Fettes College
Comely Bank, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
About
Co-educational independent day and boarding school in Edinburgh for ages 5 to 18, with a Prep School and a Senior School. The Sixth Form offers A Level and the International Baccalaureate, and GCSE is taken in the Senior School. Recognised with 'Excellents' from Education Scotland for curriculum and for raising attainment and achievement.
Key facts
Curriculum
British · A Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 5–18
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 1870
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Outdoor education
Fees
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Fettes Pre-Prep - 5-7 Years | GBP 5,175 |
| Fettes Prep - 7-13 Years, Boarders | GBP 12,950 |
| Fettes Prep - 7-13 Years, Day Pupils | GBP 8,800 |
| Fettes College - 13-18 Years, Boarders | GBP 18,850 |
| Fettes College - 13-18 Years, Day Pupils | GBP 15,900 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Student support
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Sports field
- Outdoor education
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Piping and drumming
After-school activities
- Sport
- Outdoor Pursuits
- The Arts
- Piping & Drumming
- Debating
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