Schools & Education in Scotland

If you’ve just arrived in Scotland with your family, the chance is that one of the very first things you’ll want to do is find a good nursery, primary school, secondary school or college in your area. If you are a student, you'll find under one roof the list of Edinburgh's main universities and the (many) courses they offer.

As a parent, you’ll find in this section a wealth of useful information and things to consider e.g. private nurseries vs. nursery schools vs. childminder vs. play groups, registration process, fees, curriculum, exams…

You’ll also find links to schools and colleges for each of Edinburgh’s catchment area together with reports from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) on how good each primary and secondary school is in each area.

As a student, you’ll find here useful and practical information about colleges and universities, how to apply for a course, tuition fees, immigration and visas.