About the school
BLISS at Dollar Academy is a residential summer school for 8 to 17 year olds on a boarding school campus in the small town of Dollar, below the Ochil Hills in central Scotland. Mornings are English lessons, afternoons are electives, and there are two full-day excursions a week. The campus has classrooms, tennis courts, a games hall and playing fields.
English and boarding at Dollar Academy
BLISS International Summer School runs at Dollar Academy from 27 June to 25 July 2027, for students aged 8 to 17. The school is in the town of Dollar in Clackmannanshire, below the Ochil Hills, and has classrooms, tennis courts, a games hall and playing fields on one campus. Every week has 15 hours of English in the mornings, taught by qualified teachers through project work. Classes have no more than 16 students. Students choose Core English, or Global Leadership English if they are 14 to 17 and already at B1 level or above. BLISS is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK. In 2026 its students came from 20 countries.
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Afternoon electives, evenings and excursions
Afternoons are electives. Multi activities and mixed summer sports are part of the weekly price, and creative arts is offered too. Discovery (£185 a week), golf (£270), outdoor adventure with kayaking, paddle boarding, rafting and surfing (£305) and horse riding (£395) carry a weekly supplement. Extra English in groups of up to five costs £30 an hour. There is an activity programme every evening and two full-day excursions a week, depending on arrival and departure days. At Dollar the multi activities option includes afternoon tea in the town.
Boarding and supervision
Students live in Dollar Academy’s boarding houses. The price covers accommodation, all meals, bedding and Wi-Fi. A residential pastoral team is on site 24 hours a day. Stays run Sunday to Sunday or Wednesday to Wednesday, and extra nights are £89 when available. Students get a certificate at a graduation ceremony at the end of their stay.
Getting there and booking
Minibus transfers to and from Edinburgh Airport cost £55 each way on Sundays between 9am and 3pm. Other transfers are quoted on request. A 10% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due by 15 May 2027. BLISS can help with visa paperwork, and all students need their own medical and travel insurance.
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Courses and prices
2 coursesJuniors and young learners
Why students choose it
- Small classes
- No more than 16 students in a class.
- Every level
- Courses from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1).
Facilities and services
At the school
Help with
Staff speak 2 languages
Where to stay
BLISS Summer School at Dollar Academy arranges accommodation for its students. Ask the school about it when you enquire.