The standard of education in Aberdeen is high, as the city has a long history, with two universities dating back centuries and still ranking among the best in Scotland.
Most schools in Aberdeen are public, state-operated schools, with only a small minority of children attending private schools. Private schools are known as independent schools in Scotland. All of the city's state schools and most of its independent schools follow the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, which is a two-phase system. The first phase is a broad, general education, beginning with nursery school and continuing through seven years of primary school and three years of secondary school, while the second phase begins in S4 at the age of sixteen, concluding in S6 at eighteen years of age.
While all of its public schools and most of its independent schools are tested according to the Scottish Qualifications Authority, some follow the English curriculum or the International Baccalaureate curriculum, while others adhere to the International Baccalaureate as well as either the Scottish or English curriculums.
Most Scottish children attend a school near where they live, although those wishing to attend a school outside of their area can submit an out-of-zone placement request, which is usually granted.
Among the higher-ranking public schools are Cults Academy, Oldmachar Academy, and Aberdeen Grammar School, which is one of the oldest grammar schools in the United Kingdom, being founded in 1257.
While education is compulsory in Scotland, homeschooling is an acceptable option for parents who choose it. However, once a student is enrolled in a public school, the consent of the education authority is required for withdrawal. No consent is required if the child has never attended a public school in that authority's area if the withdrawal is from an independent school, if the child has completed primary school but has not yet started secondary school, or if the school the child had attended has been closed.
Headquartered at Gallowgate in Aberdeen, North East Scotland College has two other campuses in Aberdeen and another in Fraserburgh. It replaced Aberdeen College, which was the largest higher-education institution in Scotland.
Founded in 1886, Gray's School of Art is one of the oldest colleges of art in the United Kingdom. It s now part of Robert Gordon University, which also includes the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and The Built Environment, and is adjacent to the Gray's School.
Aberdeen has two universities. King's College and Marischal College were combined to form the University of Aberdeen in 1860. The city's other university is Robert Gordon University, which began as Robert Gordon Institute of Technology, an offshoot of Robert Gordon's College, and became Robert Gordon University in 1992.
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Founded around 1257, Aberdeen Grammar School is the oldest school in Aberdeen and one of the oldest in the UK. Originally located on Schoolhill, near the current location of Robert Gordon's College, it was moved to its current site in 1863. Operated by the Aberdeen City Council, the school educates students from about eleven to eighteen. Its location, schedules, and contacts are posted, along with policy information, extracurricular activities, and demographics.
https://grammar.org.uk/
Located on Fonthill Road in Aberdeen, Scotland, the nursery adheres to the Pre-birth to Three Positive Outcomes for Scotland's Children and Families National Guidance, along with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Its locations, staff recruitment notices, children and staff applications, an introduction to its staff are set forth, along with contacts and information about tax credits, and its charity, which is designed to assist families with children who are in crisis.
https://broomhillnursery.co.uk/
The coeducational public secondary school is the largest state school in Aberdeen. A school prospectus, photo gallery, standards and quality reports, policies and procedures, and awards are highlighted, along with school schedules, a calendar of events, and extracurricular activities. Its faculties are introduced, and its pathways and transition programmes, guidance services, and pupil leadership team are reported, and the parent council and PTA are discussed. Parent webinars are included.
https://cults-academy.aberdeen.sch.uk/
The ISA is in Pitfodels, Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland. Originally known as the American School in Aberdeen, the ISA was the first international school in Scotland. The ISA takes in students, 3 to 18, from other countries besides the UK, although British students are allowed to enroll. Its history, campus, and board are introduced, and its student life programmes, admissions policies, transfer policies, and fees are stated. A school calendar, photos, postal address, and contacts are presented.
https://www.isa.aberdeen.sch.uk/
NESCol was formed through the merger of Aberdeen College and Banff & Buchan College in 2013. Its campuses, learning centres, and academies, course options, including full-time, part-time and distance learning, as well as apprenticeships, the application process, and its major subject areas, are featured. Student services, employment opportunities, and college services are set forth, along with the college's history, student stories, contacts, and events.
https://www.nescol.ac.uk/
Situated in Bridge of Don in the northern part of Aberdeen, Scotland, the six-year comprehensive, non-denominational school opened in 1982. Course choices, co-curricular clubs and activities, learner pathways, and the school library are featured, along with its curriculum and programmes, pupil support services, school publications, school meals, staff introductions, videos, and a school calendar. Employment openings are posted, along with contact details.
https://oldmachar.aberdeen.sch.uk/
RGU is a public university in Aberdeen, Scotland. The university awards degrees in a wide range of disciplines, primarily in professional, technical, health, and artistic disciplines, as well as business and traditional academic degree programmes. Its undergraduate and graduate courses are featured, along with a history of the university, demographics, and governance. Student, research, and alumni programmes are included, and online registration is available.
https://www.rgu.ac.uk/
The coeducational independent school caters to students from nursery through S6 in Aberdeen, Scotland. The school was founded as Robert Gordon's Hospital, a residential school for poor boys, in 1732, although it remained empty until 1750, becoming Robert Gordon's College in 1881, when it became a fee-paying institution. Its history, campus, admissions policies and fees, and learning programs are outlined, and the school leadership and governance are introduced.
https://www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/
St. Margaret's School for Girls
Located in Aberdeen, St. Margaret's is an independent day school, and the oldest girls' school in Scotland, catering to pupils from three to eighteen, offering a nursery, junior school, and senior school. An introduction to the school campus, its educational programs, admissions policies, and fees are set forth. Student support programmes, guidance, career information, extracurricular options, and PTA programmes are set forth, along with a calendar of events.
https://www.st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk/
Commonly abbreviated Aberd, the University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495, and currently includes three colleges: King's College, Marischal College, and Christ's College. The university's website provides maps of the campus and an introduction to the institution's academic and research programs. You can also find information on the university's undergraduate and graduate programmes, postgraduate research programmes, alumni programmes and employment opportunities.
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/
