The School Year

The school year is divided into three terms, with a Half Term break in each term. The major GCSE and A Level examinations are in the Summer Term.

Exact Term dates for  2012-13 are available here.

Autumn Term

Late August/early September to mid-December with a 10-day mid-term break in October.

Lent Term

Early January to mid/late March with a 1 week mid-term break in February.

Summer Term

Mid/late April to late June/early July with a mid-term break at the end of May/early June.

Merchiston follows the standard school year observed by most UK independent schools.