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Summer English Courses in UK for International Students

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ISSOS, Summer Schools at Cambridge and St Andrews Universities:
Give your teenager the opportunity to improve their English language skills this summer while enjoying an unforgettable holiday in the UK! ISSOS provides three-week residential summer courses to international students (ages 13-18) in the world-famous Cambridge and St. Andrews Universities. Our all-inclusive summer school programs take place in July and August.

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Beautiful & Historic University Towns:

Photo of Summer English Courses in UK for International Students• Cambridge and St Andrews are university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location for our students.

• St Andrews is located on the beautiful east coast of Scotland, approximately 50 miles (80km) north-east of Edinburgh and 80 miles (130 km) north-east of Glasgow.

• The city of Cambridge in England is situated approximately 50 miles (80 km) north-east of London.


Quality Summer Schools:
• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced summer experience of academics, fun and culture.

• Students choose one academic subject and one elective subject to study during their 3-week stay. Academic subject options include English language courses for beginner to advanced students.

• We attract students from all over the world, representing over 80 nationalities. We offer limited places to guarantee small class sizes and individual attention.

• We also offer a full program of activities, trips, cultural enrichment and the ISSOS Highland Games allowing students the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.

Choice of Academic Programs:

Image of Summer English Courses in UK for International StudentsStudents choose one academic subject and one elective subject. We offer limited places in order to guarantee small class sizes and individual attention. Classes meet daily for 2.5 hours.

Academic Programs in St. Andrews:
• English Language Course (from beginner to advanced)
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• IB Extended Essay
• Creative Writing Program 
• Debating Program
• Youth Leadership Program 

Academic Programs in Cambridge:
• English Language Course (from beginner to advanced)
• Advanced English with IELTS Preparation: This program is designed to give students an overview of the IELTS Academic exam (International English Language Testing System), which is aimed for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education.
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Debating Program
• Journalism Course

Choice of Elective Subjects:

Photos of ISSOS, Summer Schools at Cambridge and St Andrews UniversitiesScheduled four afternoons per week, these fun-filled and action-packed elective courses will enable students to discover and experience exciting subjects while gaining new skills and expertise.

Electives available in St. Andrews:
• Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.

Electives available in Cambridge:
• Photography, Theatre,, Outdoor Leadership, Tennis.

Testimonials from Parents:
•  "Our son has attended ISSOS for two summers. We couldn’t have chosen a better school! Our son returned home much more mature and self-confident and we could not believe how much he had improved his English skills. ISSOS has excellent academic standards as well as highly qualified teaching staff; we met them at the parents reception and were very impressed."
Laura, Italy•  "WOW! What more can I say, my daughter loved the summer school and talks about nothing else. She has made amazing friends from all over the world and learned so much."
Father, Germany

•  "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, Germany

•  "My daughters had a fantastic time this summer and we hear daily more about "when I was in St Andrews...". They have both had a fantastic time and have made many new friends. Both are hoping to return next year."
Mother, Kuwait

•  "Your program is one of the best I could wish for my daughter. From my point of view it has a perfect balance of learning and fun."
Mother, Russia

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Address: ISSOS Head Office, 69 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 5TF, UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-12-16 were from:

Cromwell, USA; Poland; South Africa; and more.
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International Summer School for Teens in Scotland, London & Oxford UK
Courses / Programs
Summer Camps 2024: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, OXFORD UNIVERSITY Campus.

• International Summer School for Teens offers an exclusive 3 week, residential summer programs in Scotland and London & Oxford UK in 2024.

• We specialise in providing a personalised, safe & friendly educational experience for students aged 12 to 18 years old. We welcome participants of all levels from the UK, Europe, U.S., and around the world.

• Our camp in Scotland for 13 to 18 year olds is located on the University of Stirling campus (just 40 mins from Edinburgh Airport & 45 mins from Glasgow International Airport), and our summer camp in London, England for 15-18 year olds is located on the Imperial College campus, South Kensington

• Students select one academic-based morning study option (Pre-Intermediate English, Intermediate English / IELTS, English Academic Writing, Business Leadership and Innovation, Introduction to Law, Environmental Studies & Conservation, or PRE IB / PRE GSCE Study Skills), and one sporting / creative afternoon course (Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Theatre, Photography, or Coding).

Parent Testimonials:
"Our son really enjoyed the golf, leadership, and adventure activities. Thank you to all the staff for being so easy to work with and for providing such a lovely experience!”
• Anita, USA

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens. The whole setting was more than he had expected and experienced before. A big thank you!”
• Saskia, Belgium
3-week Residential Summer School Programs in Scotland:

• Boys & Girls ages 13-18
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 'Sporting / Creative' Elective.

Academic Course Options
• English Language Courses (for Beginners/ Intermediate / IELTS exam prep)
• English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
• Study Skills (PRE IB / GSCE & PRE-SAT exams)
• Business Leadership and Innovation
• Environmental Sustainability
• Sports Science

Sport/Creative Courses
• Golf
• Tennis
• Soccer Football
• Sports Leadership
• Theatre / Drama
• Photography
Private Online English Courses from Cambridge, UK
Courses / Programs
• Reach Cambridge provides English Language (ESOL) courses for non-native English speakers / international students of ages 13 to 24 years old based anywhere around the world.

• Reach Cambridge's online English language courses and tutoring are designed to help non-native speakers of all levels to improve their English, and discover the cultures of England and other English-speaking countries around the world.

• Based since 2005 in the historic city of Cambridge in England, Reach Cambridge has provided thousands of young people from around the world with the opportunity to prepare for their exciting futures in a university environment in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• Our Online Pre-University / College Preparation Courses are already popular in countries such as Greece, Hong Kong / China, Italy, India, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, & more.

• Through intensive, one-to-one, private lessons with your English teacher, you will have conversations and lessons centered on your specific interests and needs. All areas of comprehension and communication are covered, with a particular emphasis on preparing you for whatever is coming next in your education. 
Short & Intensive English Courses Online - for All Levels:
- Study for 10, 20 or 40 hours (10 Hours - Introduction to a Subject, 20 Hours - In-depth Study, 40 Hours - Advanced Learning).

Further Studies: 
Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Management, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Engineering, Journalism & Media, English Literature, Law, Mathematics, Medicine & Life Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, SAT Preparation, Sustainability, STEM (Science, technology, engineering & mathematics), Optional Enrichment Classes (Leadership, Study Skills).
International Summer Camp UK - Camp Cooper
Courses / Programs
• The International Summer Camp UK delivers Camp Cooper, a residential summer camp designed for boys and girls ages 7-17 from the UK and around the world.

• Based in the picturesque village of Crieff, just an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Camp Cooper offers exciting activities, high quality English language tuition and the opportunity to meet new friends. You can choose to stay for 2, 4 or 6 weeks, and transportation is provided from the airport to Camp.

• Our 2018 parents rated Camp Cooper 9.5 out of 10 and 100% of them would recommend us to a friend!

• We ensure that your time at Camp Cooper is an adventure where every day is BURSTING with new and exciting things to do! Campers plan their perfect summer experience with a wide choice of electives, including English language lessons for non-native English speakers.

• Our classes provide maximum opportunities to improve English language confidence. We make learning English fun, through games, journalism, debate, creative writing, planning events, theatre, and creating a camp newspaper.

• During their time at Camp Cooper, we actively encourage campers to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning and having fun.

• Our unique combination of high quality electives, exciting outdoor activities, day trips and evening programmes is exclusive to Camp Cooper, and ensures campers have an exceptional summer experience.
2, 4 & 6-week summer camp for boys & girls ages 7-17:

Elective Activities:
Choose 2 electives per week

• English Lessons - 10 hours per week available
• Football
• Tennis
• Golf
• Other Sports (Rugby, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming..)
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Adventure
• Film-Making
• Rockstar (Guitar, Drums, Piano, Singing)
• Art
• Performing Arts
• Creative Superstar (Ice-cream / Smoothie Making, Baking, T-shirt Design, Comic Book Creation, Theatre & Costume Design, Mural Creation)
• Journalism
• Dance (Street, Hip Hop..)
The Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music
Courses / Programs
• The Ingenium Academy summer music courses for high school students & young adults aged 13 to 21: Choose from 6 exceptional week-long programmes and experience online one-to-one lessons with top musicians.

• Located just one hour south-west of London, The Ingenium Academy provides annual residential summer music courses for young musicians from all over the world.

• Our 1, 2 and 3-week programmes in summer 2024 will again take place in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester, and aim to provide a specialised musical education of the highest calibre combined with an immersive cultural experience for talented teenage instrumentalists and singers.

• Seven exceptional musical programmes are offered at our international summer music camp: Orchestral, Piano, Saxophone, Vocal, Composition, Chamber Music, and Conducting programmes.

• The heart of The Ingenium Academy lies within our distinguished faculty, which comprises some of the UK's finest teachers and musicians with extremely high standards of musicianship and expertise.

• Within our environment of creative excellence, you will experience exclusive tuition from world-renowned musicians, performances in top British venues and the opportunity to meet like-minded friends from all over the world.

Student Review:
"The Ingenium Academy was amazing, unforgettable and incredible - the happiest three weeks of my life!"
-  Anna, Cello Student, UK
Online Summer School 2022:
Piano, Saxophone, Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral.

International Summer Music Camp 2022:
1 week, 2 week or 3 week residential programmes


• Piano: Improve all aspects of piano playing

• Saxophone: Improve all aspects of playing and gain ensemble experience

• Conducting: Gain hands-on experience & tuition in conducting

• Orchestral: Form orchestral & chamber ensembles

• Chamber Music: For musicians with a passion for small ensemble playing

• Composition: For those with a passion for writing new music

• Vocal: Sing with the Ingenium Youth Choir
ECS Scotland, Edinburgh
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1995, ECS Scotland is a family run, British Council accredited English language training centre located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Specialising in small group and 1-to-1 training to professional adults, ECS Scotland offers a variety of tailor made courses starting any Monday of the year.

Combination Courses combine 15 hours of General English in a small group with a maximum of 5 students and 5, 10 or 15 hours of 1-to-1 tuition, focusing on your specific language needs. Medical, Legal, Financial, Tourism, Military, Business, email writing topics are covered. Please ask us for your specific topic area and we will create a course for you. Closed group courses are available on request.

Weekend Refresher courses give you the opportunity to practise your English communication skills in the morning and spend the afternoon exploring Edinburgh, either on your own or by joining activities arranged by the school.
- General English Group Tuition 15 hrs per week
- General English Group Tuition 20 hrs per week
- Combination Course (15 or 20hrs General English in a small group + 5, 10 or hrs 1-to-1 focusing on your topic)
- IELTS Exam Preparation
- CAE / FCE Cambridge exam preparation
- Weekend Refresher courses
-Summer Pre-Sessional Academic English courses
Lines, Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire
Courses / Programs
Downe House is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in England, located in Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire, 45 minutes away from Heathrow International Airport, one hour from Central London and half an hour from Oxford. LINES has an exclusive let of these premises during the months of July and August.

Our teachers are all qualified, enthusiastic and professional. We are British Council accredited. Our concept is "Immersion in English at all times."
Highly intensive, but fun! Students are placed into different groups according to age, from beginner to advanced levels. Max. of 10 students/class (average 7)