St George's School, Edinburgh is a GCSE / Highers / Advanced Highers school in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Founded in 1888. It serves 800 students for students aged 11–18.
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Scholarships Available
Academic, Music, Art and Sport Scholarship Awards are available at S1, S2 and S5.
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About
Founded in 1888 by pioneers of women's education in Scotland, St George's is Scotland's largest independent all-girls' school and the only all-through girls' school in Edinburgh. The school offers a distinctive academic curriculum combining GCSEs at 16 with Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers in the Sixth Form. St George's emphasises empowerment, independence of thought, and giving students meaningful leadership responsibilities from an early age.
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Why Families Choose
Scotland's largest independent all-girls' school; only all-through girls' school in Edinburgh; unique curriculum blending GCSEs with Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers; strong focus on female empowerment and leadership development.
Boarding Life
Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday). Boarders from age 11.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent