ISSFT St Andrews offers a dynamic two-week summer experience for teenagers, blending academic excellence, exciting electives, and coastal adventures in Scotland’s oldest and most iconic university town.
The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) offers a world-class summer experience for ambitious students aged 13–18. Hosted at the historic University of St Andrews, the programme blends academic excellence with adventure, creativity, and cultural exploration. Each two-week session lets students choose from a variety of subjects, including English Language, Global Leadership, Business, Study Skills, IELTS Prep, and Academic English, alongside engaging afternoon electives like Golf, AI & Computer Science, Photography, Sports Leadership, and Tennis.
Beyond academics, ISSFT features a vibrant schedule of social events, excursions, and outdoor activities designed to build confidence, independence, and lifelong global friendships. With en-suite accommodation, expert teaching, 24-hour pastoral care, and a diverse international community, the programme offers the ideal balance of learning, fun, and personal growth.
Set in two of the UK’s most inspiring university environments, ISSFT provides a transformative summer experience that nurtures both intellectual and personal development.
Students stay in modern single bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and shower, designed to offer personal comfort and privacy. The accommodation is secure and well-supervised, with 24-hour campus security and a dedicated house system where age- and gender-appropriate groups live together under continuous staff care. Rooms are furnished with study space, linen and towels are provided, and communal facilities (such as laundry and free Wi-Fi) support both learning and downtime.
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