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Founded in 1934 by Dr Kurt Hahn, Gordonstoun, a fully co-educational boarding school, provides a broad educational programme for students aged 8–18 years. Set on a large, magnificent estate in Moray, it is within three hours’ travel from central London and close to international airports. The curriculum and distinctive ethos is driven by the School motto, ‘Plus est en vous’ – ‘There is more in you’.

Mission and unique curriculum
Gordonstoun’s philosophy is based on the holistic development of its students, treating each as an individual, and encouraging learning through experience to maximise achievement and fulfilment. This is achieved through the School’s unique programme, which is based on four pillars: challenge – students are stretched mentally and physically as part of the development of interpersonal skills; responsibility – all students are encouraged to manage their own lives, and take a substantial share in the supervision, guidance and development of younger students; service – all students are encouraged to contribute to society through the concept and practice of service; and internationalism – students learn to be international in both outlook and approach to life through a multicultural environment, a wide programme of exchanges and international service projects, and the School’s membership of the Round Square movement. 

Academic programme
Junior School pupils (8–13) follow the Scottish 5–14 programme, and the English National Curriculum. Students entering the Senior School in Year 9 (13+) pursue a year’s foundation course. Thereafter, a programme is devised that combines core subjects with a wide range of options for GCSE. A substantial number of students join in the sixth form from other schools. Most students will study three A-levels and one AS-level selected from a choice of over twenty subjects. There is a comprehensive system of self-assessment throughout.

The arts and sports
Over half the students learn to play musical instruments in a busy, vibrant department that enjoys an excellent widespread reputation. Drama and dance performances emphasise participation, teamwork, personal development and quality. The School is represented regularly at important competitions and festivals. The physical education programme stretches and satisfies both the top athlete and the willing enthusiast, with the main team games and a multitude of other options available.

All students undertake courses in seamanship in preparation for voyages on the School’s 80-foot sail-training vessel. Facilities include a 220-seater studio theatre and a music recital room. Gordonstoun

A Gordonstoun education prepares students for a full and active role as international citizens in a changing world.




Основанная в 1934 году доктором Куртом Ханном, Гордонстоун, школа-пансионат совместного обучения, предоставляет широкую образовательную программу для учеников от 8 до 18 лет. Расположенная на большой великолепной территории в Морее, она находится на расстоянии трех часов езды от центра Лондона, и близко к международным аэропортам. Учебный план и отличительный нравственный облик определяется в девизе Школы, «Plus est en vous» - «В вас есть больше».

Миссия и уникальный учебный план
Философия школы Гордонстоун основывается на целостном развитии ее учеников, обращении с каждым как с индивидуальностью и воодушевлении обучения посредством приобретения опыта, чтобы максимизировать достижения и свершения. Это достигается благодаря уникальной программе школы, которая основывается на четырех столпах: вызов – ученики подтягиваются умственно и физически, что происходит как часть развития межличностных умений; ответственность – все студенты получают поддержку в распоряжении своей собственной жизнью, и принимают значительное участие в контроле, наставлении и развитии младших учеников; услуга – все ученики поощряются вносить свой вклад в общество благодаря концепции и практике услуг; и интернационализм – ученики учатся быть интернациональными как в кругозоре, так и в подходе к жизни посредством мультикультурной среды, расширенной программы обмена и международных рабочих проектов, и участия Школы в движении Round Square (международная организация из 60 независимых школ).

Академическая программа
Младшие ученики Школы (8-13 лет) следуют Шотландской программе (5-14) и Национальному Английскому Учебному Плану. Ученики, вступающие в старшую школу на девятом году (13 лет и старше), прослушивают годичный основной курс. Таким образом, программа разработана так, что она сочетает базовые предметы с широким диапазоном вариантов для GCSE (Общий сертификат среднего образования). Значительное количество учеников вступает в шестой класс из других школ. Большинство учеников изучают три предмета программы A-level и один программы AS-level, выбранные из более чем 20 предметов. Есть комплексная система самооценивания во всех направлениях.

Искусство и спорт
Более половины учеников учатся играть на музыкальных инструментах в оживленном, увлекательном отделе, который заслуженно имеет широко известную отличную репутацию. Актерское мастерство и танцевальные представления подчеркивают участие, командную работу, личное развитие и качество. Школа регулярно представляется на важных конкурсах и фестивалях.
Программа физического воспитания охватывает и удовлетворяет требования как ведущего спортсмена, так и старательного энтузиаста, с главным акцентом на командные игры и множеством других вариантов.Все ученики обучаются искусству мореплавания в подготовке к плаванию на школьном 80-футовом тренировочном судне для парусного спорта. Объекты включают также театр-студию на 220 мест и концертный зал.

Образование в Гордонстоуне готовит учеников к полноценной и активной роли международных граждан в меняющемся мире.

Тип школы: Совместное обучение на базе пансионата и дневной формы
Возрастной диапазон: от 8 до 18 лет
Количество учеников: 618
Количество пансионеров: 493
Религиозная принадлежность: не принадлежит к каким-либо конфессиям
Плата за семестр: Пансионат: подготовительные классы 5 840 фунтов стерлингов, старшие классы 8 695 фунтов стерлингов;
Дневная форма: подготовительные классы 3 590 фунтов стерлингов, старшие классы 6 490 фунтов стерлингов

GORDONSTOUN CHAMBER CHOIR SINGS AT A ROYAL WEDDING

The Gordonstoun Chamber Choir had the honour of performing at the wedding ceremony of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall on Saturday 30 July. 19 students came back to Gordonstoun in their summer holidays for three days of rehearsals to prepare for the wedding.

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At Gordonstoun we take pride in our holistic approach to the education of our students. All students are stretched by the combination of academic, outdoor, cultural and sporting challenges offered as an integral part of our programme. Gordonstoun, therefore, welcomes applications for Sixth Form Scholarships from candidates with skills in any one or more of these categories. The strengths of the School, in conventional terms and judged by its special ethos, are well known and laid out in our publicity material.

Academic Scholarships
Candidates will be expected to give evidence of their ability to embark upon a two-year Sixth Form course with the prospect of obtaining at least three very good passes at GCE A level.

The examination, which takes place at Gordonstoun, will form the foundation of the assessment process. This is in three parts with each candidate taking written papers in English and Mathematics. Copies of past papers are not available. Initial selection of potential candidates will be made following the receipt of reports obtained from their current Headteacher. The successful applicants will then be invited to come to Gordonstoun for the remainder of the Scholarship procedure. This process will also include practical problem solving exercises and interviews with senior members of the Gordonstoun Staff

Scholarships in Art, Design Technology, Drama, Information Technology, Music and Sport
Candidates will be expected to show suitability for a Gordonstoun education and to have both pronounced talent, and a high level of achievement, in one of the following fields : Art, Design Technology, Drama, Information Technology, Music and Sport. Candidates are not expected to sit the academic scholarship papers but will need to qualify for the School in the normal way (School report, interview and a place offered conditionally upon obtaining satisfactory GCSE grades) and will be expected to have the potential to make a major contribution to School life. Interviews will take place at Gordonstoun and auditions for Music awards take place at that time also. Fuller details of what is required in each area are enclosed.

All-Round Scholarships
These are for candidates who demonstrate a high level of ability and potential in several areas. It is possible to apply for consideration for an All Round Scholarship as well as an Academic Scholarship or one of those awarded for specialist skills.

Value of Scholarships
Several Scholarships are awarded each year; their normal value is 10% of the fees, with the possibility of this amount being increased, in some cases substantially, in cases of financial need. The Scholarships are for the duration of the Sixth Form and are subject to review each year in the light of progress in all aspects of School life.

Bursaries for Sons and Daughters of Royal Navy or Merchant Navy Personnel and other Service Bursaries
Bursaries may be available to the sons or daughters of current or former Royal Navy or Merchant Navy personnel through the Heath Jary Sheridan Paterson Trust. Candidates need not take the academic scholarship papers but qualify for admission through school report and interview.

In all cases, awards may be augmented on the basis of financial circumstances.

Externally Funded Scholarships
The School has been fortunate in recent years to receive funding from an external Charitable Trust for Scholarships to be awarded at Sixth Form level to candidates who show outstanding qualities of Leadership. Parents and candidates may not request consideration for these awards but Gordonstoun may wish to propose particular candidates involved in the Scholarship competition, and who have taken the Scholarship papers, to the Charitable Foundation for consideration. The value of each Scholarship will be up to half fees, but exact amounts will be determined by the Trust once it has examined financial statements made by the parents of the nominated and approved candidates.

The school also has awards made to its potential students by another Charitable Trust, which specifically supports those taking Science at A level. These are to the value of 50% of the day fee or, approximately, 25% of the boarding fee.

Sixth Form Curriculum
Gordonstoun follows the English examination system. Most students will elect to study three A-levels (A2) and one further subject at AS level. Strong Mathematicians will often take Further Mathematics and non-native speakers are encouraged to take their home language as an extra fourth A-level.

The School also prepares suitable students for the Oxford and Cambridge entrance procedures and for SAT entrance to universities in the USA.

Candidates may choose from the following list of subjects which will be offered in the Sixth Form.
• Art & Design • French • Mathematics
• Biology • Geography • Media Studies
• Business Studies • German • Music
• Chemistry • History • Physical Education
• Classical Civilisation • Information & Communication Technology • Physics
• Design • Latin • Politics*
• Economics* • Psychology*
• English Language • Spanish
• English Literature • Theatre Studies
* These subjects are offered at AS level only.

Notes :

1. While it is the School’s objective to offer the maximum number of combinations of those listed subjects, we cannot guarantee provision of every combination.

2. All the subjects listed above will be offered as AS level while, in some cases, the availability of A2s will be determined by the number of those wishing to pursue the subject. Such availability is determined before the start of the Lower Sixth year and we are happy to discuss the viability of individual subjects at any time.

Procedure
Application forms may be obtained from The Admissions Secretary, Gordonstoun School. Elgin, Moray IV30 5RF

There is no entry fee for this competition. However, a form registering a student for admission is completed on behalf of candidates, even if their parents wish them to be considered only for a scholarship place. Candidates or their parents should inform their present Head before proceeding with an application.