St Andrews, Scotland
International Summer School for Teens - St Andrews
Run by ISSFT · Established 2014
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Stay
- Residential
- Duration
- 13 nights
- When
- Jul to Aug 2027
Summary
ISSFT St Andrews combines inspiring academics and expert-led electives with seaside adventures, international friendships and a fully supported residential experience in the historic Home of Golf.
ISSFT St Andrews offers teenagers aged 13–18 an inspiring residential summer school in Scotland’s historic seaside university town. Students choose an academic subject for the morning and an expert-led elective for the afternoon, including opportunities to develop their golf in the Home of Golf.
Beyond their classes, they enjoy sports, beach activities, social events and cultural excursions while building friendships with teenagers from around the world. Every student has a guaranteed single en-suite bedroom, with meals, 24-hour pastoral care and a full activity programme included.
It is a supportive place to grow in confidence, explore new interests and experience English immersion.
Camp highlights
- Historic seaside setting in the Home of Golf
- Dual-study programme: morning academics and afternoon electives
- Expert golf coaching, alongside other sports and creative options
- Guaranteed single en-suite bedroom and all meals included
- Beach activities, evening events and cultural excursions
- International friendships and English immersion, supported by a 10% limit per nationality
- 24-hour supervision and pastoral care
Dates and prices
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Included in your stay
- Tuition
- Course materials
- Progress report
- Certificate of completion
- Accommodation
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Activities programme
- Excursions
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Visa support letter
- Pastoral care
Not included
- Laundry
Full inclusion details
- One morning academic subject and one afternoon elective, with tuition and course materials
- A single en-suite bedroom and all meals
- 24-hour supervision and pastoral care
- Evening activities, sports, social events and excursions
- Scheduled transfers to and from Edinburgh Airport
- Medical and travel insurance
- An end-of-session academic report and course completion certificate
Programme and activities
What you’ll do
- Art
- Basketball
- Coding
- Creative writing
- Debating
- Drama
- Entrepreneurship
- Excursions
- Football
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Photography
- Tennis
Outside the classroom, ISSFT St Andrews is filled with opportunities to explore, connect and have fun. Students enjoy supervised evening events, sports and team activities, time at the beach, and excursions that introduce them to Scotland’s culture and landscapes.
Shared experiences bring teenagers from around the world together, helping them build confidence, practise English naturally and form friendships that last beyond the summer.
Academics
At ISSFT St Andrews, students choose one academic subject for the morning and one elective for the afternoon. Academic options include English, Global Leadership, Global Entrepreneurship and Medicine, with engaging lessons that build knowledge, communication and confidence.
Afternoon electives offer the chance to develop sporting or creative talents through expert instruction, including Golf, Tennis, Photography and Sports Leadership. Together, the two subjects give every student a balanced, personalised summer of learning and discovery.
A typical day
A typical day at ISSFT St Andrews begins with breakfast before students head to their chosen academic class for three hours of focused learning. After lunch, they spend the afternoon developing a sport or creative interest in their elective. The day continues with dinner and a supervised programme of games, social events and activities, giving students time to relax and make friends. Weekends bring excursions and new opportunities to explore Scotland together.
Who the camp is for
Accommodation and meals
At ISSFT St Andrews, every student has a guaranteed single en-suite bedroom: a comfortable, private space to rest and recharge after a busy day. Modern accommodation includes a study area, while shared spaces give students room to relax and spend time with new friends.
Meals are provided, and residential staff offer 24-hour supervision and pastoral support throughout the stay.
Supervision and safety
Location and travel
Stirling University
Camp pickup
Independent travel
To reach the University of Stirling you can fly into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow Airport (GLA). From Edinburgh Airport, you can take a direct bus or tram to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, then catch a train to Stirling Railway Station.
Alternatively, from Glasgow Airport, you can take a bus or taxi to Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station, then board a train to Stirling.
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More about ISSFT
Choose ISSFT for a summer that combines academic excellence with discovery, friendship and independence. Teenagers choose a morning academic subject and an afternoon elective, guided by expert teachers and coaches.
At our Oxford and St Andrews campuses, students enjoy guaranteed single en-suite accommodation, 24-hour pastoral care and a full programme of activities and excursions. With students from around the world and a 10% limit per nationality, English immersion and international friendships are part of everyday life.
