The curriculum at Merchiston

In addition to the traditional subjects in which pupils will need to qualify, emphasis is also given to the acquiring of ancillary skills. For example all pupils gain a basic understanding of ICT, a practical knowledge of foreign languages, and skills in communication, both orally and on paper. These are essential 'life' skills which all boys should be confident in.

Classes are small and the overall teacher/pupil ratio is 1:9. Consequently, individual attention can be given to each pupil both inside and outside the classroom. In the GCSE year and in the Sixth Form, tutorial groups are often arranged in addition to the timetabled lessons.

All boys are placed in a particular set according to their ability; setting is constantly under review. Please follow the link for the policy for especially able pupils.

Curriculum handbooks may be downloaded here: