A and AS Levels
Several independent schools in the area offer
A-levels and AS levels, making the transition to Scotland easier
for families relocating from outside Scotland.
Local schools offering A and AS levels
For further information on which courses are
available, please contact the schools below directly or follow the
links to browse their websites.
This topped the 2006 league tables for the
best A-level and Advanced Higher results in Scotland's independent
sector. Based in Edinburgh city centre.
Famous for educating former Prime Minister Tony Blair and
the fictitious character of James Bond, located north of the city
centre. Students attained the highest A-level marks in the League
for the second year running.
Boys’ boarding and day school in Colinton, on the city region’s
southern edge.
Centrally-located school for boys 5-16 years and co-education for
2-5 year olds and 16 years plus.
The 2006 League tables also revealed that
St George's School for Girls came
second among schools that concentrate on Advanced Highers.
Merchiston Castle and Edinburgh Academy came second and third in
the A-levels table, which also featured Loretto
School in Musselburgh.
