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Fettes Pre-Prep to welcome 5-year-olds from August 2025
Fettes Pre-Prep Pupils Fettes main entry points from 2025 by age group are: 5-11 11+ 13+ 14+ 16+ Entry to Fettes Prep begins at Year 3/P3...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


A Fully Co-Ed School from 2026
Earlier this year, ESMS unveiled an exciting new vision for the future of the school —one that aims to reshape the educational experience...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


School Application Deadlines For August 2025
Most independent school nursery application are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. So advisable to put your child's name on the...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Edinburgh Primary Schools Open Day
Edinburgh Council Primary schools will hold open days on Wednesday 6 November 2024 . This is a great chance for you to visit and find out...
Sep 30, 20241 min read


How To Find The ‘Right’ School In 4 Stages
The Compass School, Haddington F eeling daunted at the prospect of choosing a school? Overwhelmed by the options? If so, it’s worth...
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Exploring the Great Outdoors: The benefit of literacy in outdoor learning
In the bustling world of education, where textbooks and classrooms often dominate, lies a hidden gem: outdoor learning. Celebrated for...
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Fettes Prep School Unveils 'Prep for Life' Vision
Charlie Minogue Headmaster, Fettes College Preparatory School In 2016, research for the World Economic Forum concluded that 65% of...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


The Montessori School, Edinburgh Inspection Report Announcement
We are delighted to announce the successful inspection by Education Scotland of The Montessori School, Edinburgh which is situated in...
May 29, 20241 min read


Biggest Scottish Senior Schools Fair Includes Discussion on Smartphones
Belhaven Hill School Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar has just hosted 30 of the UK’s leading independent schools at their inaugural Senior...
May 23, 20243 min read


The case FOR 21st century boarding
By Laura Vida Does the word 'Boarding' make you wince? If so, you may be surprised to learn what 'Boarding' today entails. St Leonards...
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Fairview International School
Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan offers prospective students a seamless transition to an IB education Fairview...
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Sir Michael Morpurgo tells 'Tales from Shakespeare' at Belhaven School
Unveiling the Magic of Literature and Inspiring Future Storytellers with His New Book, ‘Tales from Shakespeare’ Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE...
Mar 21, 20243 min read


The Compass School Opens its Doors
The Compass School invites you to our Open Day on Thursday 7 March from 9am – 2.45pm You will have the opportunity to see the school in...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Advanced Highers for enrolled and external learners at Edinburgh Steiner School from August
Advanced Highers for enrolled and external learners at Edinburgh Steiner School from August Why sit Advanced Highers? In recent years the...
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Meet the Headteacher of the New Nursery and Junior School at Merchiston
Merchiston are delighted to announce our new headteacher of The Forest at Merchiston …Davina Bowers. Davina Bowers, headteacher of The...
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Loretto Welcomes New Junior School Head
Loretto School has appointed Mrs Catherine Beddison as Head of Loretto Junior School. Joining Loretto from Cranleigh Prep School in...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


The benefits of boarding and the wrap-around care that Fettes provides
by CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, HEADMASTER OF FETTES PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, Head Fettes Preparatory School The mention of...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Scottish Boarding Schools
St Leonards School, St Andrews Each boarding school offers something different, particularly its location, percentage of boarders and age...
Apr 26, 20235 min read


George Watson's College announces New Principal for August 2024
George Watson's College have announced the appointment of Lisa Kerr as the new Principal of George Watson's College, succeeding Melvyn...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Independent School Assessment Dates
Many independent schools organise 'Assessment Days' in January. Schools invite children applying for P1 (and other year groups) to an...
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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