ISSOS - International Summer Schools For 13-18 Year Olds
Tennis Summer School Program at St Andrews, Cambridge
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Summer Course
DURATION
3 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,900 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 7900 GBP for st andrews or cambridge
Key Summary
About: The three-week Tennis Summer School programme at St Andrews, Cambridge welcomes 13 to 18 year olds to a residential youth programme focused on tennis coaching, racket skills and match play. Students receive instruction from LTA and USTA-accredited coaches across beginner to advanced levels, use indoor and outdoor courts, take part in friendly matches and finish with the ISSOS Tennis Tournament. Electives combine with academic options; the programme brings students from over 80 nationalities for a balanced summer of learning, sport, culture and social development.
Career Outcomes: Paths include tennis coach, sports coach, sports development, physiotherapist, and sports scientist roles.
Tennis Summer School Programme
Our three-week Tennis summer programme is a fantastic opportunity for students of all levels to build their skills and confidence on the court. With expert coaching from LTA and USTA-accredited professionals, students will receive top-quality instruction in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether they’re picking up a racket for the first time or looking to fine-tune advanced techniques, students will enjoy access to world-class facilities, take part in friendly match play, and have the chance to show off what they’ve learned in the ISSOS Tennis Tournament at the end of the programme.
Benefits of Tennis at ISSOS
- Expert tuition from LTA and USTA accredited tennis coaches
- Tailored instruction for all abilities, from beginner to advanced
- Development of key tennis techniques and match-play strategies
- Increase physical fitness
- World-class facilities with indoor and outdoor courts
- Tournament play in the ISSOS Tennis competition at the end of 3 weeks
- Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities
- Balanced programme designed to educate hearts and minds
- Elective classes are combined with one of our exciting Academic options
What Students Will Learn
On the first day of our Tennis programme, students will be grouped based on their experience and ability, so that coaches can tailor lessons to suit everyone’s level and help them get the most out of each session.
Beginners will be introduced to the core skills and rules of the game. They'll practise the basics, from forehand and backhand shots to serving, volleying and footwork. Along the way, they'll also learn how to score, get comfortable with court positioning, and build confidence through fun, game-based activities.
For intermediate and advanced players, the focus will be on fine-tuning techniques and developing more advanced tactical awareness. Coaches will cover spin, movement drills, court positioning and match strategy, helping players to make smarter decisions during games. Students will also work on strengthening their serve, improving their return shots, and maintaining stronger rallies.
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to put these skills into practice in friendly matches throughout the course, all building up to the ISSOS Tennis Tournament – a chance for students to show how far they’ve come in a friendly competition.
Important: Students will need to bring their own tennis racket for this class.
Our elective classes run for 3 hours every weekday afternoon (except Wednesdays) and are paired with an academic class, allowing students to explore different interests and create a well-rounded academic profile.