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Suitable for students aged 13 - 18.

Cambridge

Session 1
8 Jul 2026
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29 Jul 2026
Session 2
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Session 3
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St Andrews

Session 1
28 Jun 2026
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19 Jul 2026
Session 2
22 July 2026
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12 Aug 2026
Session 3
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Students rehearsing indoors, smiling and dancing with expressive hand movements.

Suitable for all experience levels, our theatre summer programme offers a rich and supportive environment for students to grow in creativity, confidence and teamwork - both on and off the stage.

Theatre Summer School Programme

Our exciting three-week Theatre summer programme is designed to ignite students’ passion for the performing arts, whether they have previous theatre experience or are stepping on to the stage for the first time.

Led by experienced theatre professionals, students will develop their performance skills through masterclasses and workshops. Throughout the three weeks, they will use the skills they learn to work together to create and perform an original piece of theatre that they will perform for the entire summer school at our Creative Night at the end of the programme.

ISSOS Theatre students performing a shadow scene on stage with one student reading at the microphone.
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Theatre rehearsal at ISSOS with students reading scripts on stage.
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Benefits of Theatre at ISSOS

Learn from a working professional in the Theatre industry

Develop acting and performance skills with expert guidance

Work collaboratively to devise and perform an original theatre piece

Gain confidence in voice projection, movement and stage presence

Explore direction, production, sound and lighting

Build teamwork and creativity in a supportive setting

Highly qualified and experienced teachers

Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities

Balanced programme designed to educate hearts and minds

What Students Will Learn

Throughout the programme, students will take part in a mix of hands-on masterclasses and workshops designed to build theatre skills and spark creativity. From voice projection to movement, posture and body language, students will learn how to express themselves clearly and confidently on stage. Fun and practical exercises in storytelling, improvisation and mime will help boost their imagination and bring out their inner performer.

Students will also discover what goes on behind the scenes and will be able to get involved in the creative process and help bring the final performance to life. Teamwork is at the heart of this course, and students will work together in a friendly and supportive environment where everyone gets their moment in the spotlight.

In the final week, all their hard work will come together in an exciting performance of an original piece they’ve created as a group – performed in front of the entire summer school campus.

Our theatre summer programme helps students grow as performers while building confidence, creativity and communication skills that will benefit them in all areas of life.

Elective classes run for 3 hours every weekday afternoon (except Wednesdays) and are paired with an academic class, giving students the chance to explore different passions and build a well-rounded academic experience.

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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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