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Additional Activities

Outside of classes, all students take part in our exciting and varied summer school programme of activities and events.

ISSOS students sitting on the lawn at the University of St Andrews, holding gingerbread men and enjoying snacks outside the historic quad.

Discover new passions, recharge after classes, and expand your friendship circle every afternoon. Our 4pm Additional Activities help you unwind and meet more new people within the wider ISSOS community.

Additional Activities at ISSOS

After electives each weekday (except Wednesdays), students have the choice of signing up for our Additional Activities, designed to be fun and sociable, and the perfect way to round off the school day. Led by our talented staff team, what’s on offer reflects the skills and interests of our Counselors each year. Whether you’re keen to get active, creative, or are just curious about something new, there’s always an opportunity to take part in something different. These activities also help students expand their social circle beyond their classmates and spend the time between classes and dinner learning new things.

Group of ISSOS students standing together outside a Yale University building during a summer programme event.
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Three female students smiling and holding a volleyball outdoors on a sunny day.
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Typical Additional Activities

Running clubs or fitness workouts

Book club

Baking

Social media photography

Rounders or Beach time

Music jam sessions

Outdoor games

Make your own natural skincare

What are Additional Activities?

Our 4pm Additional Activities are flexible activities that give students a chance to relax, explore, and socialise after classes. Because our Counselors build the sessions based on their own passions and talents, what’s on offer each day varies by campus.


After the first few days, signing up for 4pm activities is optional, but they’re a great way to try something you might not have done before and meet students from different classes or Counselor groups.


Students can also request a particular 4pm activity if there is something they’re interested in doing that they would like to share with others.


Beyond broadening your skill set, taking part in our Additional Activities is a great, low-pressure way to make the most of your afternoons and keep building new connections within the ISSOS family.


Students who choose to have free time instead can either get some well deserved rest and relaxation in their room, or can go and explore the local town with friends.

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Three Yale ISSOS students wearing white ISSOS t-shirts with the student in the centre shaping a heart with her hands.

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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.

Meet the ISSOS teachers

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Benefits of an International 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.

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