BOARDING
Prep Boarding
Boarding
“One of the cosiest little preps we’ve ever visited” Good Schools Guide
Situated between the mountains and the sea in North East Scotland, our Prep School shares a stunning 200-acre woodland campus with the Senior School. It is the perfect location for an unrivalled educational experience full of adventure.
Boarding at Gordonstoun Prep puts children at the heart of school life, allowing them to immerse themselves fully in our uniquely broad curriculum.
“We are so pleased we chose Gordonstoun Prep for our son. In a nutshell, it truly is a home from home for him. Small enough that the children make proper friendships, yet big enough that the school can offer a wide variety of learning opportunities."
- Sophie Furze, Parent
Our House Parent runs the Prep boarding house, together with an Assistant and two Prep School Assistants, all of whom live-in for a constant nurturing presence.
Matron is never far away either; an invaluable member of our boarding family and often the first port of call for everything from a runny nose to help with housekeeping.
Whilst the Prep has its own dedicated building, we are nestled within the wider Gordonstoun family, enabling access to a full outdoor education programme, a host of specialist teachers, plus a swimming pool, climbing wall, dance studio, theatre, dinghy fleet and 80ft yacht.
As one of the few remaining full-boarding schools in the UK, life at Gordonstoun is busy seven days a week. Boarders enjoy a childhood of freedom and fun, with packed weekends full of adventure and excitement
Our dedicated staff are both kind and encouraging, adept at creating a home from home for each child within the boarding house. Our boarders are:
- Part of an inclusive, multicultural and close-knit community, learning first-hand to share cultures, customs and traditions.
- Forming close and meaningful friendships by sharing living, eating and sleeping space with their friends, all supported by trusted adults.
- Discovering independence through guided self-care and mentorship from our excellent and compassionate staff.
- Benefitting from a wider range of experiences thanks to living on site, where they are able to take every opportunity offered by our extensive range of facilities.
- Retaining a sense of stability and continuity for families who live overseas or parents who frequently travel for business.
Boarding Options
We have a wide range of boarding options for Prep pupils aged 8-13.
“The weekly schedule for boarders is busy, giving little time to miss home and, indeed, day pupils regularly get involved in the rocket-making, beach-trip, adventure-park and barbecue fun. For an added dollop of parental reassurance, the head lives on site, as do the matrons and school nurse. There’s also a fully equipped medical centre available 24/7.”
Talk Education
Full Boarding
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Full boarders stay 7 days a week, going home for Half Terms and Holidays and have the option to go home for Leave Out weekends. |
Weekly Boarding
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Weekly boarders stay through the week but generally go home for the weekend - with the option of staying at school over the weekend at no extra cost. |
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Flexi Boarding
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Flexi boarders stay on occasional nights - a popular option to introduce boarding gradually or to provide wraparound childcare. |
Pupil Testimonials
Let our pupils tell you about their experiences as boarders in the Prep School.
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