Category: Independent Schools

Independent schools are committed to widening access to their education but parents should still start planning early for school fees. The one thing you cannot ignore about independent education is the…

The High School of Dundee’s location in the heart of the city helps our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people. With the…

Having been an educator for 25 years in the UK and internationally and spending the last decade working as the head of an established International Baccalaureate (IB) school, founding principal…

Morrison’s Academy in Crieff was established on a proud tradition of philanthropy. We strive to make our educational offering accessible to as many families as possible. Our school founder, Thomas…

Kelvinside Academy has a mission to redefine education. The forward-thinking indepen-dent school in Glasgow’s West End puts the focus on progres-sive pupil-centric learning at every stage for its 600-plus students….

Many of Scotland’s independent schools hold open days for families to see around the school, view its facilities and meet the teachers and students. Others invite prospective pupils and their…

What does a worthwhile, purposeful and relevant education in the 2020s really look like? And what are the features of its success? In light of recent exam grading difficulties, the…

Independent schools focus on tailoring education to each individual child One of the things that sets independent schools apart is the way that learning – in its widest sense –…

Covid saw Scottish schools adapting in many ways. Innovations came in many forms and Philip Graham, deputy head (pastoral) at the High School of Glasgow senior school, highlights a pupil-led…