Academic Curriculum
Entrance to Gordonstoun requires the pupil to pass a Common Entrance Examination.
In the Junior School (ages 8–13), pupils study a range of courses and follow the Scottish education system. In the Senior School (ages 13+) the pupils complete a year's foundation course and then enter into the English education system by starting a two year GCSE course followed by a two year A Level course. Gordonstoun offers 21 GCSE courses, 27 AS Level courses and 21 A Level courses including specialised subjects such as Dance, Classical Studies and Further Mathematics.
The 2009 HMIE inspection evaluated Gordonstoun as being 'Excellent' in their curriculum.
Suitable pupils are prepared for Oxbridge applications as well as SAT entrance for universities in the United States. 96% of pupils proceed to higher education with 79% going to British universities and 17% to universities abroad. Of those who do not go on to further education many take gap years or join the armed forces.
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