Merchiston Castle School

Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH13 0PU, Scotland

School Profile:

Merchiston Castle School is independent boarding school for boys which is located in 100 acres of stunning Scottish parkland in Edinburgh, Merchiston castle school offers the English National Curriculum. The School is just 15 minutes drive from Edinburgh International Airport.

Academic Success:

Merchiston’s all-through Curriculum is designed to enable students to progress and demonstrate achievement. Continuity and progression within our planning enables us to meet the needs of every boy, whatever his range of abilities, and varied rates of learning. Communication is at the centre of our academic curriculum and impacts on all teaching and learning. Our planning is underpinned by Personal, Social and Health Education, within the Wellbeing agenda, and addresses the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of the boys.

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Boarding and Pastoral Care for students:

Merchiston provides a full-boarding programme seven days a week. Merchiston encourages respect and tolerance for others, as well as the value of being independent.

Extracurricular Activities:

Sport at Merchiston has a long and successful tradition. With upwards of 20 sports and 30 co-curricular activities offered to boys of all abilities, as well as specialist Golf and Tennis Academies, boys really are spoilt for choice. The School is currently represented nationally and internationally in a number of sports, including athletics, cricket, golf and rugby.

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