Proportionally, more children are privately educated in Edinburgh than anywhere else in the UK. Almost 11,000 families in Edinburgh choose to send their children to an independent school. According to the Scottish Council for Independent Schools, Parents say that there are three key reasons why independent Development of the “whole” child Whilst all of Edinburgh’s….Read More
The Curriculum at Edinburgh’s Independent Schools
Edinburgh’s independent schools have a strong tradition of academic attainment, reflected in pupils’ performance in public exams. Most independent schools in Edinburgh follow the Scottish curriculum and exams are awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). SQA exams correspond to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in England and Wales and are recognised for….Read More
Choosing and Independent School in Edinburgh
Choosing an independent school for your child is undoubtedly one of the most difficult decisions that you will ever take, but thankfully, there is a great deal of help, advice and information available to make that decision easier. If you are at the stage of selecting an independent school, then you have already made the….Read More
The Admissions process for Independent Schools
Stage 1 – Obtaining Information Request (or download) the prospectus for each school that you are interested in and obtain information about open days. The pack will normally contain detailed information about the admission process for each school as well as containing information about fees, payment terms and options and of course an application form.….Read More
Independent School Fees in Edinburgh
A comparison of the fees payable at the independent and private schools in Edinburgh.
Paying and Saving for Independent School Fees
Every family has different financial circumstances and for some families meeting the cost of independent school fees is more of a challenge than for others. However, for everyone, school fees are a significant and long term commitment. If you wish your child to start at an independent school aged five, and continue to the age….Read More
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
Independent Boarding Schools in Edinburgh
For some families boarding school is a tradition which spans many generations, and for others it is a practical solution to the difficulties presented by the need to move location frequently. Boarding can provide children whose families need to move often with security and stability that may otherwise be disrupted by these frequent moves. Edinburgh’s….Read More
