ISSOS - International Summer Schools For 13-18 Year Olds‎
Youth Leadership Summer School Program at St Andrews, Scotland

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

Summer Course

DURATION

3 weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31 May 2025

EARLIEST START DATE

29 Jun 2025

TUITION FEES

GBP 7,100 / per course *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* Price is all-inclusive and covers accommodation, all meals, trips, activities, evening programmes, insurance, merchandise, completion certificate

Key Summary

About : The Youth Leadership Summer School Program at St Andrews in Scotland offers students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills within a global context. This innovative program combines academic learning with interactive workshops and experiential activities, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of leadership principles and practices. The course is designed to help students engage with critical social issues and enhance their ability to inspire others.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the program can explore various career paths such as leadership roles in non-profit organizations, community engagement positions, and opportunities in international relations or policy development. This program also prepares students for further studies or involvement in youth work, education, and advocacy initiatives.

Introduction

The exclusive summer program of ISSOS, offers high school students (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the world renowned and stunning university town of St Andrews. Students who gain a place at ISSOS will be able to create a personalised three-week program to suit both their academic needs and wider interests, by choosing one academic and one elective program. At the ISSOS we believe that each student deserves to discover their potential and acquire the skills, confidence and motivation to make things happen and bring about change. An exciting series of interactive workshops, energetic summer school activities and fun-filled challenges specifically designed to inspire and enable each and every student to uncover their unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success in the classroom and beyond.

What will it cover?

Our Youth Leadership summer school course gives students the opportunity to discover their own potential by developing interpersonal and leadership skills, increasing their self-confidence and acquiring the motivation and ability to bring about change.

Rather than focusing on any specific school curriculum, this summer school program offers hands-on learning enabling all students, regardless of background, experience or ability level, to get ahead.

Self-expression and communication
Team-building and small group facilitation skills
Goal-setting and personal motivation
Social responsibility
Personal leadership skills

We want to help students eliminate school stress, while simultaneously showing them ways to express themselves, pursue goals, solve problems, resolve conflicts and bring about positive change.

What Makes ISSOS Different?

High-quality programs, some of which are exclusive to ISSOS
Welcome students from over 80 nationalities
40% of students return year after year
We only accept 10% of each nationality, ensuring a truly international experience
Summer staff are experts in their field, from CELTA qualified English teachers to PGA Golf Pros
We are a Values-Led business with 9 values at our core that run through everything we do

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