Admissions - Fettes College

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A warm welcome awaits you from everyone at Fettes and especially from Fiona Gordon, Head of Admissions, and her team.

2023 Examination Results

37

Average IB points

45%

A*-A at A Level or 7/6 at IB

83%

Secured a place at their 1^st or 2^nd choice university

1:6

Teacher to students ratio

66%

of GCSE grades were 9 - 7

20

GCSE options

Our Entry Points

By age group

5-11

Entry to Fettes Prep commences at Year 3/P3 (our M Form) but from September 2025 we are delighted to announce we will also take pupils from the compulsory schooling age of 5+. Children can join Fettes Prep at all stages of the Prep School and from age 7 they will usually be asked to complete a CAT4 assessment. In addition, prospective Prep School pupils will meet and have an interview with the Headmaster, Charlie Minogue, and boarders will also have an interview with the relevant Houseparent. For families interested in entry for September 2025 assessments can be completed on receipt of your application or on our annual assessment day – Saturday 18th January 2025.

11+

Pupils joining the Prep School at age 11+ years, will usually be asked to complete a CAT4 assessment. In addition, prospective pupils will meet and have an interview with the Charlie Minogue, Headmaster of Fettes Prep, and boarders will also have an interview with the relevant Houseparent. Assessments can be completed on receipt of your applications or on our annual assessment day – Saturday 18th January 2025.

13+

Students looking to join Fettes at 13+ will join our Senior School into our Third Form (Year 9). Students can enter Fettes via the scholarship or general entry route. Academic, Art, Music, Pipes and Snare Drumming, Sports and All-Rounder Scholarships and Awards are available. Students wishing to join Fettes via general entry will usually be asked to complete a CAT4 assessment and to meet and have an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team or Head of Admissions. For entry in 2025 the deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday 17th October 2024. We recommend all applications are submitted by Thursday 17th October 2024 however general entry can be at any time, during the year, subject to availability. General Entry assessments and interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2024. Scholarship assessments will take place at the end of January 2025.

14+

Students looking to join Fettes at age 14+ years will join our Senior School in Fourth Form (Year 10) and will usually be asked to complete a CAT4 assessment. In addition, prospective students will also meet and have an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team or Head of Admissions. There is no set date for Fourth Form assessments and these are subject to availability. Applications are processed on receipt of the completed Registration form so an early application is highly recommended.

16+

Students looking to join Fettes for the Sixth Form (age 16-18 years), join in Lower Sixth (Year 12). There is the option to enter Sixth Form at Fettes via either the scholarship or general entry route. Academic, Art, Music, Pipes and Snare Drumming, and Sports Scholarships and Awards are available. For assessments, all students will be invited to select three subjects of their choice (plus an additional English paper for students whose first language is not English). Students will also meet and have an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team. Applications are processed on receipt of a completed Registration form so an early application is highly recommended. For entry in 2025, the deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday 17th October 2024. We recommend all applications for 2025 are submitted by Thursday 17th October 2024. General Entry and scholarship assessments will take place at Fettes on Monday 11th November and/or Tuesday 12th November 2024. Remote assessments are possible, please contact the admissions team to discuss.

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A warm welcome awaits you at Fettes College. We believe that the best way to decide if a Fettes education is right for you, and your family, is to come and visit us and there are many ways to do so.

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How to Register

When you are ready to apply for a place at Fettes for your child/children, the next step is to complete our Registration Form. We recommend early registration where possible.

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International Students

As a full boarding school, we do not offer weekly, or flexi, boarding in our senior school (13-18) which means our boarders have all their friends around them at weekends.

International Student Policy

Scholarships

Fettes College offers a range of Scholarships and Awards based on merit, each of which is awarded entirely at the discretion of the Head.

13+ Scholarships 16+ Scholarships

Admissions Process

At Fettes, we aim to make the admissions process as relaxed and informative as possible. Our dedicated Admissions team will support you and your family every step of the way.