A comparison of the fees payable at the independent and private schools in Edinburgh.
Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries and Other Financial Assistance
All of Edinburgh’s independent schools understand that meeting the cost of fees is a significant burden for many families which may involve sacrifices in other areas of family life, and all of the schools offer some form of financial assistance. Most of the schools offer means tested assistance, and they actively encourage parents on lower incomes….Read More
Paying for Childcare in Edinburgh
As discussed in out article “Free Childcare in Edinburgh”, all children are entitled to a free, part-time place at a nursery or nursery class starting in the term after their third birthday. This place may be taken at a nursery maintained by the City of Edinburgh Council, at one of the council’s partner provider centres….Read More
Child Benefit
Who can get Child Benefit? You may be eligible for Child Benefit if any of the following applies: your child is under 16 your child is over 16 and in education or training that qualifies for Child Benefit your child is 16 or 17, has left education or training that qualifies for Child Benefit and is….Read More
Tax Credits
Child Tax Credits Child Tax Credit is a benefit to support families on low incomes with children. This support is available whether or not you are working. All families with children, with an income of up to £58,000 per year (or up to £66,000 per year if there is a child under 1 year old), can….Read More
