United Kingdom · Glasgow
The High School of Glasgow is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18. Kindergarten and Junior School are in Bearsden; Transitus and Senior School are in Anniesland. This guide explains its Scottish curriculum, entry routes, 2026–27 fees and the costs that still need confirmation.
The High School of Glasgow is an independent, co-educational day school. Kindergarten and Junior School are at 27 Ledcameroch Road, Bearsden. Senior School is at 637 Crow Road, Anniesland.
There is no boarding provision. A family moving to Glasgow should test both journeys because pupils change campus before secondary-age entry.
Kindergarten accepts children from their third birthday. KG1 is for children aged three, while KG2 is the preschool year. Both follow the early level of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence through play-based learning.
Junior School runs from Junior 1 to Junior 6. The school does not publish a complete year-by-year curriculum table on the pages reviewed.
Transitus is the Primary 7 equivalent and takes place at Senior School. Children normally enter it at about age ten. Including Transitus, Senior School has seven year groups through Senior 6.
Senior pupils follow the Scottish qualifications route. They normally take National 5 qualifications in Senior 4, Highers in Senior 5, and Highers or Advanced Highers in Senior 6. The school also offers vocational subjects.
English is the teaching language. The public pages reviewed do not describe a separate English-language learning programme.
The school recommends applying during the autumn term and before the late-January assessment period. It also considers applications throughout the year when a place is available.
An application for Junior 1 through Senior 6 costs £50 plus VAT. The Kindergarten pages do not state an application charge.
| Entry stage | Published process |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Places are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The school recommends applying from the child’s second birthday. Session-booking forms are issued in December. |
| Junior 1 | Children attend a 45-minute observed play session. These sessions run during December. |
| Junior 2–6 | Applicants attend a “Getting to Know You” day in mid-January. |
| Transitus–Senior 4 | Applicants complete written assessments in January. Strong candidates at Senior level are then invited to interview. |
| Senior 5–6 | The detailed admissions page says interviews take place during December after application. |
The general FAQ compresses the process differently and says Junior 2–Senior 6 applicants sit written assessments. Families applying to Senior 5 or 6 should confirm whether a written paper is also required.
Attending Kindergarten does not guarantee entry to Junior 1. Staff monitor each child and discuss the possible transition with the family.
The principal entry points are Kindergarten, Junior 1, Transitus and Senior 1. Entry to other years depends on space and successful assessment or interview. The school has not yet published exact dates or place numbers for entry in August 2027.
The amounts below include VAT at 20%. The school says its published 2025–26 and 2026–27 fees are frozen through 24 June 2027, but a change in the government VAT rate would affect billing.
| Year | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Junior 1 | £13,795 |
| Junior 2 | £13,795 |
| Junior 3 | £14,995 |
| Junior 4 | £16,995 |
| Junior 5 | £17,995 |
| Junior 6 | £17,995 |
Each annual fee is paid in three termly instalments: £4,598 for Junior 1 and 2, £4,998 for Junior 3, £5,665 for Junior 4 and £5,998 for Junior 5 and 6.
| Year | Per term | Annual total |
|---|---|---|
| Transitus | £6,402 | £19,206 |
| Senior 1 | £6,714 | £20,142 |
| Senior 2 | £6,990 | £20,970 |
| Senior 3 | £7,361 | £22,083 |
| Senior 4 | £7,361 | £22,083 |
| Senior 5 | £7,361 | £22,083 |
| Senior 6 | £6,664 | £19,992 |
Fees include tuition, textbooks, stationery and essential art materials. They also include swimming, transport for games and selected extracurricular activities, and personal accident insurance. Uniform is excluded.
The public fee page does not price meals, buses, examinations or optional trips. Ask for a complete extras schedule before accepting a place.
Families with more than two children attending at the same time receive 25% off the third child’s fee. The reduction is 50% for each subsequent child.
Payment is by direct debit. Families may pay each term on the first day of autumn term, 1 December and 1 April, or use ten monthly instalments based on the estimated annual bill. A full year or more than one year may also be paid in advance.
A full term’s written notice must be given to the Rector or the Junior School Head Teacher before withdrawal. Otherwise, the following term’s fee is payable instead. Late fees accrue interest at four percentage points above the Clydesdale Bank base rate.
The Kindergarten works with East Dunbartonshire Council to provide eligible children with 1,140 funded hours. Its funded core day is 8:45am–3:10pm. A funded meal or healthy snack is provided during the child’s attended session.
Families may buy term-time wraparound care from 7:45am–8:45am and 3:10pm–5:55pm. The school does not publish the charge on the page reviewed.
KG1 children must attend at least four sessions per week. KG2 children must attend at least five. Morning-only, afternoon-only and mixed patterns are possible.
Junior 1–6 after-school care runs in two sessions: 3:05pm–4:30pm and 4:30pm–6:00pm. Each session costs £10 for a regular booking or £11 for a flexible booking. Late and same-day bookings add £3 per session.
After-school care is invoiced monthly and collected by direct debit two weeks later. Regular-booking changes require one month’s notice; flexible changes or cancellations require 48 hours. The school gives no refund for absence, cancellation, early collection or closure caused by severe weather.
Means-tested bursaries are available only for Senior School, from Transitus through Senior 6. Parents indicate their request during the application and submit a confidential financial declaration around the January entrance examination.
The independent Bursary Award Committee decides the level of help. The family learns the award when the formal place offer is made. Continued support depends on financial need, satisfactory academic progress and behaviour.
The school reports that 56 pupils received awards of 5%–100% in 2023–24, including 22 full awards. Those figures are historical, not a promise about current availability. No current income or asset thresholds are published.
The Junior and Senior Schools have qualified specialist support teams. A pupil with an identified need may receive an individual learning profile developed with the family, teachers and external agencies.
Support can take place in class or individually. The school also describes an enhanced transition programme and help with approved SQA Additional Assessment Arrangements.
The website does not state staffing ratios, capacity limits or whether extra support carries a separate charge. Families should disclose needs before assessment and ask for a written account of what can be provided.
The school does not publish visa sponsorship, local-residency or guardian rules on the pages reviewed. Because this is a day school, the family must arrange housing and daily care independently. Confirm immigration eligibility and document requirements before paying any non-refundable amount.
The best fit is a family seeking Scottish qualifications and able to manage the Bearsden-to-Anniesland transition. Families requiring boarding, a guaranteed international curriculum or school-arranged immigration sponsorship should consider other options.
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