Summer Courses for High School Students in London & Oxford

International Summer School for Teens in Imperial College London & Worcester College campus in Oxford, England:
An exclusive pre-university experience in London, UK for teenagers of ages 15-18 years old in summer 2024: The International Summer School for Teens offers an exciting and educational 3-week, residential summer school programme in London for both British & international students. Based on the Imperial College London campus, students choose one academic subject (Intensive English Language, English Literature with Creative Writing, Global Leadership, Study Skills - PRE IB including I-GCSE and S.A.T. exam preparation) as well as one Elective activity. Our stunning campus, situated in leafy South Kensington, is only 30 minutes from London's Heathrow International Airport. ISSFT's summer camp in historic Oxford is located at Worcester College campus (one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford). To support an English-speaking environment, nationalities are limited to a maximum of 10%.

• International Summer School for Teens offers young people and high school students from around the world the chance to study in the UK during summer 2024, and have fun together in a supportive, safe and nurturing environment.

• Our main objective is to provide a world education, see our students grow in confidence and ultimately make good life decisions. Our learning outcomes provide new opportunities for our students, including the chance to appreciate different perspectives. We want to prepare them for the future and give them the tools to flourish.

• We provide a varied, challenging and exciting range of educational classes and electives. Through our unique curriculum, we encourage intellectual curiosity and support our students in developing a healthy sense of independence and self esteem. To help to ensure the highest of teaching standards, we maintain limited places, with guaranteeing small class sizes & individual student attention.

• Accredited Education: ISSFT has been granted accreditation by the British Accreditation Council (BAC). The BAC is committed to the highest standards of education offered by independent colleges and to providing prospective students with an invaluable guide to quality.

• In July & August 2024 on the campus of IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
• Boys & Girls ages 15-18 years old (British & international students)
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course
• Social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings

Academic Courses (39 Hours):
• Intensive English Language
• English Literature with Creative Writing
• Study Skills - PRE IB including I-GCSE and S.A.T. exam prep
• Global Leadership (Economic, social, political, and philosophical thought)

ELECTIVES: Sport / Creative Courses (39 Hours):
• Photography
• Theatre / Drama / Acting
• Introduction to Coding and Big Data
• Sport & Fitness (Fitness testing, plus indoor and outdoor team sports such as Basketball, Soccer Football, Softball, Touch American Football, and Pickle Ball Focus on teamwork and leadership skills)

Fun sports and leisure activities in the afternoons or evenings may include Soccer Football, Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Dodgeball, Swimming, Horse riding, Fencing, Hiking, Raft-building, Kayaking, Trampolining, Art, Mindfulness, Cookery, Yoga, Martial arts, Trips / Excursions.

Alternative ISSFT Summer Camp Options in the UK:
• ISSFT 3-week Residential Summer School Programs in Scotland in July 2024 (Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course).

3-week Residential Summer Programme in Oxford, England:

• In July & August 2024 for Boys & Girls 15-18 years old (British & international)
• Students choose 1 Academic + 1 Elective course
• University of Oxford's historic, globally-renowned campus
• 60 minutes from London's International Heathrow airport.
• Social, teamwork & confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings

Academic Courses (39 Hours)
• Intensive English Language
• English Literature with Creative Writing
• English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
• Global Leadership (Politics, Philosophy & Economics)
• Study Skills - PRE IB, I-GCSE & SAT exam prep

combined with one Elective (Sports / Creative) Course option:
• Tennis
• Photography
• Sports Leadership
• Theatre / Drama / Acting
• Introduction to Coding and Big Data

- Modern, private accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
- Up to 39 hours of academic tuition
- Up to 39 hours of elective tuition
- 2- hour supervision and pastoral care
- All meals
- All course materials
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- All evening and weekend games and activities
- All excursions and specialist workshops
- Final report and course Completion Certificate
- Secure online parent/student account
- Transfers to and from London Heathrow Airport within scheduled times
- Laundry and cleaning service (frequency dependent on location)
- Welcome Pack including ISSFT T-shirt, refillable water bottle, pen, notebook & more
- Formal Graduation Ball
- An unforgettable UK summer programme!

The campus of Imperial College London is located in a safe and secure area. South Kensington is a well-established and affluent neighbourhood, known for its prestigious educational institutions and cultural hotspots. Often referred to as London’s museum quarter, South Kensington is home to some of the world’s most famous and prestigious museums and art collections, as well as a charming collection of garden squares and elegant stucco terraces.

Student Accommodation:
Situated in the leafy suburb of South Kensington, London, it is one of the hidden delights of Imperial College. Student Halls are modern, private, comfortable, and secure.  Summer school students enjoy modern single or twin bedrooms.  Campus security is manned 24 hours a day.