Please take a moment to review the information on these pages which will provide answers to any questions that you might have when your son or daughter's application has been processed.

A Typical Week

Weekdays at ISSOS (apart from Wednesday afternoons) are taken up with class time, while Wednesday afternoon and Saturdays are reserved for cultural activities and day trips. Sundays are when students will have the most free time so they can enjoy a lie-in, phone their parents, explore the campus towns, relax or just hang out with friends. Although Sundays are for free time we also organise a variety of optional Workshops for students to participate in if they want to. Every evening there is an evening programme event which all students take part in.

We take the safety and happiness of our students very seriously at ISSOS and our team of dedicated counselors plan the evening activities, sporting events and take care of our students' welfare at all times. There is always someone on hand to help students find their way to class, tell them which shops might sell any supplies they need, phone home or simply have a chat with. Our counselors are on duty throughout the day and live in the accommodation alongside students, meaning they are available 24/7. In addition, two members of our campus management team are on duty every evening.

Next Steps

PROVIDE THE INFORMATION WE NEED: When you apply you will be able to create an online account in our parent portal. This is where you can provide us with all of the additional information we need as your son or daughter's time at ISSOS gets closer.

BOOK FLIGHTS: Please visit our Travel Information page, which gives information about airports, arrival and departure dates/times, coach transfers, packing lists and unaccompanied minors.

INSURANCE: Some insurance cover is included in our programme fees. Please see our Visas and Insurance page for further information.

APPLY FOR A VISA: It is your responsibility to apply for any visas needed for your son/daughter to study at ISSOS. For more information please visit our Visas and Insurance page.

SEND A PHOTO: If you have not sent a photo of your son/daughter along with the application form please email one to us as soon as possible. This is essential for our identification purposes.

Visiting ISSOS and Parents Reception

On the final day at each ISSOS campus, we invite all parents to join us for our Parents' Reception, so if you are collecting your son or daughter yourself it's a great way to meet our team of staff and counselors and gain an insight into the session at ISSOS.

If you do want to attend the parents' reception please email Louise O'Connor so that we can add your name to the list of attendees. The ISSOS campuses are based in beautiful locations that offer great destinations for a holiday to coincide with collecting or dropping off your son or daughter.