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Fettes College

School Name: Fettes College
Location: Carrington Road, Edinburgh EH4 1QX, Scotland, United Kingdom
Founded Year: 1870
Religion: Church of England
Motto:
Type: Co-ed
Boarding Age: 13-18
Year Group: Year 7 - Year 13
No. of Students: 557
No. of Boarders: 401
School Facilities:
Entry Requirement:

Common Entrance Examination (UK)

Sixth Form Entry Requirement:
  • A satisfactory academic report
  • Character reference from the candidate’s current school
  • Seven GCSE passes at grade B or higher
  • A minimum of B grades in the subjects to be studied in the Sixth Form
Extracurricular Activities:

Contact Details
Director of Admissions:
Mrs Marshall
Address:
Carrington Road, Edinburgh EH4 1QX, Scotland, United Kingdom
Telephone:
+44 (0) 131 311 6701, +44 (0) 131 311 6744
Email:
admissions@fettes.com
Web:
http://www.fettes.com

The School

  • Fettes College follows the English rather than Scottish education system. Pupils take GCSEs rather than Scottish Standard Grades and students now have the choice between the A Levels and the new International Baccalaureate Diploma, but cannot take Scottish exams.
  • Fettes is an IB World School, one of only three schools in Scotland to have attained this status.
  • Fettes College is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 7-18. Uniquely situated in extensive grounds and woodland close to the heart of Edinburgh, the school enjoys a reputation for excellent academic results, the highest level of pastoral care and a proud sporting tradition.
  • A LEVEL (2012): 16% of all grades were A*, 48% of all grades were A* or A, 76% of all grades were A* A or B.
  • OXBRIDGE 2011: 8 students secured places this year, 5 at Oxford and 3 at Cambridge.

Admission

  • Please contact the Admission Office directly by email, by post or visit the School website for latest information.

Boarding Houses

  • Fettes Prep as one big family so for a boarder, Fettes Prep becomes their other family home.
  • Two houses: Arran for the boys and Iona for the girls. The spaces themselves are high quality dorms (sharing 4 to 6) with other rooms for playing games, reading or simply relaxing.
  • The position of Housemaster and Housemistress is taken very seriously, as is the supporting role provided by the house tutors and, of course, matron.
  • Staffs have regular communications with every parent to keep them updated and informed and as every boarder here has their own e-mail address.

GCSE Subjects

  • Core Subjects at GCSE: Classics, Criticial Thinking, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Religion and Theology, Science

GCE AL Subject Choice

  • Classics, Criticial Thinking, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Religion and Theology, Science

IB Diploma Program

  • Fettes College is one of the UK’s pre-eminent coeducational boarding schools with the hopes and aspirations of each of the students of central importance. Fettes provide a broad based education that produces well-rounded, successful people and not simply successful students.
  • The happy, purposeful environment of the College encourages the boys and girls to  ourish and develop fully the skills and interests that they possess whatever they may be.
  • The quality of teaching at Fettes is outstanding and Fettes continues to be the leading academic school in Scotland with excellent results at GCSE, A Level and IB
  • Students gain entry to the top Scottish and English universities and up to 15 students a year to Oxford and Cambridge.
  • IB (2012) results: 33% scored over 40 points (equivalent to over A*A*A*A* at A Level), 64% scored over 36 points (equivalent to A*A*A A at A Level), the average score was 37.1 points.

2012/13 Boarding Fees# (GBP£) Per Term (3 Terms Per Year)

Y4Y6Y7Y9Y10Y12
Y5Y8Y11Y13
--7,0459,7209,7209,720

Remark: #Inclusive of tuition fees but exclusive of miscellaneous fees, such as uniform, extracurricular activities

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