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Edinburgh has 19 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.
Compare fees & inspections side-by-side →Edinburgh is home to 19 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 114 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.
Preparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.
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Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.
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