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Co-educational independent day school in central Edinburgh. Grounded in Scotland, Ready for the world since 1824.

Fettes College is a long established prestigious school, with a tradition of excellence in academics, sport and cultural activities. Fettes has over 5,000 Old Fettesians who remain in touch with us for one very compelling reason: being educated at Fettes was one of the most important and beneficial aspects of their lives. Fettes is where their confidence was built, horizons broadened, talents nurtured and life-long friendships made. Where they achieved exam success, broke sporting records, were inspired by teachers and learnt the skills, which would equip them for life. Fettes is where they were enthused, praised and encouraged to work hard and achieve the very best they could, while being surrounded by like-minded peers and caring staff. To this day, a Fettes education is an incredible start to life. Fettes College is a stimulating, cosmopolitan and forward-looking place in which to live, work and prepare young people for the challenges of the 21st century.

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.