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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

St Leonards: A world-class education
in the heart of St Andrews

Situated in the heart of the prestigious university town of St Andrews,
St Leonards offers a unique blend of educational rigour and
community warmth.

s a friendly and forward-thinking learning help pupils to become critical thinkers
independent, coeducational boarding and independent learners, ensuring that year
A and day school, it provides an after year, pupils go on to secure places at
exceptional education for pupils aged 4 to top universities worldwide, including Oxford,
18. With medieval streets, sweeping sandy Harvard, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Brown, and
beaches, and world-renowned golf courses on Maastricht, reflecting the school’s reputation
its doorstep, the school provides an inspiring for academic rigour and global outlook.
environment where learning extends far Alongside the programme of activities, St courses, including the Old Course, in the
beyond the classroom. The curriculum is complemented by a thriving Leonards enjoys vibrant Music and Drama Home of Golf.
programme of extra-curricular activities, departments. Pupils are encouraged to
St Leonards is one of only two schools in the equipping pupils with the skills and interests to perform in front of their peers on a regular Boarding, available from age ten, provides a
UK to deliver all four globally-recognised succeed in today’s ever-changing world. With basis, whether that be in one of the many modern, welcoming home-from-home. A £5
International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum over 50 activities offered, there is something ensembles or as soloists. Drama can be also million redevelopment has created spacious,
programmes from Kindergarten to Year 13, and for everyone – be that aviation, riding, climbing, pursued at a number of levels. Performances contemporary houses with sea views and
was the first in Scotland to achieve this status. Model United Nations, coding, hockey, roller are staged throughout the year, both in the a strong family atmosphere. For day pupils,
Inquiry-based teaching and concept-based skating, or yoga. local theatre in St Andrews, the Byre Theatre, dedicated bus routes across Fife, Tayside, and
and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Perthshire ensure easy access.
Several students have also secured places
at the RCS Junior Conservatoire of Drama, Global in outlook yet personal in approach,
Production and Film, and the Guildhall School St Leonards equips pupils with the knowledge,
of Music & Drama. skills, and confidence to succeed, Ad Vitam –
for life.
St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage,
and continues to have a strong record of To learn more visit stleonards-fife.org or to
achievement at national level in golf, rugby arrange a visit contact us on 01334 472126 or
and para-skiing. There is a full calendar of email registrar@stleonards-fife.org.
competitive fixtures throughout the year,
and the core values of enjoyment, respect,
teamwork and determination are central to all
levels of sport.

The world-class eight-tier Golf Academy is
delivered in partnership with the St Andrews
Links, catering for every stage of golfer, from
the complete beginner to the elite player.
Those enrolled in the Golf Academy enjoy
unrivalled access to state-of-the-art facilities,
expert instruction, and access to seven Links
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