The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) offers premium residential summer programmes in St Andrews, Scotland, and Oxford, England. Designed for students aged 13–18, ISSFT combines full English immersion with academic and elective study, sports, arts, and cultural exploration. Our award-winning courses promote confidence, creativity, and global friendship through Discovery, Friendship & Adventure in inspiring university settings.
ISSFT’s campuses in Oxford and St Andrews offer inspiring settings where history meets innovation. Students live and study within world-famous university towns — Oxford’s dreaming spires and St Andrews’ coastal beauty create the perfect backdrop for learning, friendship, and adventure. Each campus blends academic excellence, modern comfort, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) offers a unique dual-study programme designed to balance academic focus with creativity, activity, and cultural exploration. Each student selects one academic class to study in the mornings — options include Academic English with Study Skills, Global Leadership, Global Entrepreneurship, Medicine, and more. In the afternoons, students choose an elective course such as Golf, Tennis, Theatre, Photography & Digital Media, Ai and Computing or Sports Leadership. This structure allows students to pursue both intellectual and personal passions on the same day. Alongside classes, ISSFT offers a full evening and weekend activity schedule, with sports, social events, and excursions to local landmarks. The result is a perfectly balanced experience that develops knowledge, confidence, and lifelong friendships — blending Discovery, Friendship & Adventure in world-class university settings.
University of St Andrews 2026
Session One 11 July - 25 July 2026
£5950
University of Oxford 2026
Session One 5 July - 18 July 2026
Session Two 19 July - 1 August 2026
£6995