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ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2026):
Based on the campus of prestigious Yale University in New Haven CT, New England, ISSOS summer school program offers U.S. and international students (ages 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in northeastern USA. Our 3-week, all-inclusive, residential academic summer camps offer the choice to study one academic subject (ESL English language, Business and Entrepreneurship, Debate, Creative Writing, or Pre-IB preparation) combined with one elective subject (Film, Outdoor Leadership, Photography, Tennis, Theatre). We also offer UK academic summer camps in the world-famous St. Andrews and Cambridge universities.

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About ISSOS:

Photo of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• ISSOS was founded to provide a well balanced, supervised summer program to international students and expose them to the UK and USA as a place to travel and study.

• ISSOS prides itself on offering students a safe summer experience while at the same time providing them the freedom to grow.


Why Study at ISSOS Yale?

  Experience the Summer of a Lifetime
We offer our students the opportunity of a summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction and a unique international experience.

  Designed for International Students
Our high quality academic summer programs are designed to cater specifically for the needs of international students. We attract students from over 80 nationalities.

•  Prestigious University Setting
Founded in 1701, famed for its gothic-style campus set on 265 acres, Yale University has been deemed the most beautiful university campus in the United States, and has hosted some of the world's most public figures with an impressive list of Alumni.

  Follow in the Footsteps of the High Profile Alumni
Students who attend ISSOS at Yale University will be following in the footsteps of many famous graduates including: Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Oliver Stone, Claire Danes and Jodie Foster to name but a few.

Helping Young People to Grow & Develop:

Image of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• What sets ISSOS apart from any other summer program is that it was set up with one goal "to help young people" - help them grow and develop and help them find their passion.

• At ISSOS, we assist all our students to find out what they are passionate about and we encourage them to follow that passion.


3-week Residential Summer School Programs:
• For local and international students ages 13-18 
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject

Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college.

Elective Programs:
• Film
• Outdoor Leadership
• Photography
• Tennis
• Theatre

Accommodation:
Students stay in a centrally-located, traditional Yale University College so that students can enjoy the stunning architecture and setting, as well as a number of lawns where they can relax outdoors in the sunshine, read a book or play sports with their new friends.

Student Reviews / Testimonials:

Photos of ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2026)•  "ISSOS is a great program because there is so much variety at the school. ISSOS has totally changed the way I see the world. I have different opinions on topics because of the experiences I have had at ISSOS.

I feel that as long as I put myself out there when I am at ISSOS, I can do whatever I want and they are just going to help me to achieve things.

Kelly, USA

• "ISSOS was the first summer school that I attended. I was so nervous before I got there but once I was there I didn’t want to leave! I made so many friends from all over the world and I still talk to them daily. The teachers and counselors are so nice and helpful. It really is an experience of a lifetime."
Yasmeen

Parent Testimonial:
•  "Our son can’t think of a better place to go, a first-rate summer enrichment program, and he applied again immediately after his return. ISSOS brings a truly international mix of students together, in an exceptional and very rewarding way, to maximum benefit of all students."
Dagmar, Parent, Germany

Accommodation in Yale:

Picture of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• ISSOS at Yale University is located within the campus, students will enjoy the stunning architecture as well as a number of lawns where they can relax, read a book or play sports with their new friends.

• The locations of our summer schools are safe, stimulating and full of charm, offering our students the summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction and a unique international experience within an exceptional environment.

Disclaimer: The use of Yale University's name in this website is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ISSOS is delivering the educational summer programs. ISSOS has no affiliation with Yale University and Yale University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ISSOS programs in any way.

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Address: Yale University Campus, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-12-16 were from:

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The Beacon School, Connecticut
Courses / Programs
Situated in Stamford CT, just 40 miles north of New York City, The Beacon School is an accredited, college-preparatory private school that offers specialized, residential academic programs for international students.

Our Beacon Pathway Program and English Summer Immersion Camps offer students an opportunity to experience a comprehensive U.S. college preparatory curriculum while improving their English language skills, and living in the United States.

At Beacon, students with high-average to superior ability have the opportunity to pursue their passions, discover new interests, and develop their talents in an enriched academic setting guided by the tenets of gifted education.

Beacon’s mission is to provide an inspirational learning environment where students are free to be themselves, follow their passions, stretch their imaginations, and foster integrity.

Our students play an integral role in the development of their programs; we have found that by enlisting them in the educational process, we can instill in them a sense of ownership and personal direction.
Beacon Pathway Course:
- College Preparatory Coursework
- Intensive English Language
- Grade Appropriate Math, Science & History
- Athletics & Arts Electives
- Highly Regarded Test Preparation
- Double occupancy rooms for boarders

- Students leave Pathway with one year’s worth of credits at a US high school and admission to the best-fit school for you.

English Summer Immersion Camp:
- Duration: 3-6 weeks
- Accommodation in a hotel within walking distance of campus
- 25 hours of ESL Instruction per week
- After class activities with American peers
Hills Learning
Courses / Programs
Hills Learning is a language school that provides high-quality Mandarin Chinese classes to adults, teens and children all year-round. This summer, we are teaming up with Chess Educators to provide a unique summer camp experience for boys and girls (ages 5-12) - combine Mandarin Chinese immersion instruction with an interactive Chess program. The program takes place at Léman Manhattan Prep School, in the Financial District of NYC (close to Wall Street).

Kids will participate in fun, engaging activities, and they start off the day with a morning wakeup physical activity. In the afternoon, they get engaged in playing Chess and learning fun and effective strategies. All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.

Our Chinese language instruction is fun and effective. We follow a textbook designed specifically for children learning Chinese. All language skills are developed, from writing and reading, to speaking and listening. Through interactive games and activities, the students learn the basics of this incredible language.

The chess camp provides an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess. Chess camp activities include chess instruction and lessons, a chess lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making the camp an exciting and rewarding experience.
- Summer program for elementary school kids (ages 5-12) that combines Mandarin Chinese classes with an interactive Chess program.

All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
ID Tech Camps, Connecticut
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport CT, and Yale University in New Haven CT. Weeklong day camps and overnight camps are available for kids & teens ages 7-17. Additionally, iD Tech Academies (including the iD Programming and iD Film Academies) provide 2-week long overnight programs for teens ages 13-18. 

Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career. These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.

With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around each individual participant. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends.

“An absolutely unforgettable experience I will NEVER forget. Great instructors, camp director and technology…I deem iD Tech Camps the best camp EVER!”
- Tristan P., Student, Wesleyan University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations
Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter Summer
Courses / Programs
Every summer, Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire welcomes to campus some 750 students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the classrooms and the playing fields. We offer day and residential programs to students from eight grade upwards from the US and overseas.

Our programs, THE UPPER SCHOOL—comprised of 450 students who have completed grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve—and ACCESS EXETER®—comprised of 300 students who have completed grades seven or eight—provide a challenging academic curriculum for students. These students embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race.
The UPPER SCHOOL offers more than 100 courses of study in the arts, sciences, and humanities for high school students entering grades 10 through 12. As an UPPER SCHOOL student, you have the freedom to design your own program of study: select any 3 courses you find appealing.

ACCESS EXETER, our program for students entering grades 8 and 9, offers accelerated study in the arts and sciences. The curriculum consists of 8 academic clusters.which consists of 3 courses organized around a central theme.
Musica Vesuviana Festival - Italy Summer Camp
Courses / Programs
Musica Vesuviana (MV) offers an international summer music program in Italy for Italian and American student instrumentalists and vocalists of high school age. This 2-week camp takes place at the Fondazione Passarelli in Salerno, south-western Italy. Salerno is situated less than 30 miles south of Naples and 145 miles south of Rome.

Musica Vesuviana´s curriculum includes an eclectic mix of American and Italian music and musical styles, taught by American and native master teachers. All students will be involved in performances at the institute as well as in the surrounding communities, where they will be able to share their music as well immerse themselves in the rich and varied artistic culture that Italy has to offer.

Any student who is interested in music, whether it is Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Pop, or Contemporary would thrive at Musica Vesuviana. Students will have the opportunity to meet and make music with students from other states and countries. The classes will be taught in English. However, all students will immerse themselves in daily lessons of conversational Italian language taught by a native instructor.

As we are based in Massachusetts, our departure is from Boston's Logan Airport where students are accompanied by all the staff members. Upon our arrival in Naples, we will be met by an air-conditioned coach that will transport us and our luggage to the Fondazione Passarelli.

Financial aid and payment plans may be available for students who qualify.
- Guitar Ensemble, Rhythm and Bass
- American Music: Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Broadway Musicals,
- Classes in Ensemble, Music Appreciation, History of Music, Harmony
- Multimedia lessons
- Musical/cultural exchanges with Italian students
- Learning and playing Italian music
- History of Italian music
- Basic Improvisation/scat singing
- Italian Language Lessons
- Italian culture/history
- Customized/individual instructions
StudyAston
Courses / Programs
Learn English in the heart of New York City in summer 2024!

Based on Pine Street in Lower Manhattan, StudyAston provides junior English camps for students ages 8-17 from around the world.

Our 2, 3 and 4-week summer camps are packed with activities, and can be combined with Dance, Music, Film, or Engineering add-on classes.

Students live with a local family (homestay) or stay in nearby dormitory accommodation.

Our program operates from the renowned Pine Street school in Lower Manhattan. All Dance, Film, Music and Engineering programs are held at the school.
Junior English Language Summer Camp:
- For students ages 8-17

- 2, 3 and 4-week study options
- 17.5 hours per week in-class
- Additional "Add-on" afternoon classes are available in Music, Film, Dance and Engineering
- Qualified teachers for young learners
- Shared homestay with a local family / Dormitory accommodation
- Small class size - 8 to 10 students