Boarding Schools

Boarding schools in Scotland

Scotland has much to offer pupils from around the world who want to be educated in an English-speaking European country with good transport links. A small country, Scotland is safe, friendly and welcoming and enjoys a pleasant climate. Quality of life is good. Scotland offers a stunning landscape and vibrant, modern cities with a rich cultural heritage. The Scottish education system is respected all around the world. Scottish boarding schools offer a high quality education within safe and secure surroundings. Great importance is attached to the creation of a community in which young people can settle easily and make firm friendships. Pastoral care is excellent and pupils enjoy a wide variety of outdoor pursuits that are part of the wider school curriculum. Exam results are consistently good, year after year. International students are attracted to Scotland from countries all around the world although the highest numbers currently come from Germany, Hong Kong, China, Russia, Spain and the United States of America. Links are provided, below, to various Scottish tourism websites.

Transport links around the world

Transport links are excellent with International airports in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Over 40 airlines fly direct to Edinburgh International Airport from more than 100 destinations worldwide. Direct flights to Glasgow International Airport come from 90 destinations. Glasgow International Airport is regarded as the principal long-haul airport in Scotland with year-round flights to Canada, the United States and the Gulf. Other Scottish airports are located in Aberdeen, Prestwick, Inverness and Dundee. Another option is to fly to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester or Newcastle and get a connecting, internal flight to Scotland. Amsterdam Schiphol is also very convenient and provides onward connections to cities all around the world. The links, above, show the destination routes for the two principal International airports in Scotland.

Qualifications recognised for entry to university around the world

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