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George Heriot's School is a private primary and secondary day school on Lauriston Place in the Lauriston area of Edinburgh, Scotland. In the early 21st century, it has more than 1600 pupils, 155 teaching staff, and 80 non-teaching staff. [2] .
George Heriot founded our school in 1628 with a charitable vision that we continue to pursue today. Heriot’s is Scotland’s leading independent school (as voted by The Sunday Times 2020 and the Independent School Parent magazine 2021).
Admissions process. Open Morning and visits. Fees and other expenses. Fee assistance. Scholarships. Uniform list. George Heriot’s provide a full education from age 4 to 18. Admission is based on satisfactory performance in an entrance assessment.
For 350 years George Heriot’s School has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 3 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community.
- Co-Educational Excellence at George Heriot’s
- Recognising The Importance of Personal and Social Education
- Making Mentors
- George Heriot’s School: Winners of Independent School of The Year 2021
- The Independent Schools of The Year Awards 2022
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George Heriot’s has been co-educational since 1979: prior to this, the Heriot’s Foundation Schools took girls (1835-1885) and provided Foundationer bursaries and apprenticeships to educate girls. Today as a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School since 2014, the principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation are key pil...
The wider picture of personal and social education is addressed through work on alcohol, drugs, relationships and sexual health and explores peer pressure and decision making; lessons on financial education, enterprise and global citizenship feature. The school also has links to national and international events abound – i.e Holocaust Memorial Day,...
In 2017, Heriot’s established the Mentors in Violence Prevention programmeinvolving S6 pupils being trained as mentors to deliver scenario-based lessons to S1-S3 classes. Following an excellent response, 42 pupils are now trained MVP mentors and teach lessons to promote an active bystander response to conflict, bullying and relationships.Mentors ar...
George Heriot’s won not one but two titles: Co-educational School of the Year and Independent School of the Year 2021. When presenting the award, the Independent School Parent judgesstated: “Heriot’s is a school that exemplifies the pioneering and generous spirit of independent education.” When accepting the award, the school’s Principal, Mr Gareth...
Our awards are returning in 2022! It will be the third year that the awards show is virtual, and this year is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Entries open 16th March 2022.
George Heriot’s School is a happy school. We care about our pupils and they care about each other. It is an ethos rooted in the Heriot’s Foundation which remains the beating heart of our school. We have high expectations of our young people and ask each individual to try their best.
Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe. One of the most impressive buildings in the Old Town, this school was built in the 17th century with funds bequeathed by George Heriot (goldsmith and banker to James VI, and popularly known as Jinglin’ Geordie).
