There is something special about summer in Oxford.

Perhaps it is the sight of students walking through historic college courtyards. The excitement of discovering a new city. The friendships formed between teenagers from different countries. Or perhaps it is simply the feeling that, for a few unforgettable weeks, anything seems possible.

Every year, students from around the world join ISSFT's Oxford Summer School to experience far more than just a summer programme.

They arrive as strangers.

They leave with memories that stay with them for years.

An Oxford Summer School Experience Unlike Any Other

When parents begin searching for an Oxford summer school, they are often looking for academic excellence, a safe environment, and meaningful opportunities for personal growth.

At ISSFT, students experience all of these things, but they also discover something equally valuable: a sense of belonging.

From sharing meals with new friends to exploring Oxford's historic streets together, every day presents opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

Students study in an international environment alongside teenagers from more than 100 countries, creating friendships and cultural experiences that simply cannot be replicated in a traditional classroom.

The Moments Students Remember Most

Years later, former students rarely talk first about timetables or classrooms.

Instead, they remember:

✔︎ Laughing with friends from different countries

✔︎ Exploring Oxford together on sunny summer afternoons

✔︎ The excitement of moving into university accommodation

✔︎ Evening activities filled with energy and new experiences

✔︎ Discovering confidence they never knew they had

✔︎ Conversations that lasted long after lights out

These small moments become the memories that define a summer.

Why International Students Choose Oxford

Oxford remains one of the world's most recognised educational destinations.

For international students, attending a summer school in Oxford offers the opportunity to experience British university life, improve English language skills, explore a historic city, and gain independence in a supportive environment.

At ISSFT, students combine academic learning with a vibrant social programme, creating a balanced experience that is both educational and unforgettable.

Every aspect of the programme is designed to help students develop confidence, communication skills, and global awareness while enjoying one of the most iconic university cities in the world.

Friendships That Cross Borders

One of the most remarkable aspects of an international summer school is the diversity of the student community.

Students arrive from every corner of the globe, bringing different cultures, perspectives, and experiences.

Many leave with friendships that continue long after summer ends.

Messages, video calls, reunions, and future visits become part of the story.

For many students, their Oxford summer school experience becomes the beginning of a truly global network of friends.

A Summer Worth Remembering

The best summer memories are rarely planned.

They happen during conversations over breakfast, while exploring a new city, during a team challenge, or while celebrating achievements with friends.

That is what makes ISSFT special.

It is not simply an Oxford summer programme.

It is a place where international teenagers build confidence, create lifelong friendships, discover new interests, and make memories that stay with them long after they return home.

Because while summer only lasts a few weeks, the memories can last a lifetime.