Scots College

At Scots College, we focus on providing a high quality education while developing all-round character in our students. Our students are guided to become global citizens – who are equipped for life as balanced, compassionate, motivated, and socially aware young people.

Scots College is a co-educational, Presbyterian, day and boarding school comprised of three schools in one College: Junior School (Years 0-6), Middle School (Years 7-10), and Senior School (Years 11-13).

Proudly an IB World school with a history of over 100 years of education, the College’s motto is “Virtutem Paret Doctrina” – let education build all-round character. Students at Scots College are provided with opportunities in many areas to develop their potential across academia, sport, culture, service, and spirituality. We provide an individualised education where every student is known and their educational needs catered for with a team of passionate teaching staff who deliver a world class education.

A Scots education equips each student to thrive now and in their futures, to learn. For life. With a rapidly evolving world influenced by increased globalisation and technological advancements, the College has a clear Future Focussed Learning Strategy to ensure each student at Scots College receives a high quality education, preparing them to successfully navigate the next steps of their education and futures in a continuously evolving world.

As part of a recent review, current Scots College students and recent leavers were asked by an independent consultant how they would describe the culture and feel of Scots College. The most common responses are listed below.

Welcoming, friendly, inclusive, proud traditions, family feel, dynamic, happy, lots of opportunities, caring, comfortable, all round education- holistic, explorative, creative, safe physically and emotionally, diverse, culture of self- improvement, progressive, student led initiatives, empathetic, supportive, personalised, high standards expected, adults know you, unified, connected, respectful, wrap around care.

We are proud of the report findings, which are testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire College Staff.

We warmly invite you to browse our website to learn more about Scots College. You can find out more about our three schools by clicking the buttons below.