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Some international students join the School each year. Currently the school is especially popular with boys from Germany, Hong Kong, China, Russia and Mexico, some of whom choose to go directly into the Sixth Form. International students account for about 16% of the School's roll. They bring with them a diverse range of cultures, which greatly enhances the overall culture of the School.
International students sit entrance examinations in Mathematics and in English at any time during the year. Papers may be taken at Merchiston, or sent to a boy’s current school (or to a recruitment agency or British Council office) for administration. The papers are returned to Merchiston for marking. Each candidate is considered on his individual results. We also take up a report from a pupil’s current school. Sixth Form candidates are expected to sit papers in Mathematics, English and at least one other subject chosen for A level study.
International students are screened for English language tuition on entry and receive an individual programme, including small group, or one-to-one support. Accounts of their experiences here by two students can be read by clicking on these links:
All international students require a UK educational guardian. The guardian acts on behalf of parents in the UK, looks after your son during half term or leave-outs, and can be contacted in an emergency. The School can recommend guardianship agencies, and, for our younger pupils, we may be able to offer guardian families from current parents. Contacts
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