Samiad’s core programme for 2019 is our award-nominated English plus Multi-activity programme.

This course is a great way to learn English and also experience a wide range of different sports, games, arts and crafts. From football to murder mystery games, painting to baking and swimming to rope climbing, students will improve their communication and team-building skills whilst also refining their English language ability at the same time.

Students will study 15 hours of English Language tuition per week run by highly qualified EFL teachers, whilst our structured afternoon and evening activity schedule will be run by our experienced Samiad activity leaders with an industry leading staff to student ratio of 1:6.... [-]

Samiad’s core programme for 2019 is our award-nominated English plus Multi-activity programme.

This course is a great way to learn English and also experience a wide range of different sports, games, arts and crafts. From football to murder mystery games, painting to baking and swimming to rope climbing, students will improve their communication and team-building skills whilst also refining their English language ability at the same time.

Students will study 15 hours of English Language tuition per week run by highly qualified EFL teachers, whilst our structured afternoon and evening activity schedule will be run by our experienced Samiad activity leaders with an industry leading staff to student ratio of 1:6.... [-]

History of Art is the ideal subject for students who love art in all its visual media; from painting and sculpture to architecture and design. In this communicative and interactive course, students will look at trends and movements in the art world and understand the significance of these movements as both works of art and as products of their political, historical and cultural contexts.

Throughout the course, students will analyse key works in major artistic movements, from the early Renaissance period to major contemporary movements, including Art Nouveau, Surrealism, Modernism and Postmodernism. In doing so, students will enrich their knowledge of art’s history, build on their understanding of the relationship between society and art, and are encouraged to discuss and debate their interpretations.... [-]

Spend your summer becoming part of a world-class university

When you join the International Summer School 2018, you are booking your place to become part of an internationally recognised centre for world-class research, enterprise and learning. Across four weeks, 16 July to 10 August 2018, you will meet many of the students and staff that make the University of Southampton one of the top 1% of universities in the world.

Mixing with students and staff from across the world in the classroom, as you make the most of our modern campus facilities, or while you are relaxing in your comfortable hall of residence, you'll make friends and gain experiences to take home that are unique.... [-]

Gain experience in different arts subjects, explore your creative expression and develop a comprehensive portfolio of your work to showcase your artistic abilities.

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Gain experience in different arts subjects and develop confidence in your creative abilities with this varied and stimulating course.

Over 3 weeks you will produce work for your physical and digital portfolio exploring subjects including Drawing and Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Photography, Film, Architecture, Mixed Media and Print Making.... [-]

Discover why Rome is known as the “Eternal City.” In this full-immersion journey, you will explore this timeless city while expanding your knowledge of Classical art. The course alternates lectures about Classical sculpture, ceramics, and painting with visits to Rome’s most iconic monuments, museums, and exhibitions.

As you discover the fascinating history of ancient artists and their religious and cultural inspirations, you will be guided to create a personal project: a booklet presenting your vision of Rome, containing pictures, drawings, articles, and the notes you take during class and in your free time.

Milan is a center not only of fashion and design but also of contemporary art. This course combines lectures about today’s most influential artists with an active exploration of Milan’s contemporary art scene. We will visit museum collections, private foundations, and international art galleries, including venues like the Boschi di Stefano Collection, Museo del 900, Gallerie d’Italia, Fondazione Prada, and the Pirelli HangarBicocca (located in a former Pirelli factory).... [-]

The exclusive summer program of ISSOS, offers high school students (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the world renowned and stunning university town of St Andrews. Students who gain a place at ISSOS will be able to create a personalised three-week program to suit both their academic needs and wider interests, by choosing one academic and one elective program.

Mornings at ISSOS are dedicated to academic study and our high quality academic programs. Classes meet daily for three hours and, unlike other summer schools, we limit numbers in order to guarantee that all our students will benefit from small class sizes and individual attention. Academic Program Options:... [-]

The workshop “Faces of Berlin” will focus on street portraiture in Berlin. Besides theoretical and practical aspects related to the topic, students will learn how to approach people on the street and to gain access to them with their camera. Every student will create a personal portfolio of his street portraits guided individually during this process. The emphasis of this workshop is the visual transformation of the individual ideas and the process of editing, selecting and creating a personal approach related to the topic.