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Prep for Life
Welcome to Fettes Prep, offering boys and girls, age 5-13, a wonderful start to their Fettes education. At Fettes Prep, our “Prep for Life” vision empowers our pupils to excel academically, transition smoothly to Fettes Senior School and flourish as compassionate, inclusive individuals.
Charlie Minogue, Headmaster
Our Vision
Innovation and excellence in our teaching and curriculum, kindness and inclusivity in our community and providing the best and most deliberate preparation for transition into Fettes College is at the heart of our vision - Recognised with 'Excellents' from Education Scotland.
Boarding at Fettes Prep
Everyone at Fettes Prep benefits from being part of a boarding school - 25% of our pupils are boarders.
Extraordinary Range of Opportunities
Over the course of a school year
Our annual magazine - Busy Bee - aims to complete the impossible task of distilling the essence of what we get up to over the course of a school year. We hope that reading it gives you a sense of the range of opportunities available to children at Fettes Prep.
How to Register
When you are ready to apply for a place at Fettes Prep or Fettes Pre-Prep for your child/children, the next step is to complete our Registration Form. We recommend early registration where possible.
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Location
Fettes sits in 100 acres of secure green campus with mountain views, mature woodland and green space. There is a stillness and calm on campus that belies the fact that the centre of the international city of Edinburgh is within walking distance from our gates.
