Gordonstoun School

The role of a school is not only to prepare you for exams, it's to prepare you for life.

1934 founded

Co-ed

A-Level, GCSE, 1 Year GCSE / Pre-IB

420 students

88% boarders

33% international students

£ 17705 per term (circa)

Rural, By the Sea

"Plus est en vous - There is more in you"

Located in the North of Scotland Gordonstoun was founded by Dr Kurt Hahn former Principal of Salem. Round Square values and the Duke of Edinburgh Award originated there. Children are educated with many outdoor activities including trips on the school yacht The Ocean Spirit of Moray.

Find out more about the summer school GISS - Gordonstoun International Summer School.

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Academic

Supports every pupil to reach full potential

Famous Alumni

Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh), Prince Charles, Duncan Jones (Musician and son of David Bowie), Heather Stanning (Rower: Olympic Gold Medallist 2012), Sean Connery’s son

British boarding school students at Olympics in Rio

8/19/2016 - 1 min. to read

GB swimmer Adam Peaty powered his way to win the Olympic gold medal and a new world record in the men’s 100m breaststroke event.

The UK Referendum - some reassurances from a British Boarding School perspective

7/22/2016 - 6 min. to read

Europe and the UK are still coming to terms with the outcome of the referendum result. However, we think that is important to put the whole situation into context and give it a sense of perspective.

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