencing.
Public speaking and presentation skills will be worked on too, as well as time management strategies, and techniques for managing academic stress, helping with mental well-being and staying focused during challenging studies.
For students with English as a second language, this course will be useful in improving academic English and give them confidence in applying to English speaking universities.
Students can also sign up to attend our University Admissions Workshop. This is offered at all 3 campuses and gives valuable information about the university admissions process.
*Before arrival, any students with English as a second language will be asked to complete a British Council English Language Test. We do this to make sure that everyone is in a suitable class and will get the most out of their time at ISSOS.
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How it works
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We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18
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Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.
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Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips
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Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.
Meet the ISSOS teachers
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Benefits of choosing ISSOS Summer School
At ISSOS, summer school is more than academics, it’s a safe, welcoming place where students from around the world learn new skills, build friendships, and grow in confidence.
What students think
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What students and parents think
Want to know what life at ISSOS is really like? Hear directly from our students and their parents as they share their experiences, memories, and what makes our summer school so special.
What makes ISSOS different
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What makes ISSOS different
At ISSOS, we go beyond a traditional summer school by combining academics, enrichment, and adventure in a safe, welcoming community where students from around the world can learn, grow, and make lifelong friendships.