Forest Admissions & Fees

Whether you are exploring places in our fully outdoor Forest Nursery or our co-educational Forest Junior School in Edinburgh, our team will guide you through every step.

Begin by submitting an enquiry through our online Admissions Portal. Once we receive your enquiry, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your family’s requirements and answer any initial questions.

We strongly encourage families to experience The Forest in person. You will be invited to arrange an individual tour with Davina Bowers, Head of The Forest Nursery and Junior School, giving you the opportunity to explore our exceptional 100-acre campus, meet our team and experience our unique approach to learning first-hand.

For children applying to the Junior School, entry assessments typically take place each January. Families applying during the academic year will be offered an individual assessment at a convenient time. These assessments are designed to help us understand your child’s academic development, personality, interests and readiness for our environment. For Nursery applicants, visits and informal settling sessions form part of the admissions process.

Following assessment, families will receive a formal offer letter confirming their child’s place, together with joining information and next steps.

We believe in transparency, simplicity and exceptional value. Our fees include all meals, workbooks and workshops. There are no compulsory extras and parents receive notice of all additional costs. 

For full fee details, payment schedules and terms and conditions, please view our current fee schedule.