Ampleforth College Competitors

An Independent Day and Boarding school Boys and Girls aged 3-18 Life here at Scarborough College is always busy and filled with a huge range of daily activities throughout the year. While we strive for academic excellence, we believe a fulfilling education should also provide a wide range of sporting, cultural and social activities to broaden horizons and to build self-confidence. Although the ethos of the College is firmly based upon wholesome traditional principles we have a progressive approach to education, which has led to us offering the International Baccalaureate in our Sixth Form, a qualification that is acknowledged throughout the world. Last but not least there is our location. Our beautiful campus overlooks the spectacular North Yorkshire coast and the popular seaside town of Scarborough. Visit us and you will soon see why the College has attracted pupils from all over the UK and around the world.

Gordonstoun is a co-educational independent school for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18 located in Moray, Scotland. As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life. The school’s uniquely broad curriculum encourages every individual to fulfil their potential academically, but it does more than that, it encourages students to fulfil their potential as human beings. Gordonstoun follows the English GCSE and A-Level curriculum and students go on to Universities and Colleges all over the world to study a diverse range of subjects. The school’s location on the coast in the North of Scotland provides the background for Gordonstoun’s world beating outdoor education programme. Through expeditions and sail training voyages, Gordonstoun students gain experience in leadership and team building. Their outlook is broadened, their ability to consider the needs of others developed, and they gain resilience – life skills which complement the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Active engagement in service to the local community also comprises a core part of Gordonstoun’s curriculum. All year groups participate in service, but from Year 11 each student commits to one of the school’s nine services. Gordonstoun students inhabit a community which is both balanced and internationally dynamic. With students aged from 4 ½-18, the school is fully co-educational and students live and learn alongside fellow students from across the social, cultural and geographical board.

Specialist Land based College of Further and Higher Education. The College offers a wide range of land-based and non land-based courses for those looking for Further or Higher Education and many courses offer clear progression routes from Entry Level through to Honours Degrees and beyond. The College also offers a wide range of apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities for those who would prefer to earn while they learn.