ISSOS International Summer Schools - Cambridge Camp

by ISSOS International Summer Schools

Cambridge, United KingdomShow on map
Ages13–18 yrs
FocusAcademic
Language lessonsEnglish & English & Spanish & French & German & Italian
SeasonJul – Aug 2027

ISSOS International Summer Schools runs this residential academic camp in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The camp welcomes children aged 13–18, with sports, arts & crafts, and languages on the programme. 2 sessions scheduled Jul 5 – Aug 5, 2027, each lasting 2 weeks. Activities run in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Residential academic camp in Cambridge, United Kingdom

More than just a summer school, ISSOS Cambridge is a three-week residential experience designed to help young people learn, grow in confidence and build friendships with students from around the world. Living and learning in Cambridge gives students the opportunity to experience life in one of the world's most famous university cities while becoming part of a welcoming international community. Our programme provides the perfect balance of academic learning, creative enrichment, adventure and social activities. Students choose one academic subject and one elective, creating a programme around their individual interests and goals. Outside the classroom, a full schedule of activities, evening events and cultural trips allows students to experience Cambridge and discover more of the UK. At the heart of ISSOS is our international community. By limiting the number of students from any one nationality, we encourage students to step outside their usual friendship groups, communicate in English and form genuine connections with people from around the world. Students leave ISSOS with a greater understanding of different cultures, increased independence and confidence, and friendships that reach across the globe. For many students, ISSOS may be their first experience of travelling or living away from home independently. Our experienced and enthusiastic team creates a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to get involved, try new things and make the most of their summer. From learning in inspiring surroundings and exploring historic Cambridge to competing alongside their Clan and spending evenings with new friends, the ISSOS experience extends far beyond the classroom. It is three unforgettable weeks of learning, adventure and friendship – and for many students, the beginning of a lifelong connection with the ISSOS international family.

Dates & Pricing

What's Included

One academic class (3 hours each weekday morning)
One elective class (four weekday afternoons)
Activities and evening programmes
Cultural trips and excursions
Accommodation
All meals included
Evening activities
Excursions
Certificate of completion
Daily photo updates
Airport transfers

Not provided

Flights

Activities

Special focus

Academic · Academic

The ISSOS programme rests on two choices each student makes: one academic subject, studied for three hours every weekday morning, and one elective, which meets on four weekday afternoons with professional coaches and teachers. That gives the day a clear rhythm of focused study before lunch and hands-on creative or sporting work afterwards, and because both classes run for the full three weeks, students stay with the same small group long enough to make genuine progress and genuine friendships. Beyond the classroom, every student takes part in the evening programmes, activities, clan events and cultural trips that come as part of the all-inclusive stay, so nobody is left choosing between joining in and sitting out. Clans bring students together across ages and nationalities for shared events through the session, and with each nationality capped at 10% of the intake and native and non-native English speakers mixed at all times, the social design of the programme is as deliberate as the academic one. The three weeks build towards set-piece occasions such as the Final Night events, where the strongest and most improved students from classes like Debate perform in front of the whole summer school while their classmates judge or give floor speeches.

Other included activities

Videos

Excursions & trips

Included in the programme
Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

Windsor SL4 1NJ, UK

Oxford

Oxford

Oxford, UK

Reviews

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3 reviews

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Pat, ISSOS Parent, UK

We have never seen our daughter so enthusiastic and animated about anything! She genuinely didn’t want to leave ISSOS that first summer and was already looking forward to returning the following year.

Mar 2023

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Happy Kid at ISSOS

The summers that I spent at ISSOS were the best summers of my life. I met incredible people that I’ll never forget. Every minute I spent at ISSOS was priceless and filled with joy, happiness and laughter, and I will forever be grateful to be part of the ISSOS family.

Mar 2023

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Lorrie, ISSOS Parent, USA

All 3 of my children have attended ISSOS and the experience was amazing every time. They have all travelled extensively but when you ask them what their most influential trips have been they all say ISSOS was one of the best experiences of their lives. They made friendships there that they still have years later. This programme is wonderful and I highly recommend it.

Mar 2023

Safety & Supervision

Background-checked staff
First aid certified coaches
Safeguarding policy
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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in our programme fees, with meals served in the oak-panelled dining hall at St Edmund’s College. The college can cater for most dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and halal diets, as well as food allergies and intolerances. Any specific dietary requirements or allergies must be provided in the student questionnaire before arrival on campus. Breakfast includes a selection of cereals, toast, cooked options, yoghurt and fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner are served buffet-style, with a variety of hot dishes and salads available. Students can always choose from a range of nutritious options, with vegetarian choices available at every meal. After the first few days, students may choose to have lunch or dinner in town at their own expense. However, we encourage students to eat together on campus, as mealtimes are a great opportunity to socialise and spend time with their new friends.

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Cancellation Policy

What you get back depends on when you cancel — select a session for exact dates.

100% refund

60+ days before start

50% refund

30–59 days before start

No refund

Under 30 days before start

Booking60 days30 daysCamp starts

The booking deposit is non-refundable — the refund percentages above apply to the remaining balance only.

Accommodation & campus

Where your child sleeps

Per bedroom
2 campers
Bedrooms
Shared bedrooms & Private bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms & Bathrooms shared between rooms
Dormitory
Large (20–50 ha)Suburban

Campus facilities

Dining Room
Classrooms
Laundry
Games Room
Golf course
Tennis Court
Theater

Amenities

WiFi
Storage
Laundry
Bedding
Furniture
Terrace
Dining Area

Location & getting there

Mount Pleasant, Cambridge CB3 0BN, UK

St Edmunds College

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Getting your child there

Airport

London Stansted

Pickup service

By car

Mount Pleasant, Cambridge CB3 0BN, UK

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