Gordonstoun International Summer School

The academic focus varies from English language courses, aligned with the CEFR, to Literature and Creative Writing. Courses also encompass Computing, touching on diverse applications, and International Citizenship, promoting understanding and empathy through debates on global issues.

From sports like football and swimming to creative arts, students are spoilt for choice. There are special sessions for drama, water sports, and a music-making module where students collaborate for a final concert. Recreational activities, visits to historical sites, and social time are also abundant.

Students reside in Gordonstoun’s boarding houses, led by caring house-parents and assistant staff. Houses feature varying room setups, from single to multiple bed setups. Ensuring a family environment, the setup promotes bonding, and there’s a balanced mobile phone policy.

Choose this course if you’re ready for an immersive summer experience that blends academic study with summer camp fun. Gordonstoun International Summer School offers art, music, sports, and adventure, fostering significant growth in confidence, maturity, and friendships. It’s a transformational journey where students not only improve their English but also gain lifelong skills and memories in three weeks that feel like a lifetime

Gordonstoun’s International Summer School blends intensive learning with exhilarating summer activities. Catering to both native English speakers and those still mastering the language, the camp’s courses promise deep academic dives alongside exhilarating experiences, such as art workshops and team sports.

The further distinguishes itself by including adventure-filled outings, solidifying its commitment to holistic growth. Gordonstoun’s motto, suggesting there’s always more within a person waiting to be discovered, stands as a testament to the transformative power of this three-week experience.

Here, learning extends beyond traditional classrooms, ensuring not only academic growth but also significant boosts in confidence, interpersonal skills, and maturity. Whether it’s through the adventure phase, engaging lessons, or the friendships fostered, Gordonstoun promises a summer that feels like a lifetime of memories.

Students reside in Gordonstoun’s boarding houses, led by caring house-parents and assistant staff. Houses feature varying room setups, from single to multiple bed setups. Ensuring a family environment, the setup promotes bonding, and there’s a balanced mobile phone policy.

About

The most famous school in Scotland, where King Charles was educated and the starting point of the famous Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme, is a fabulous place for students to spend the summer. Gordounstoun excels in helping summer school students develop confidence by overcoming obstacles and rising to different challenges, be they academic or physical. Your child will enjoy wall-climbing, swimming, tennis, football and many other sports in the Sports Centre; arts and crafts in the Arts Centre; and woodwork in the Workshops. Gordonstoun campus includes 200 acres of woodland for exploring the natural environment, and Moray Firth beaches for swimming and sailing.

Pickup Options

Students will be met at Inverness or Aberdeen airports by the provider

Self Travel

To reach Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is approximately a 1-hour drive away, or take a train to Elgin Railway Station, about a 20-minute drive from the school. By road, Gordonstoun is accessible via the A96 road.

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