S C OT L A N D 01 Gordonstoun “As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life.” As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life. The school’s uniquely broad curriculum encourages every individual to fulfil their potential academically as well as individually. Gordonstoun follows the English GCSE and A level curriculum and students go on to Universities, Colleges and Art Schools all over the world to study a diverse range of subjects. The school’s location on the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland provides the background for Gordonstoun’s world beating outdoor education programme. Through expeditions and sail training voyages Gordonstoun students gain invaluable experience in being both leaders and team players and in having compassion and understanding for others and of themselves. Their outlook is broadened, C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N their ability to consider the needs of others developed, and they gain resilience – life skills which complement the School’s commitment to academic excellence. Active engagement in service to the local community also comprises a core part of Gordonstoun’s ‘working week’. All year groups take part in service, but from Year 11 each student commits to one of the School’s nine services. Head: Principal – Ms Lisa Kerr; Headmaster – Mr Titus Edge 5–18 years (youngest boarder 8 years) Mrs Sabine Richards, Director of Admissions and Communications Website: Telephone: Fax: Email: Address: gordonstoun.org.uk +44 (0) 1343 837837 +44 (0) 1343 837838 admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk Gordonstoun ELGIN, Moray Scotland IV30 5RF 63 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Age Range: Contact: UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20