Introduction
The ISSOS creative writing summer school course is designed for students of all levels and interests who have a desire to explore their own potential and challenge themselves creatively, learning to write in the most inspirational environments. Understand and harness the forces of creative language to produce original poems, scenes from a play or movie and short stories.
What will it cover?
Introductory and advanced workshops will cover all phases of the writing process, including idea generation, writing and revising drafts and editing.
Learn to love writing through a range of creative projects including essays, short stories and poetry
Study the work of renowned writers and discover your own voice
Find out how to use the world around you as a source of ideas and inspiration
Benefit from regular and extensive writing practice and balanced critical evaluation
Produce the summer school magazine and see your work in print.
During the creative writing course, all summer students will work together to produce the ISSOS magazine, which will include a selection of their creative writing.
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
The total cost for ISSOS 2021:
St Andrews: £500 Enrolment Fee, plus £4900 Tuition
Yale: $500 Enrolment Fee, plus $6900 Tuition.
We offer an all-inclusive fee for the three-week ISSOS experience covering:
tuition
accommodation (full board)
course materials and equipment
trips and excursions
evening activities, cultural trips & Sunday workshops
cultural events
the ISSOS Highland Games
transport between the selected airport and ISSOS campus