Private school Lomond School

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Lomond School is a unique co-educational boarding school located in the west of Scotland. It was founded in 1845. Those who attend the Lomond School for the first time are always surprised to find such a business-like, high-class school in the quiet, tree-lined streets of the residential town of Helensburg.

The school has 60 study places with full board - some students will complete the entire course of study here, and for some, studying at the school will be only part of their learning experience. The flexibility of the programs allows you to prepare a learning option that is suitable for each student or student studying in Lomond.

The task of the school is for the child to gain knowledge, developing as a person and acquiring communication skills. Lomond School primarily prepares children for life beyond the school's doorstep.

Lomond School is a small school and this has its own advantage: teachers know each student, his strengths and weaknesses, which allows you to support and guide students, helping them grow and develop.

The school has about 350 students.

DIRECTOR (stand 2026)

Claire Chisholm, education - University of Glasgow, upper second-class MA (Hons) in English Literature, History and Languages; University of Strathclyde, Post-Graduate Diploma in Education.

Famous school graduates

• Bonar Low, Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1922-23, Member of Parliament
• John Logie Bayard, engineer, scientist, inventor of the colour television system
• James George Fraser, Social Anthropologist
• William Godfrey, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
• Vicki Hopkinson, artist
• Stuart Mack, singer
• Baron Alexander Ure, politician and judge

KEY FACTORS

• The school places great emphasis on attention to each student. Small classes, an impeccable curriculum and an environment that motivates students and staff to strive for the best.
• The ratio of teachers and students: 1: 8.
• Each student is monitored regularly for his / her attitude to work, and staff regularly meets to discuss each individual’s progress.
• The potential of each student is measured and his or her effectiveness is monitored to ensure that young people achieve what they can achieve. This is reflected in the excellent exam results.

EQUIPMENT

Housed in new buildings, Lomond has unrivalled equipment. New boarding houses with bathrooms, the quality of information technology and the provision of classrooms at the highest level: interactive whiteboards, laptops with internet and video conferencing equipment.

PROGRAM

For students wishing to enter the Lomond School and take exams here, the Scottish education system provides significant flexibility, and it is highly valued when entering universities, both in the UK and abroad.

Senior 1 and Senior 2 (grades 8 and 9)

During these years, students follow a broad programme that includes a variety of academic subjects. The aim is to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills and to develop curiosity and interest in learning.

Senior 3 and Senior 4 (grades 10 and 11)

Students normally study eight academic subjects from areas that interest them. The school encourages students to choose subjects from a wide range of disciplines so that they have more options when choosing further study and careers.

In addition to this, pupils are taught the basics of physical development, religious knowledge and personal development and social adaptation. If a young person needs help to develop language skills in English, the school will often reduce the number of academic subjects for them so that they have time to study with an English teacher as an additional subject.

At the end of Senior 4 pupils sit examinations in all eight subjects and are graded on the National 5 examination system, which is the equivalent of the UK GCSE system.

Pre-IB

Pre-IB Programme is dedicated to supporting young people aged between 15 to 17 in progressing seamlessly from national education systems into the International Baccalaureate. One year course will provide the skills, knowledge and confidence required to embark upon either the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme. Pupils taking this course will benefit from an integration into British culture, immersion in the English language and mastery of academic subjects from the IB modes of study.

Senior 5 and Senior 6: IB (International Baccalaureate) (Grades 12 and 13))

An International Baccalaureate programme recognised by universities around the world. Six subjects are studied: 3 at Advanced Level and 3 at Standard Level. In addition to this, students write an extended essay, take a Theory of Knowledge (Practical Philosophy) course and a CAS (Creativity, Action and Self Help) course.
Find out more about IB program

Key Benefits of Scottish Academic Qualifications

• Students have the possibility of widespread education (at least 5 different subjects), which also exists when studying under the International Baccalaureate program to prepare for admission to a university, but at the same time they are not limited to six subjects, like in MB. Under the Scottish system, a student does not need to learn a language or science.
• Students can earn a portfolio of qualifications for admission to the university in one or two years. They are not required to study the same subjects for two years, as is done on the A-level system.
• The flexibility of Scottish academic qualifications is ideal for a student who needs to develop language skills in English along with academic subjects.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in a modern residence in double and single rooms. Each room has a private bathroom. Living conditions and child care are very high. The residence has spacious common lounges.

SPORT

Rugby, football, fitness, hockey, running, curling, skiing, tennis, karate, rock climbing, rafting, athletics, yoga, badminton, dancing, gymnastics, cricket, lacrosse, table tennis, basketball, netball, archery.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Lomond has a high priority to develop every aspect of the personality trait. Sports, drama, music, extracurricular education and much more act as a way to develop self-confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, adaptability, self-reliance skills, a sense of responsibility ... and absolute joy!

The school has more than 50 extracurricular activities, which include an introduction to athletics, hockey, canoeing, the Duke of Edinburgh Prize, drama, entrepreneurship for young people, navigation, cricket, music, access to the high seas and art. The £ 3.2 million game room project was completed in 2009 and the new room now provides a wide range of additional sports opportunities.

Lomond has an excellent music sector with strong choral, modern and classical aspects and an emphasis on playing and performing. Traditional music is a particularly strong side of the school, which has received widespread school, national and international publicity over the past decade. Our harpists, violinists, trumpeters and singers went on tour in the USA several times, and also often appeared on television and radio.

COST, 2026-2027

£39,861 per year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

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