Prep school fees

Childhood is precious and spending it at one of Scotland’s best private schools is a wise investment.

Prep School Fees

Below you will find the cost of sending your child to Gordonstoun.

Fees valid from January 2025, per term, inclusive of VAT

*Prep School - Years 1-8. Ages 4 ½-13, boarding from age 8.

* Year 1-2 school hours: 8.30 am to 15:30

Daily Charges (in addition to the day fee)

  • Breakfast club: 07:15-08:15 - £5.00 per day
  • Afterschool care (early): 15:30-17:30 - £10.00 per day
  • Afterschool care (late): 17:30-20:00 - £15.00 per day (inc. supper, prep and activities)

Unlike many other Schools the fees cover virtually everything in Gordonstoun’s very broad curriculum including expeditions and sail training and most weekend activities for boarders. 'Chargeable extras’ include things like uniform, individual music lessons and one off excursions like a Sport or Music Tour.

There are three terms per year:

  • Autumn term (from September to December)
  • Spring term (from January to March)
  • Summer term (from April to July)

Fees must be paid before the first day of each term.

Gordonstoun now offers the payment of fees via monthly direct debit. Find out more HERE.

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Gordonstoun is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited (company number 02015200).