Fettes seeks bright, motivated, and curious students who possess imagination, energy, a willingness to take risks, a concern for others, and a commitment to academic and personal growth. We receive many more applications from prospective students than there are spaces available, so we are unfortunately not able to accommodate all applicants who are qualified.

We use personal interviews to assess the promise of each individual applicant and to determine which students will gain the most from and contribute to all that Fettes College has to offer. We actively seek a student body that is racially, geographically, and socio-economically diverse and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Differences in educational opportunities and individual circumstances are valued and are taken into consideration in the decision process.

The School's first interest is in your own abilities - your inquiring mind, your initiative, your willingness to pursue a subject deeply and to think independently. We are also interested in what you have accomplished with those abilities - how you have ventured beyond your known talents and whether you have shown excellence in some things.