Gordonstoun International Summer School

Gordonstoun International Summer School We welcome children aged 8–16 from all over the world. We hope this page gives you a feel for GISS. https://www.instagram.com/gordonstounintsummerschool/

Gordonstoun International Summer School has been operating for over 40 years and each year we welcome boys and girls from all over the world to enjoy a fantastic 3 weeks of education and fun. Many of the children come back for multiple years and each year we get wonderful feedback. A favourite quote from a former student, that sums the experience up beautifully, is “Not 3 weeks in a lifetime, but a lifetime in 3 weeks”.

The most memorable parts of GISS aren't found in a classroom or activity programme. They are in the friendships formed b...
23/08/2026

The most memorable parts of GISS aren't found in a classroom or activity programme. They are in the friendships formed between students from different countries, cultures and backgrounds 💫

19/08/2026

Still missing ? We are already planning next year’s adventures! For more on all that is the see - or have a scroll back to see some of the excitements just passed! Is it too early to start planning next summer? Absolutely not!

06/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone involved in this year’s
International Summer School at . It perfectly marked fifty years of GISS, full of adventure, learning, friendship and fun - thanks to the staff who made it possible, across the board and in every capacity, and, more than anything, to both the students who attended from across the globe, and to their parents and guardians who came along. Thank you! It was a wonderful month, and we can’t wait for GISS27!

02/08/2026

Farewell dinner for Course 2, GISS 2026 ✨

01/08/2026

And sports day ended with a game of tug of war!!

Everyone’s now ready for the final farewell dinner 🍽️

01/08/2026

A brilliant start to the final day of GISS 2026!!

Course 2 students put together a fantastic musical showcase this morning. After a beautiful performance of True Colours, we certainly saw their true colours shining through! 🌈

01/08/2026

It’s hard to believe that is so nearly over! A disco on the south lawn was a chance for everyone to unwind after a busy day of interclan competition and the performing arts showcase - and before the excitements of today!

A beautiful sunny day spent exploring the historic Duffus Castle! 🏰Students enjoyed wandering through centuries of histo...
31/07/2026

A beautiful sunny day spent exploring the historic Duffus Castle! 🏰

Students enjoyed wandering through centuries of history—after all, not everywhere has a medieval motte-and-bailey castle within walking distance. A fantastic opportunity to step back in time and experience one of Scotland's best-preserved historic sites.

31/07/2026

GISStaurant is open for business 🍽️

Arran’s EAL group is now serving an unusual cuisine of blue hair toast, rat tail spaghetti, fish ice cream and pizza cupcakes!

What’s your order? 👀

30/07/2026

Not every arrow hit the bullseye, but it definitely encourages concentration and patience.

Munro monkeys showed lots of enthusiasm in their archery session on campus 🏹

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Elgin
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