Gordonstoun - Beyond CEA +10%
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Beyond CEA +10%: A School That Shapes Life
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At Gordonstoun, we are delighted to announce that we are now a CEA +10% school, making a Gordonstoun education more accessible than ever for HM Armed Forces and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) families. We understand the challenges and frequent relocations that can disrupt a child’s education. By combining our new CEA+10% status with our sector‑leading pastoral care, world-class curriculum and unmatched commitment to service, Gordonstoun provides the continuity, stability and sense of belonging that serving families deserve.What is CEA?
Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) assists military and FCDO families in securing stability through boarding education.
Current CEA Rates:
- Junior: £8,918 per term
- Senior: £11,130 per term
CEA Eligibility:
- Full‑time serving members of HM Armed Forces
- Accompanied at duty station by their family
- Likely to move within the next 4 years
- Not within 12 months of standard discharge
- Children boarding from the academic year of their 8th birthday
Why Gordonstoun?
7 days a week
As one of the UK’s few remaining fully boarding schools, Gordonstoun offers an enriching 7‑day programme filled with activities, adventure and personal growth. Every weekend, students can choose from a huge range of experiences - all included in the school fees - such as:
Creative & Technical Activities
Archaeology • Art & Design • Cooking • Robotics
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Archery • Climbing • Fencing • Golf • Kayaking • Mountaineering • Orienteering • Powerboat Training • Riding • Sailing • Sports Fixtures • Table Tennis • Target Shooting • Yoga & Pilates • Weaseling
Excursions & Adventures
Boat trips on Loch Ness • Highland Wildlife Park • Loch Insch inflatables • Trampoline Parks • Beach BBQs • Bowling • Shopping trips • Cinema outings • Castle visits
Our fully boarding environment fosters a supportive, close‑knit community where students grow in confidence and character. Guided by our motto, Plus Est En Vous, every young person is encouraged to explore their strengths, discover new passions and realise their full potential.
For life & lifelong
As a proudly non‑academically selective school, Gordonstoun delivers exceptional academic outcomes while preparing young people for life in the fullest sense.
Gordonstoun’s world‑renowned curriculum creates shared experiences that build resilience, character and confidence, ensuring students leave campus ready for whatever lies ahead. The bonds forged through these experiences run deep; Gordonstoun alumni remain uniquely connected, forming a lifelong, global community that continues to support and inspire one another long after school ends.
Service-centred
Service is woven into the fabric of Gordonstoun. Students join uniformed community and rescue services including the Fire Service and HM Coastguards. Shaped by our founder Kurt Hahn, Gordonstoun’s ethos resonates with military families who share our values of service, challenge and compassion.
