Boarding Schools
Boarding schools in Scotland
Boarding schools in Scotland welcome young people from around the world and also attract pupils from the United Kingdom whose parents frequently move location due to work commitments.
Scotland as a destination for overseas pupils
With a stunning landscape and rich cultural heritage, Scotland is a popular choice for pupils from overseas who wish to be educated in an English-speaking European country with good transport links. Scottish boarding schools offer a high quality education within safe and secure surroundings. Exam results are consistently good and pupils also enjoy a wide variety of interests and outdoor pursuits that are part of the wider school curriculum.
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.
We have provided a link, right, to the Scottish Tourist Board's website, Visit Scotland.
Transport links around the world
Transport links are good with airports located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Prestwick, Inverness and Dundee. There are daily flights in and out of Scotland to and from all parts of Europe. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Amsterdam Schiphol are all convenient and provide onward connections to cities all around the world.
Full, weekly or flexi boarding
In Scottish boarding schools, great importance is attached to the creation of a friendly, close-knit community in which children can settle, make firm friendships, feel at home and thrive. To accommodate different needs, weekly, flexi and full boarding are available in most boarding schools.
You can download more information in the leaflet, Boarding Schools : Your questions answered, on the right.