St Leonards School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in St Andrews, United Kingdom. It serves 546 students for students aged 5–18.
Explore This School
Location & getting here
Small historic university town on Scotland's Fife coast; quiet, tradition-rich academic setting with distinctive heritage architecture and a welcoming character.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 56 km | ~83 min | EDI — Scottish gateway |
| Manchester | 332 km | ~442 min | MAN — Northern gateway; global connections |
| Birmingham | 437 km | ~578 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Key facts
About
St Leonards School is a private, coeducational IB World School in St Andrews, Scotland, offering all four IB programmes from Primary Years through Diploma level. Authorized by the IB since 2005, the school provides English-medium instruction with mixed boarding facilities for students aged 3 to 19.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years 1-3 | Taster session in Junior School; no formal assessment | — | — |
| Years 4-6 | Taster day and Cognitive Abilities Test Fourth Edition (CAT4) | — | — |
| Years 7-13 | CAT4 assessment and Taster day (or overnight stay for boarding interest) | — | — |
How to apply
- Contact Admissions Team to arrange visit during Open Morning (May or October) or at a time convenient to family
- Complete online application and pay £120 application fee
- Child attends Taster Day and completes entrance assessment (CAT4 for Years 4+)
- School reviews application and extends offer to successful applicants
- Family accepts or declines offer and joins St Leonards
What you'll need to submit
- Online application form
- Application fee (£120)
- Last two school or progress reports
- Written personal statement detailing interests, hobbies and aspirations
Open events
- Open Mornings held in May and October
- Individual visits welcomed throughout the year
Admissions contact: [email protected] or +44 (0)1334 472126
High demand for spaces; some year groups have waiting lists. For international Sixth Form applicants whose English is not first language: B2 First for Schools or IELTS 5.5-6 required. Visa support available for non-British passport holders; school acts as sponsor for Child Student Visa applications.
Why Families Choose
International Baccalaureate programme, unrivalled Golf Programme with access to St Andrews Links, international student body (30+ nationalities), historic location in St Andrews
University Destinations
Boarding Life
Modern, stylish accommodation in a country house setting following £4m refurbishment programme
Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday); available from age 10; bedrooms with sea views
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
UK Independent School of the Year 2022 for International Student Experience