Merchiston Castle School
- British
- A Level
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 16K–34.7K
GBP 11.9K–25.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Day and boarding school in Edinburgh with The Forest Nursery and Junior School (Nursery to Primary 7, coed) and a senior school for boys (Fourth Form to Sixth Form). Fees cover tuition, meals and snacks, and travel for school fixtures.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · A Level · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 7–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1828
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- School day
- 08:00-16:30
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 Full Day with Lunch | GBP 11,925≈ USD 16K |
| Primary 1 to 3 | GBP 15,444≈ USD 20.7K |
| Primary 4 to 7 | GBP 17,928≈ USD 24K |
| First Form to Third Form Day Plus | GBP 18,900≈ USD 25.3K |
| Fourth Form to Sixth Form Day | GBP 25,920≈ USD 34.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery Full Day with Lunch | GBP 11,925 (about USD 16K) |
| Primary 1 to 3 | GBP 15,444 (about USD 20.7K) |
| Primary 4 to 7 | GBP 17,928 (about USD 24K) |
| First Form to Third Form Day Plus | GBP 18,900 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Fourth Form to Sixth Form Day | GBP 25,920 (about USD 34.7K) |
Source: school website (merchiston.co.uk) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Merchiston Castle School (this school) | GBP 11,925 (about USD 16K) | GBP 25,920 (about USD 34.7K) |
| 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 Heriot's School | GBP 11,620 (about USD 15.6K) | GBP 20,911 (about USD 28K) |
| George Watson's College | GBP 12,570 (about USD 16.8K) | GBP 20,351 (about USD 27.2K) |
| Loretto School | GBP 12,200 (about USD 16.3K) | GBP 34,700 (about USD 46.4K) |
Source: school website (merchiston.co.uk) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Senior School Day (8am to 4.30pm) → Junior School Flexi Boarder (2 nights),
| Merchiston Castle School · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Senior School Day (8am to 4.30pm) | 8,640 |
| Senior School Day Plus (8am to 9pm) | 12,870 |
| Senior School Flexi Boarder (2 nights) | 14,694 |
| Senior School Boarder (IV Form and above | 17,748 |
| Junior School Day Plus (8am to 6.30pm) | 6,300 |
| Junior School Flexi Boarder (2 nights), | 8,124 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Senior School Day (8am to 4.30pm) | GBP 8,640 |
| Senior School Day Plus (8am to 9pm) | GBP 12,870 |
| Senior School Flexi Boarder (2 nights) | GBP 14,694 |
| Senior School Boarder (IV Form and above | GBP 17,748 |
| Junior School Day Plus (8am to 6.30pm) | GBP 6,300 |
| Junior School Flexi Boarder (2 nights), | GBP 8,124 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 120
- EAL support
- GBP 12
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cat4
- Open days
- 2026-10-31, 2026-11-18
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% second child, 20% third child, 40% fourth child
- 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.
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Tennis
- Golf
After-school activities
- Co-curricular
- Saturday Electives
Upcoming events
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