Travel Arrangements

It is up to each student to make their own travel arrangements to/from the UK this summer. For those students arriving by plane transportation from Edinburgh International Airport and Stanstead International Airport will be available free of charge providing students arrive before 4pm and depart by 12 noon on closing day. Travel arrangements can be made outside these times at extra cost.

Arrival (By plane)

All students will be met at the named airport by a member of the summer school staff (before 4pm) who will be easily identified and who will help students with their bags and will accompany them to the summer school. All students must arrive on the following dates:

St Andrews

• Session 1: Sunday 01st July
• Session 2: Wednesday 25th July

Cambridge

• Session 1: Wednesday 18th July

We have coaches leaving from Edinburgh International Airport and Stanstead International Airport from 10am to transport our students. Times for coach departures will be determined once we have all students travel information. We ask that all students book flights that arrive before 4pm on opening day.

A uniformed representative of the summer school will be waiting at the airport to welcome all students and accompany them to St Andrews or Cambridge. Please note that staff will be at Edinburgh International Airport and Stanstead International Airport from 8am on opening day and not before.

Please note: Due to the large amount of students arriving at the airport, your son/daughter may have to wait for other student’s flights to come in. We will try to make this wait as short and comfortable as we can.

Other forms of transport

If students arrive by train, pickup will still be available at the airports but students will have to make their own way to the pick up point. Please let us know ahead of time if this is to be arranged. For those arriving by car; a map of how to reach the summer school campus will be sent if required.

Departure

All students will be escorted to the airport. Students are asked to book flights that depart on the following dates before 12 noon.  Flights as early as 7am are suitable for departure.

St Andrews

• Session 1: Sunday 22nd July
• Session 2: Wednesday 15th August

Cambridge

• Session 1: Wednesday 08th August

In the unlikely event a problem occurs or a flight is severely delayed, we will arrange for accommodation in a hotel, at an extra cost to the parent or guardian. We have coaches leaving for the airport from 3am and coach times will be confirmed once all students travel information has been received.

It will be your responsibility to provide the International Summer School of Scotland with a detailed breakdown of your travel arrangements. Once all travel arrangements have been confirmed please fill in the travel information form. (For those booking international flights please also note that if you have had to acquire entry clearance (visa) for your son/daughter in order for them to travel to the UK this summer you will not be able to purchase an open-ended flight ticket.)

If your son or daughter is traveling as an unaccompanied minor (under the age of 16) we ask that you book a flight with in the time frames stated.

Insurance

All students must purchase suitable travel insurance which covers them when abroad. For those students who live within the EC standard summer holiday insurance packages will suffice, while those who live out with the EC will also require medical cover.Please make sure to provide the International Summer School of Scotland with proof of this insurance at the earliest possible time (by e-mail).

Visa

ISSOS, St Andrews and Cambridge are full acreddited through ASIC, we will provide letters of support and any additional information needed for students who require a visa.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for appropriate travel documentation such as Visas when required, we ask all students to carry their Summer School acceptance letter and personal details for identification. In the event of any problem with customs please contact us on: +44 (0) 3300 777 247  (For more info on visa requirements try www.learn4good.com/travel/uk_visa.htm)

If you have any questions relating to any of the above details please feel free to contact us at any time