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Summer Schools in St Andrews, Cambridge & Yale

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Summer Schools in St Andrews, Cambridge & Yale

ISSOS offers award-winning summer schools in Scotland, England and the USA for students aged 13 - 18, from all over the world.

Explore the ISSOS Programme

All students select one Academic and one Elective to focus on for the 3-weeks and will join in with our exciting evening activities programme and cultural day trips.

Teaching Excellence

Academics

Our high-quality academic summer school programmes are designed to cater specifically for the needs of international students. Classes meet for 3 hours each weekday morning and are taught by our highly qualified team of teachers who are all experienced, working professionals in their subject areas.

Academic Options   
Electives

Creative Enrichment

Electives

Each student combines their academic summer school programme with one of our unique, elective courses which meet for four afternoons each weekday. These fun-filled and action-packed courses enable students to discover exciting new subjects, or develop existing skills while learning from our expert team of professional coaches and teachers.

Elective Options

Action Packed Adventure

Activities

In addition to our exceptional academic and elective summer school programmes, all of our students will take part in our varied and exciting activities, clan events and cultural trips. Every event has been designed for our students to have fun, explore what the local area has to offer and get to know their fellow ISSOS students.

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Arturo

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Courses are well structured. Instructors are very good. Trips to Glasgow and Edinburgh very good: they give students independence, chance to explore. The 4 o’clock activities and the Sunday workshops should have been optional from the very beginning; there is not enough free time for students to...

Potomac, United States,

5 months ago

Donatas

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We are very happy for what you have done for our son Kajus. We are recommending ISSOS here in Vilnius😃 fantastic work by ISSOS team 🙏🏻🌻

6 months ago

Siti Lailatulnorain

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Bravo to the commited team members who have worked tirelessly to support the students

Subang Jaya, Malaysia,

1 year ago

Juliane

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ISSOS, St. Andrews has deeply impressed our daughter in many ways: the atmosphere at the campus, the clans and the teacher were all a big and thoroughly positive experience for her. It helped her to grow both socially and mentally. And now she is more than eager to come back...

Hamburg, Germany,

1 year ago

Jean Paul

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Dear Emma and Louise and all the staff at ISSOS, I had to write you a letter of thank all the staff for their hard work and effort, Noah thoroughly enjoyed learning and participating in activities, and his only regret is that he could have spent more time on campus. It’s an experience of a ...

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1 year ago

Roberto

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We sent two of our sons to ISSOS and for them it was, indeed, "the experience of a lifetime". Absolutely fantastic, in all respects

Milan, Italy,

1 year ago

Tracy

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My son was very happy at this camp. Got his IB EE research done and started writing the first draft. Still keeps in touch with all the close friends he made there.

Anaheim, United States,

1 year ago

Jana

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Hallo please can you send me here David Pistek report? Thanks. Jana Sisolakova mother

Bratislava, Slovakia,

1 year ago

Anonymous

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No question that our teenager previously had a great time at an ISSOS summer camp, that part is not in question. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, understandably ISSOS canceled the 2020 summer sessions. Given that these were circumstances beyond everyone's control and certainly the control of th...

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3 years ago

Alejandra

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My daughter had a great experience at the summer camp. She made life long friendships and she loved learning about different cultures. Her time at Cambridge nourished her passion to learn and be the best person she can be.

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4 years ago

Ayman

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Nadim had a enriching experience and we were very happy with the fruitful encounter we had with the team.

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4 years ago

Symeoni

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An unbelievable life experiencefor my daughter

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4 years ago

Esther

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My experience at ISSOS has taught me so much, not only educationally, but emotionally as well. I made so many new friends who I still stay in touch with till now. All the counselors and teachers are friendly and open and make the ISSOS adventure easy and fun.

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4 years ago

Shirley

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My daughter loved it. It was a great experience for her. The organization, the activities, the personnel, everything was good. I am very thankful and glad that I sent her to ISSOS summer camp. It was an experience that they never forget and the friends from there will be for a lifetime.

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4 years ago

Anonymous

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The summer school itself was a great experience for my son, who came to ISSOS (at Saint Andrews) for the first time. He liked the activities, the school lessons and the teachers a lot. The booking process was unsatisfactory, as there were uncertainties about the status of the application and r...

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4 years ago

Assaad

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Charles had an amazing time and enhanced his English language.

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4 years ago

June

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James and Lauren enjoyed very much the Debate program! Lauren cannot wait to go back next summer - 2020!

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4 years ago

Alan

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It made everyone feel welcomed and safe.

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4 years ago

Nathalie

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Excellente expérience ! 👍😁

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4 years ago

Ricardo

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where young people learn and have fun

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4 years ago

Rola

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Amazing team amazing atmosphere

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4 years ago

Florence

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nous trouvons que le rapport est trop succinct, et nous estimons pas normal du tout de lire " trop d bavardage ", à vous de faire la discipline pendant les heures de cours. Sentiment de trop de laxisme et rigolade alors que le matin ils sont à ISSOS pour travailler

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4 years ago

Chunliang

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The summer camp is organized and content-rich.Hope for more deep projects.

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4 years ago

Danielle

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My daughter has attended ISSOS from 2016-2019 and has done the “HAT TRICK” of all 3 campuses and my son has attended at St. Andrew’s and Cambridge and plans on attending Yale this summer. My husband and I cannot say enough about how great Jen, her councellors, and her program is. This program he...

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4 years ago

Florencia

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My daughter Fernanda again had a wonderful experience at Issos. The academic experience motivated her to pursue future goals and the overall experience was very enriching. She says it is her favourite place in the world. Thank you Issos for the careful planning and implementation of all aspects...

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4 years ago

Catherine

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Our son Guillaume had an extraordinary experience at Issos Cambridge . Meeting and making friends with people from all over the world , great tuition and wide variety activities . He loved the Scottish country dancing 🤩 and the clan games !

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4 years ago

Polly

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My son has been twice, first to Cambridge, then Yale the following year,not only did he have a brilliant time but it was the making of him and he was able to become much more self confident. He is now at the University of his choice and seems to be settling in well!

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4 years ago

Vincenzo

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It was the best experience of my daughter's life. She will remember for ever ISSOS at Yale, all the friends she met and the incredible staff. Thank you

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4 years ago

Mona

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Both my children Yassmina and Kareem had an unforgettable experience Thank you ISSOS for all your efforts Mona Maktabi Youssif

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4 years ago

Inga

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Friendly and professional staff. Fantastic experience!!

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4 years ago

Mobashar

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It was a good experience for my child. My daughter had an amazing time there and made a lot of friends.

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4 years ago

Astrid

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Summer school, new experience for our daughter and for us as parents too. She had a great time, improved her English language skills and gained so much self confidence. The friends she met at ISSOS are friends for much longer than the 3 weeks at Yale. New travel plans for summer 2020 are in devel...

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4 years ago

Santa

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Aryan, came back a changed better man. More aim, purpose and great friendships too. Well done. Keep it up. Cheers

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4 years ago

Veronica

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Fantastic ! Lorenzo had great fun, the teachers and the staff were really kind and nice. He met people from a lot of countries and made friends. We look forward to coming next summer.

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4 years ago

Claude

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It was a very good experience for Raphaëlle unless the tennis courses wish appeared not serious and without benefit

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4 years ago

Elina

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A great experience !!!! My son spent amazing time with his new friends from all over the world !! Academic session he choose, gave him a lot of new knowledges! It’s sure he will attend it again !!

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4 years ago

Fanny

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My daughter Juliet experienced ISSOS last summer in Cambridge and she had the best time ever Excellent teachers, beautiful environment, staff is great Thank you so much for her again

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4 years ago

Anette

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First experience with ISSOS and an excellent one. One negative issue has to be mentioned though: The roommate didn't work out at all for our son, which was a little sad. He took it as a learning experience.Since Clemens will return next Summer, we would like to request a single room.

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4 years ago

Ziad

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My kids were extremely happy. The attention was great The programme was interesting and fully loaded

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4 years ago

Olga

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The program is very interesting, strictly recommend it!

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4 years ago

Walid

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Food was below expectation

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4 years ago

Theoni (Noni)

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Very well organised, safe and creative environment and indeed both kids had an experience of a lifetime!

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4 years ago

Joumana

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I sent both my boys to Issos, according to them best time of their lives! They loved every minute and made the most amazing friends.... both were in tears when the time came to leave!

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4 years ago

Anna

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it was a wonderful educational experience.

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4 years ago

Lava

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We did not have a good experience at ISSOS Yale in summer. The program was hosted on the Yale campus but did not have any association with the university. The teachers were students from regular colleges like any other local community camps. One of them was a mom who wanted to be close to her dau...

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4 years ago

Malgorzata

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ISSOS both in Cambridge in 2018 and in St Andrews in 2019 have been a fantastic experience for my son. He loved it, met fantastic people, came back stronger, more self confident. It has also influenced his decision to apply for University abroad. You really do a fantastic job and I am very gratef...

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4 years ago

Jessica

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Everything was great. Excellent experience.

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4 years ago

Meral

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My daughter’s first year was Cambridge campus, she had a great time and many friends. Second year was in St. Andrews She didn’t want to leave had an excellent time great friends, great i structers especially drama teacher was wonderful, she said. She is thinking of attending this summer again....

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4 years ago

Alex

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Excellent experience

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4 years ago

Richard

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Alexander had a wonderful educational & fun experience

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4 years ago

Angelika

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Everthing was excellent, exept the food!

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4 years ago

Akihiro

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I think my daughter enjoyed this summer school. It was first time to attend a summer school for her, and she was a little bit nervous at first. However, after the experience, she was saying that she has a nice time by making new friends and learning the culture. I am happy for her.

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4 years ago

Inna

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Thanks a lot to the ISSOS team! This place is for new impressions, knowledge, friendship and decisions. My child learned a lot about herself. I am, as a parent, thankful for that!

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4 years ago

Nicole

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Wonderful and amazing Organisation and you made the happiest kids!!!!

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4 years ago

Anonymous

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

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5 years ago

Anonymous

The most amazing experience of my life!!!

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5 years ago

Simoine Maylor

I have been going to ISSOS every summer for the past 3 years and I can honestly say they were the best summers of my life. I have met a lot amazing people from so many different countries around the world and made friendships that I know will last forever. It’s not even just the students ...

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5 years ago

Yasmeen

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 l...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

it was the best experience ever. i was so nervous the first few days. but everyone was so nice and sweet

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5 years ago

maya germanos

My daughter just entered from Issos st andrews, she enjoyed a lot, wished it was even longer as she did lot of friends from all over the world as well as she appreciated councellors very friendly like big amazing family. She learned a lot from different cultures, she loved the place ,advantures a...

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5 years ago

G. Werhahn

Both my daughters attended ISSOS St. Andrews for the first time this year. They both raved about how friendly and well organised this camp was and both said it was the best camp they attended so far. They particularly liked the counsellors, the games and the afternoon activities (film and drama) ...

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5 years ago

Susan Allen

We encouraged our daughter to attend in order to develop a larger view of the world. That goal was definitely accomplished! She formed strong friendships with teens from all over the world and really didn’t want to come home. She had so much fun with all the activities. For her it truly was “the ...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

I had a lot of fun this summer. It was incredible! You have the chance to improve your english while meeting new friends. Every evening program was funny.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

My son was reluctant to attend St Andrews despite his sister having previously attended both St Andrews and Cambridge where she had the most amazing times. Whilst not as confident as his sister he quickly settled in and clearly had the most amazing time. He was busy from morning until night, enjo...

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5 years ago

Kalai Selvi

My son Akhila attended ISSOS at St Andrews this year . It was one of the best thing I have done for him as a parent . He was initially unsure if he should go but once he was there he had an AWESOME time ! Made lots of friends and definitely see a change in his attitude for the better and I am con...

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5 years ago

Rengin Karabey

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My two sons have returned from Issos St. Andrews, and it was their first onboard experience. They were really happy and told us that they wish it was 2 more weeks longer :) They had really great time, had lots of friends from different nationalities. The lessons they took were also very useful fo...

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5 years ago

Stella K

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My daughter just returned from ISSOS St Andrews 2018. I knew she had the most amazing time the moment she started crying right there at the airport about not wanting to come back after 3 weeks!! She is really keen to attend next year! Thank u St Andrews team! Did I mention Scotland is the most am...

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5 years ago

Ben Mohrstedt

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Great people, awesome awesome, awesome indeed. Miss everybody so much. I really would like to come back.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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I attended ISSOS 4 years in a row at the St. Andrews campus. My only regret is that I didn't decided to attend earlier than I did! After my 1st year I begged my parents to let me return, so much so that the very next day from returning I was already in for the next. Everything about the program i...

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5 years ago

GF

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Our son went to ISSOS St Andrews 2 years in a row and loved it. he felt it was a good way to prepare for his IB exams and also make new friends and do different things. Now our daughter's turn and she is about to spend her second time in St Andrews as well, and cannot wait to get there. it is th...

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5 years ago

Lorrie Worrell

All 3 of my children have attended ISSOS. The experience of each one was amazing. They have all traveled extensively all over the world. When you ask them what one of their most influential trips have been, they all say ISSOS was one of the best experiences of their lives. They made friendshi...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

I had a great time at ISSOS, I went three times and I remember having an amazing three weeks each time I went.

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5 years ago

Danielle Jobb and Brendan Roddy

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Our daughter attended ISSOS Yale in 2017 at the age of 14. This was her first time away from home alone so there was much nervous anticipation. The entire ISSOS team was fantastic and helped her with her nerves. I knew she had a fantastic time as a day after camp had concluded she turned to m...

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5 years ago

Tunc Bora Bergsan

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Friends and the general location that we were presented with...

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5 years ago

Luis&Bela

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Our 17-year-old son was overwhelmed by the friendly environment, the social atmosphere and the other teens he met, and, most prominently, by the insights on creative-writing and on film-making he acquired, all while having loads of fun. We have the impression it was a great help in his UCAS appli...

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5 years ago

Elias Karam (Alexander's father)

It was a nice exposure to new cultures, environment, social and educational experiences. Friends were made, bonds that have remained much longer than the 3 week course. furthermore the exchange of information and experiences has led to a more focused view of the future. better judgement can be ma...

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5 years ago

Milan Kucharcik

ISSOS provided with my son (2 times) and daughter (2 times) between 2010 - 2015 the most valuable summer vacation experience right in the age they were able to recognize... ISSOS was able to fulfill all promised. Beautiful camps (both Cambridge or Saint Andrews) and long term friendships for ki...

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5 years ago

Susanna Ortega

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Friendly environment, caring teachers and staff, dynamic activities, international atmosphere where everyone feels welcome with lovely facilities and great landscape. The program is well organised and balanced with the academic areas as well as social activities. My son came back home every su...

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5 years ago

Nils

My daughter (14yo) had a fantastic stay at Cambridge.

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5 years ago

Drs. Ulrich and Andrea Depmer

well organized, wonderful staff, nice and save accomodation, perfect communication with the parents. We strongly recommend ISSOS to everybody, who want their children to have a wonderful and challenging experience in the UK. Sincerely Dr. Andrea Depmer Dr. Ulrich Depmer Tarifa, Spain

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5 years ago

Dwitya Widyasari

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As a parent sending off my daughter for the first time, I couldn’t help but worry. But the staff at ISSOS had been so helpful with all my questions and concerns by email that I was reassured that my daughter would be in good hands. During my daughter’s stay at St Andrews, she had a bit of a probl...

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5 years ago

Raffaella

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It is the third year that my son Cristiano goes to ISSOS at St. Andrews and each time he comes back with enthusiasm. It is a fantastic experience I suggest to everybody!

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5 years ago

Dani Richa

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I would like to highly recommend ISSOS. My elder daughter attended previously and we found the whole experience a delight. It was educational at the same time as being entertaining and stimulating for the children. She had the opportunity to meet people from around the world and with whom she has...

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5 years ago

KMaia

The entire experience at ISSOS was extremely positive in both of my twin sons. It did exposure them to a new universe of learning and personal enrichment.

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5 years ago

Erik-Jan Kramer

Our son Sijbren attended ISSOS at St. Andrews for 3 weeks last Summer. His emphasis was on golf and creative writing. The program is extremely well organized, and a great way to give your child an opportunity to become more independent in a safe and fun environment. My only regret is that we did ...

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5 years ago

Kim Phillips

ISSOS was life changing for my daughter. She attended the St. Andrews ISSOS. The program was very well run, the counselors, teachers and all of the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. They even remembered to celebrate my daughters birthday and brought her a cake! The progr...

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5 years ago

Maddy Klass

ISSOS was an incredible experience. I became friends with people from different countries that even months after ISSOS I still talk to. The kids were all kind people and the teachers worked very hard to make classes interesting and enjoyable. The large amount of independence allowed us to roam ar...

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5 years ago

Jean-Marc

Our daughter attended the St Andrews 3 week session in July two years in a row. The experience truly developed her academic skills through the enriching debating course, her self-confidence and overall her comfort level in English. All this took place in a great atmosphere with on-going social ev...

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5 years ago

Angela Griffiths

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Madeleine attended ISSOS Cambridge in 2014 and did the Pre-IB and Outdoor Leadership courses. It was one of the best things we have ever done, she gained so much from the experience - everything it says on the tin and much more! The Outdoor Leadership course was fantastic and really drew out the ...

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5 years ago

Maximiliano Meth Gasca

ISSOS has been an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to attend to Cambridge and Yale´s summer courses. It is amazing how you incorporate with people from all over the world, how the staff treats you is absolutely amazing. "An experience of a lifetime" could not be more accurate, those six ...

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5 years ago

Julie Mulhern

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My daughter had the privilege of attending the International Summer School of Scotland at St. Andrews University for three weeks during the summer prior to her junior and senior year. I can say, that ISSOS was one of the most amazing experiences she has ever had. During her time there, she met n...

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5 years ago

Manu, Belgium

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The 3 weeks in St-Andrews were very useful for my son. He discovered the manner to debate on many different subjects, combining that with his favorite sport and with a lot of funny activities. But on top of that he created a network in the world and continues to meet his friends in different cou...

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5 years ago

Isabelle

It is very well organized. Children are coming from many countries. They really enjoy their stay and make very good friends.

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5 years ago

Fatma Al Hatmi

the kids loved it ,they improved their social skills ,enhanced their confidance but more importantly to them had fun and made life time friends

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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ISSOS offers great Northern summer short courses for young people, situated in beautiful historic universities, with plenty of variety and fun thrown in! It is a well organised and safe program which gives young curious minds an experience of a life time.

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5 years ago

carlo

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I had my sun at ISSOS (St. Andrews ). It was an excellent experience to learn English and socialize in an international environment. He made friends and memories for life. I suggest ISSOS to everybody..

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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I ran into ISSOS on the internet by chance, I thought I had found an amazing summer school, but it was a lot more. With ISSOS I joined a world. A world of people with wonderful experiences to share, incredible ideas, dreams and belief. Thanks to ISSOS I achieved a new and more aware prospective o...

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5 years ago

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I went there a summer and had a lot of fun. There was no time to be bored: both the activities more "academic", if I may, and the sports evenings were really cool for a teenager. I would very much recommend this Summer School if I were asked!

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5 years ago

Marcy Long, Hong Kong

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Both of my sons attended ISSOS at St. Andrews and loved it. We are US citizens but the boys grew up in Hong Kong. I think it was the first time outside of Hong Kong they were surrounded also by so many third culture kids, or at least kids interested in meeting other international students. I l...

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5 years ago

Jeroen Dossche

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My son attended ISSOS at St Andrews several years in a row - he always looked forward to "his" summer school. The culture at ISSOS is something unique, it is not only very positive and powerful but also truly inspiring. It is a great learning experience and provides the students a window to the ...

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5 years ago

Jane

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Last Year my son went to ISSOS program in Cambridge. He did Business Studies and Fencing as an elective. He loves the program and had a great experiences in academic, sports, cultural and friendship. This year he will go for St Andrews and ready to explore more with his buddies in ISSOS. T...

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5 years ago

Mr. and Mrs. B

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Our son attended ISSOS n St. Andrews, Scotland when he was 15 and 16. He had a fantastic experience and we were so comfortable that he was in great hands with Jen and the staff. He loved the programs and the golf was incredible. He is in college now and we often say that ISSOS was such a confid...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

They took great care of my daughter over the three weeks. She has made life long friends that she still keeps in touch with and always brings up activities and moments from that summer.

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5 years ago

Alexander Nicolaides

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Before enrolling our daughter (15 ½ years old) to ISSOS’s summer camp at Yale (debate & tennis) we were aware of ISSOS’s reputation and of the high standards of its programs. Upon her arrival at Yale our daughter e-mailed that “everything was perfect, the coaches were hilarious and the daily sche...

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5 years ago

Cato Mørk

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I had two sons at ISSOS (St. Andrews and Cambrigde). For both of them it was an excellent experience to learn English and socialize in an international environment. They made friends and memories for life. I have one more son (11 y) and he will also attend ISSOS when he becomes older.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

My daughter and son who are three years apart went to ISSOS when they were 15 and loved it. Beautiful surroundings, stimulating international atmosphere and enough structured activities to make it fun. They enrolled in the golf program and the Speech and Debate Course which were great experiences...

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5 years ago

Marie

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My daughter Lea went to St Andrews . She did Youth leadership and chose film as an elective. Both were fantastic choices and she learned a lot. I really would like to thank ISSOS for that fantastic summer! I recommend ISOS to everyone! Marie

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5 years ago

Anonymous

My two teenage nieces went to ISSOS program in St Andrews, Scotland and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. ISSOS's program is academic, cultural, sportive, and also adventurous. It's a right blend for my nieces and I am glad they learnt in such a fun and enlightening environment with brill...

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5 years ago

Jenny

I had a fantastic time at ISSOS (St Andrews) in 2012. All the staff were amazing, very helpful and always there for us. There was a wide range of fantastic activities and day trips and the lessons were very interesting as well. I made friends from all over the world and I returned home much more ...

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5 years ago

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At issos they had a great time learning and enjoying sports activities public speaking and independence. Let’s not forget fun and friendship. Thank you issos for this great summer camp.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

Our son was three times at ISSOS. He enjoyed this times very much and he learned a lot and his english improved very much. At ISSOS he met a lot of people from the whole world and unti today he is in contact with some of them.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

My son, Ian, joined the St Andrews summer camp in 2014. He had such a good time and it was an eye opening experience for him. He will remember that experience for rest of his life.

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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Sent our son twice to ISSOS in St Andrews. A great experience which definitely helped contribute in shaping him as a person during his teenage years. Highly recommend.

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5 years ago

Caroline

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Choosing ISSOS is one of the best thing that I have ever made in life. My son has lots of positive experiences from ISSOS. He never said a negative thing about ISSOS. He went to other summer school before but said ISSOS is the best. We already registered again this year and our son is looking fow...

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5 years ago

Fernando Diaz

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My son loved ISSOS he said that truly is the experience of a lifetime as advertised. It is a great combination of learning and fun.

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5 years ago

Pedro

ISSOS experience change the live of my daughter. Cambridge, the crew and obviously the international work environment were a turning point to her.

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5 years ago

Niyaz

Very friendly, professional staff.

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5 years ago

George

The environment the staff the organisation

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5 years ago

Laura Feist

I have been to ISSOS three times and those three summers were the best summers of my life! I have met the most amazing people and made great friends in just three weeks! If I could do it again I would! Sadly i’m too old now....

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5 years ago

Pauline

An amazing experience and beautiful memories for my son Burton who attended many summers in a row the summer school at St Andrews . He won the fda french national debating championship thanks to various skills he acquired at Issos . I found the spirit of the coaches very pleasant and the exe...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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My daughter spent her first summer at St. Andrews and loved it so much she went back the following summer to Cambridge. The program is well-run, and the classes and activities are terrific! I have recommended this program to many people and will continue to do so.

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5 years ago

Amy Sarbinowski

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My son, Will, gained a tremdous amount of confidence during his summer at St. Andrews with ISSOS. The easy comraderie created by the instructors allowed him to make lasting friends from all over the world. He gained debating skills that made him more confident in his classes this year. Will was a...

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5 years ago

Maria A. Poinçot L

My daughter Ximena, liked it very much. She made many friends and maintain contact with them. He experience was sensational.

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5 years ago

Sharon

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My daughter returned from St Andrews a more confident and positive person. She remains friends with those she met some three years later and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The following year she attended the Cambridge campus with just as positive an experience and still talks of the wonderf...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

My daughter attended issos both at st Andrew's and Cambridge and loved the experience. I would recommend it to anyone.

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5 years ago

Anne

The whole ISSOS team takes very much care of everything and they help you in case of any problems. The kids have lots of fun and they learn a lot during the three weeks at ISSOS. That‘s the reason why our son will return. Thanks!

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5 years ago

Anonymous

Issos was an amazing experience.

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5 years ago

Moritz's Mother

My son attended ISSOS at St. Andrews for two summers and loved it. He made some fantastic friends from around the world and even three years later remains in close contact with them, visiting when circumstances allow. ISSOS offers a wonderful and unique combination of academics and extracurricula...

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5 years ago

Anonymous

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It was a great experience for my son where he found a well structured course and an amazing programme. The beauty of it was how this event could mix the academic benefit with fun.

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5 years ago

Mauro Marchione

Issos was an enchanting experience for my son. He met many boys and girls from different Countries and he had a perfect mix between sport (golf especially), study and jokes. So, I can suggest absolutely!

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5 years ago

Nicole Lee

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I had an absolutely great time at ISSOS St Andrews in 2016! When they say it's the experience of a lifetime, they really aren't kidding! It's all of that and so much more, it's the perfect place to meet people from all around the world, build lasting friendships and learn all at once! The accommo...

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6 years ago

Antonietta

ISSOS has been AMAZING. I liked it so much that I went for four consecutive years. I made so many new friends from all over the world with which I still keep in touch, and I feel that this is something amazing. It taught me how to adapt to the boarding school I eventually went to and to the unive...

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6 years ago

Emma De Jong

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ISSOS, contrary to all other camps I have stayed at, has made me feel at home. I have met the most amazing people, most of which I am still friends with today. Over these three weeks you become so close to these people that it's hard to leave at the end of the camp. Every individual is so special...

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6 years ago

James

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My 14 year old son Charlie had a great time at St. Andrew's. He was a bit nervous when we dropped him off, but when we went to collect him he was brimming with excitement and reluctant to say goodbye to his new friends. He especially enjoyed the debating course, but also just the fresh air and fr...

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6 years ago

Ralph, Hong Kong

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Our Son has tremendously enjoyed the ISSOS Program, as it has been a good combination between formal education in relevant tooocs for Business, Economics and Free Speeches, as well as a good share of Sports-Activities and Bonding time with you Adults globally

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6 years ago

Anonymous

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My daughter attended ISSOS for 4 summers. She enjoyed every session, made many friends and was able to explore diverse options such as golf, film and debate. The experience at ISSOS has resulted in global friendships, new interests and confidence. It is truly an amazing program and has the potent...

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6 years ago

Anonymous

We sent our daughter to Issos St. Andrews. It was a great experience for her and helped her a lot in her IB program. She learned a lot and got much more confident. We can clearly recommend the summer school.

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6 years ago

Richard B.

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Many fantastic summers for our 3 children. Professional staff, safe and fun.

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6 years ago

Joumana Rachid

We sent our son Luca to Issos St. Andrews and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. He came back more confident and full of stories of amazing experiences he had and of the new friends he made. The whole program was well rounded and his counselors were great teachers. The only thing that...

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6 years ago

Lynn

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I spent two summers at ISSOS, one in Cambridge 2016, and one in Yale 2017. I made a lot of very good friends during that time, and I loved it a lot. Also, the two campuses, and the structure of the day was so different at the two campuses. So going twice is definitely not a bad idea!

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6 years ago

Anonymous

International ambiance

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6 years ago

Anonymous

I had the best time at ISSOS, the teachers were great, I learned a lot and had lots of fun too! I made friends from all over the world and I didn't want to come home, it really was 'the experience of a lifetime'.

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6 years ago

In their own words

If you would like to know more about life at our campuses you can hear it directly from some of our past students. These are their stories about life in the ISSOS Family:

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