International Summer School UK | ISSFT
Program Overview
The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) is a premium, award-winning summer experience for students aged 13–18. Held in the world-famous university towns of St Andrews and Oxford, it combines academic excellence, personal growth, and global friendship in a safe, inspiring setting.
Students create their perfect summer by selecting one academic subject — such as Global Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & Economics, Academic English, IELTS, Medicine, or AI & Computer Science — and one elective, including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, or Photography & Digital Media. This dual-study model blends intellectual challenge with creativity and fun.
With students from over 100 nationalities, ISSFT offers full English immersion, developing confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. Beyond academics, teens enjoy cultural excursions, evening events, and supervised adventures across the UK’s most historic and scenic locations.
At ISSFT, every student is supported, inspired, and encouraged to realise their potential — it’s more than a summer school, it’s a transformative journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Dancing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Martial Arts
- Photography
- Rafting
- Soccer & Football
- Sports
- Student Tours
- Summer Camp
- Tours
- Creative Writing
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- International Relations
- Leadership
- Literature
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- English
Updated Jan 22, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Oxford, England
- St. Andrews, Scotland
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Fields & Subjects
- Creative Writing
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- International Relations
- Literature
- English
- Sports Science
- Leadership
- Sports
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
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