Four-Week Summer Immersion 2025
Give your child a summer of learning, adventure, and discovery at St Leonards
The St Leonards Four-Week Immersion Programme offers pupils the chance to experience life at an independent Scottish boarding school in the historic town of St Andrews. Open to Year 7 – 9 pupils, it combines academic learning with an activities week, immersing pupils in everything that makes St Leonards special.
Why Choose Our Programme?
- Engaging IB Programme: Pupils will be fully immersed the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with lessons designed to foster curiosity and spark personal growth in the classroom.
- Welcoming Boarding Community: From day one, pupils will join a friendly, inclusive environment where they can form lasting friendships and enjoy a range of evening and weekend activities.
- Dedicated Activities Week: Including a week of exciting trips to stunning locations, creating lasting memories beyond the classroom.
- Comprehensive Experience: Our programme offers a holistic experience with full board, comfortable accommodation, and convenient airport transfers for a smooth and enjoyable stay.
What’s Included
Academic Study (Weeks 1, 2 and 4): Pupils will be fully immersed in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum.
Activities Week (Week 3): A break from the classroom with exciting excursions and fun social events (included in fees).
Boarding Life: Pupils will enjoy a four-week stay in our modern, spacious boarding house, alongside evening and weekend activities.
Delicious Meals and Snacks: Provided by our catering partner Sodexo.
Convenient, On-Site Laundry Services
Transfers: From Edinburgh Airport or Leuchars train station.
Welcome and Departure Information
📅 Sunday, 1 June 2025
Day of Arrival
- Morning: Boarding houses open.
- Lunch: Current St Leonards pupils return.
- Afternoon: Time to settle in, make new friends and get comfortable in the boarding house.
- Parents Welcome: Drinks in the Green Room, our elegant meeting space for special events.
📅 Thursday, 26 June 2025
Closing Events
- Mid-Morning: Brunch for pupils in the boarding house, marking the end of the programme.
- Afternoon: Celebration and presentation of certificates in the School Auditorium.
📅 Friday, 27 June
Day of Departure
- Morning: Parents arrive to collect participants.
- Farewell: Enjoy refreshments with other families before saying goodbye.
