We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use cookies to measure how the site is used (analytics), remember details you enter (preferences), and show videos embedded from YouTube or Vimeo. These are off unless you allow them. You can change your choice at any time from Cookie settings at the bottom of every page. See our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
Fettes College is one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools, set within a magnificent 100-acre campus in the heart of Edinburgh. Founded in 1870 through the bequest of Sir William Fettes, the school is famous for its striking neo-Gothic architecture and its commitment to providing a holistic education. While deeply rooted in Scottish tradition, Fettes maintains a distinctly global outlook, attracting students from over 30 countries and fostering an environment of cultural diversity.
The school offers a choice between the British A-Level pathway and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, making it a premier choice for international families. Fettes is renowned for its academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a wide-reaching co-curricular program that includes elite-level sports, music, and the arts. It has produced many notable alumni, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Thinking of applying? Send Fettes College a question about admissions, fees or a school visit.