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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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Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for a quality summer English school for your child or teen? Located close to the beautiful city of Bristol in the south west of England, Acorn International Summer School (AISS) is a family-run summer boarding school for juniors ages 5-15 years.

We provide unique academic summer programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome students from around the world as well as British children.

International juniors will improve their English by studying a range of primary school subjects, in a fun and friendly environment. They will make lots of new friends, visit different English landmarks and cities, explore British culture and experience the British education system. British children will enjoy action-packed holiday courses.

At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience. We want all participants to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our summer school in Tockington (10 miles north of Bristol) is situated just 2 hours by train from London, 90 minutes from Oxford, and one hour from Cardiff in Wales. This makes Acorn International Summer School in Bristol very accessible for international students.

Testimonial:
"I very much enjoy the summer camp at Acorn, the lessons are so interesting because of all the different ones (math, science, art, cooking and more)...I have been to Acorn two years now and I love it." - Raul, Spain
International Summer School for Children - Ages 5-15:

- Our summer courses for Juniors (5-11), and Seniors (11-15) are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

- Academic English for international juniors combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and weekend excursions

- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities & weekend excursions

- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
English Country Schools
Courses / Programs
English Country Schools organises residential English language summer courses in the UK for children and teenagers ages 7 - 17 from around the world. Our English summer schools are held in well-equipped boarding schools in the countryside in Dorset and Oxfordshire, about two hours from London. All of our courses are accredited by The British Council.

With over 20 years experience in successfully running our English summer schools, we combine English language teaching with a balanced programme of sports, social activites and excursions so that young people enjoy fun friendship and learning all day long.

Children and teenagers learn a lot of English during our professional, accredited summer courses. They have fun, make new international friendships, broaden their horizons and increase their self-confidence. Our students come from over 25 different countries from around the world. We don’t allow groups from any one country. All students eat, sleep and receive lessons in the schools.
- Residential English language summer courses for children and teenagers ages 7 - 17. Each course combines English language classes with a balanced programme of sports, social activites and excursions

We run separate courses for three different age groups: 7-10, 11-14 and 14-17. This enables us to match levels of care and content to the age, interests and ability of our students.
Heritage English
Courses / Programs
Heritage English is an exclusive English language school situated on the beautiful South Coast of England near Bournemouth.

We provide intensive summer holiday English language homestay courses for children and teenagers, and combine top professional teaching standards customised to your needs, with a quality homestay.

Heritage young learner's English courses are designed for juniors who want to improve their English language skills in a relaxed friendly environment during their summer holidays.

Our younger students get the opportunity to live in a friendly, comfortable, caring family environment, and speak / listen to and learn English from morning to night.

Our principal teachers are Gail Steggell and Celia Lincoln, who are both fully Cambridge qualified and are highly experienced in hosting and teaching students of all ages and levels of English.

Heritage English tutors arrange a programme of lessons, excursions and activities to match students’ interests so that young learners are having fun and learning English during their stay.

Our school is located in Lymington in Hampshire in the south of England, approximately 25 km east of Bournemouth and 17 km south-west of Southampton.
English language summer homestay courses for children & teenagers of all levels:

- One-to-one total immersion English language courses for juniors who would like to improve their English language skills in a fun & friendly environment during their holidays

- Students stay in the home of their tutor or in friendly family homes nearby

- English language homestay courses for academic / exam preparation purposes: FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC

- Afternoon activities, sports & cultural visits
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)
St Brelade's College, Jersey
Courses / Programs
• Established in 1978, St Brelade’s College in Jersey is an English language school that provides a wide range of year-round courses, including holiday, intensive or business courses, private lessons or residential programmes.

• We offer separate courses for adults and young learners, and welcome individuals or groups.

• With a varying weekly activity programme, visiting places of interest, such as castles and conservation parks, arranging social evenings and activities such as water sports, we provide a holiday package that allows our students to practise their English, along with having a memorable stay.

• Students have the option of staying in homestay accommodation, our adult or teenage residences, or local hotels which can be arranged as part of your stay.

• Our school is located on the British island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, approximately 20 miles off the French coast and 80 miles south of England, and we benefit from a milder climate. St Brelade’s College is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK.

Student Testimonials:
"We are so happy that we decided to come here. I have been to many other language schools in different countries and I can say, this is absolutely the best I have ever been to!.."
- Anita, Switzerland

"Morning classes dramatically improved our English. We did activities, games and others things. It was very entertaining and at the same time we moved forward. I saw the results this year on my grades."

- Arethuse, France
English Language Classes:
- Beginner to advanced levels

• Standard English course
• Intensive English course
• One-to-one / Individual Tuition (Private English lessons)
• Business English classes
• Cambridge FCE & CAE Exam preparation
• IELTS & TOEFL test prep
• Combination English courses (Private or group classes in subjects of your choice e.g. English for business, law, medicine)
• English for Seniors (50+)
• English + Golf
• Summer Intensive / Holiday English courses
• Summer English for teens & junior school (ages 10-17)
• Homestay programmes
Greenfields Short & Long-Term EFL College
Courses / Programs
Located in East Sussex in south-east England, Greenfields Independent Day and Boarding School offers year-round English language opportunities for children ages 11 to 18, including courses that run during the Summer and Easter holidays.

Conveniently located just 30 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton, students can avail of our short or long-term English language courses (minimum one week), stay until they are fluent, and then join the main school if desired.

Greenfields School developed the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Programme for international students who need to improve their spoken and written English in order to be able to study other subjects effectively in English, or who just want to improve their command of the language.

Our goal is to help every EFL student become competitive with English students in their pursuit of an English college or university education and a opportunity to succeed in the careers of their choice. We do this by providing a well-rounded education in English reading, writing, culture and conversation.

Lessons are complemented with outings and many other activities all in the heart of the English countryside yet close to London and the coast and only 20 minutes from London’s Gatwick airport. Cambridge English exams are optional.
Short & Long-Term Residential English Language Courses for International Students Ages 11-18:

- Short-Term Courses: 1 - 6 week options, minimum 16 hours English lessons per week

- Long-Term Courses: 1 term - 1 year, 14 hours English instruction per week

- 1-week Summer Courses: Includes EFL lessons, outings & activities

Our courses provide a well-rounded education in English reading, writing, culture and conversation. All courses feature cultural excursions throughout the English coutryside