George Heriot's School
- British
Per yearabout USD 15.6K–28K
GBP 11.6K–20.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, for children from Nursery to Senior Six (S6). Founded by George Heriot in the early 17th century to educate 'fatherless bairns'. Governed by George Heriot's Trust, a Scottish charity.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – S6
- Founded
- 1628
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Selectivity
- Selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | GBP 11,620≈ USD 15.6K |
| Junior School P1-P2 | GBP 13,944≈ USD 18.7K |
| Junior School P3-P7 | GBP 16,930≈ USD 22.7K |
| Senior School | GBP 20,911≈ USD 28K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | GBP 11,620 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Junior School P1-P2 | GBP 13,944 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Junior School P3-P7 | GBP 16,930 (about USD 22.7K) |
| Senior School | GBP 20,911 (about USD 28K) |
Source: school website (george-heriots.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| George Heriot's School (this school) | GBP 11,620 (about USD 15.6K) | GBP 20,911 (about USD 28K) |
| Merchiston Castle School | GBP 11,925 (about USD 16K) | GBP 25,920 (about USD 34.7K) |
| Loretto School | GBP 12,200 (about USD 16.3K) | GBP 34,700 (about USD 46.4K) |
| The Edinburgh Academy | GBP 14,247 (about USD 19.1K) | GBP 22,990 (about USD 30.8K) |
| St George's School for Girls | GBP 14,967 (about USD 20K) | GBP 24,540 (about USD 32.8K) |
| George Watson's College | GBP 12,570 (about USD 16.8K) | GBP 20,351 (about USD 27.2K) |
Source: school website (george-heriots.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 25% reduction for the fourth and subsequent children (families joining from 2018/19); 25% for third and subsequent for earlier joiners; nursery excluded
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- CCF
- Pipe Band
- Co-curricular
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GBP 11.9K–25.9K (about USD 16K–34.7K)
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