ISSFT | International Summer School for Teens

Name

ISSFT | International Summer School for Teens

Legal name

International Summer School for Teens

Website

https://issft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Summer School Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools) (THAMAGAE), Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF), International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services (EDAIACAG)

Keywords

• Residential summer school
• Pre-university programmes
• International teen education
• Academic enrichment courses
• Elite sports coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Menstrie

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer School Program Fees: ISSFT generates revenue through all-inclusive residential summer school program fees. Students pay a comprehensive package covering academic tuition, elective coaching, accommodation (en-suite single bedrooms), full board meals, activities, excursions, insurance, airport transfers, and certificates. The program is priced as a premium all-inclusive experience with no hidden charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISSFT operates all-inclusive two-week residential summer school programmes at the University of Oxford (Worcester College) and the University of St Andrews for international students aged 13–18, combining morning academic classes in subjects such as English, IELTS Prep, Law, Medicine, Business, and Study Skills with afternoon sports and creative electives including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, Photography, and AI & Computer Science. The package includes en-suite single bedroom accommodation, full board, airport transfers, insurance, excursions, and 24/7 pastoral supervision, priced at £5,950 (St Andrews) and £6,995 (Oxford) for 2026.

Product overview

ISSFT (International Summer School for Teens) is a unified residential summer school programme for international students aged 13-18, operating at two UK university locations: University of Oxford (Worcester College) and University of St Andrews. The programme combines academic classes in the morning with sporting and creative electives in the afternoon, supported by en-suite accommodation, full board, airport transfers, insurance, and a tree-planting sustainability initiative. Students receive a personalised academic report and course completion certificate. The dual-study structure enables students to select one academic subject (English Language courses, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Leadership, Law and Leadership, Medicine, Study Skills) and one elective (AI & Computer Science, Golf, Golf & Tennis, Photography & Digital Media, Sports Leadership, Tennis, Theatre). The programme includes activities, evening entertainment, weekend excursions, and is delivered in a fully supervised residential environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISSFT Residential Summer School Programme Residential summer school programme for international students aged 13-18 combining academic classes in the morning with sports and creative electives in the afternoon at University of Oxford and University of St Andrews. Includes en-suite accommodation, full board, activities, excursions, insurance, and airport transfers.
• Academic Classes Morning academic subjects including Advanced English with Creative Writing, Advanced English with Study Skills, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Leadership, Intensive English Language, Intermediate English (IELTS Prep), Introduction to Law (Law and Leadership), Medicine, and Study Skills (Pre IB/GCSE).
• Elective Subjects Afternoon sporting and creative electives including AI & Computer Science, Golf, Golf & Tennis, Photography & Digital Media, Sports Leadership, Tennis, and Theatre.
• University of Oxford Programme Residential summer programme at Worcester College, University of Oxford for students aged 13-18, featuring academic classes and electives with cultural excursions to Oxford and London. Priced at £6,995 for 2 weeks in 2026.
• University of St Andrews Programme Residential summer programme at University of St Andrews for students aged 13-18, featuring academic classes and electives with excursions to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Priced at £5,950 for 2 weeks in 2026.
• Accommodation Services En-suite single bedroom accommodation in university halls of residence with 24-hour pastoral care, security, and supervision for international teenage students.
• Airport Transfer Services Supervised airport transfers to and from Edinburgh International Airport and London Heathrow, including escort through security gates for unaccompanied minors.
• Medical and Travel Insurance Comprehensive insurance coverage including emergency medical expenses, cancellation protection, and baggage loss coverage included with programme fees.
• Tree Planting Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 hours of extracurricular activities, events, and cultural excursions per student in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EcologiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022ISSFT partners with Ecologi, an environmental organization, to plant a tree for every summer school application completed. From January 1, 2022, each enrolled student has a tree planted in their name through the ISSFT Forest. This partnership supports ISSFT's commitment to carbon net-zero and environmental sustainability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Immerse: Residential academic summer programs in Cambridge for international 13–18 year-olds. Closely comparable on subject mix, residential delivery model, and international teen target market, with overlap in pricing band.
• Reach Cambridge: Cambridge-based residential summer programs for international teenagers. Directly comparable on target age (13–18), academic subject offering, and university-venue positioning — competes for the same pool of international premium-segment families.
• Oxford Royale Academy: Long-standing Oxford-headquartered summer school provider for international teens and pre-university students. Operates residential programs at Oxford and other UK universities with a comparable academic-plus-electives structure and similar premium pricing tier.
• Bonas MacFarlane: UK-based summer school provider for international students, historically focused on Oxford and other university venues. Comparable on residential teen summer program delivery, though with a somewhat different pedagogical emphasis.
• Oxford Summer Courses: Direct competitor offering residential summer school programs for international teenagers at Oxford and other UK universities. Closely comparable on product (academic + elective mix), pricing band, and target customer (international teens 13–18 seeking UK university exposure).

Broad incumbents

• CATS Global Schools: Larger international private education group operating multiple schools and summer programs in the UK and abroad. Overlaps with ISSFT on the international teen summer school segment but competes from a much broader portfolio and capital base.

Emerging players

• Aiglon College Summer Programmes: Swiss boarding school offering residential summer programs for international teenagers aged 9–17 in a comparable alpine university-style environment. Comparable on residential academic-plus-electives model, premium pricing, and international teen target audience.
• Imperial College London Summer School: ISSFT itself piloted a program at Imperial in 2024; Imperial's own summer schools target a similar international teen and pre-university cohort. Overlaps in subject offering (STEM, medicine, business) and university-venue positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-summer-golf-school-for-teens

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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