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The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to Glenalmond’s commitment to its pupils.

Dynamic teaching, informed by evidence and best practice, is the core of what we do. Our outstanding teaching staff, most of whom live on site, are dedicated to the pupils, and closely involved in life outside the classroom. This unique family community gives our pupils the freedom to grow, always supported by staff who know them well. We recognise all pupils are individuals and want every child to be confident they can, and will, achieve their goals. 

Individual adjustments to the curriculum are made in light of Learning Support needs, following discussion with the Head of Learning Support.


Second Form & Third Form (Key Stage Three)

The breadth of our curriculum is designed to prepare all our pupils for the challenges they will face as they grow and to give them the best possible foundation for the choices they will make in the future. All our teachers are subject experts, who work with House Staff and tutors to give all our pupils the very best start in their Glenalmond journey.

All pupils study the following subjects along with an extensive sports timetable.

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
  • History
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Design Technology
  • Music
  • Art 
  • Drama
Fourth & Fifth Form (KEY STAGE FOUR)

From the Fourth Form onwards, our curriculum continues to offer breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and make the most of developments in technology.

For further information, please see our GCSE Options Guide.

Sixth Form (Key Stage Five)
The Sixth Form is an exciting step for pupils, as they choose their own individual pathway from a choice of 22 A Levels and 14 Highers. Our curriculum model allows pupils to keep their options open or to pursue a specialist route.

We want our pupils to continue to develop their love of learning and explore new options, strengthening the independent study skills that will be essential for success at university and beyond.

With this in mind, pupils will choose from two pathways: 1) A Levels, where they will choose three subjects plus an additional Higher or EPQ. This additional option provides pupils with invaluable career skills in the increasingly competitive world of the global undergraduate; 2) Highers, where they will choose five subjects, thus allowing a broader curriculum experience.

A quick glance out of the window confirms that Glenalmond is truly in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable and we take full advantage of this in our BTEC Countryside Management course. The BTEC is equivalent to one A Level and it can be taken within both pathways above, creating a tailored study programme for those who are passionate about conservation and land management.
 
For further information, please see our Sixth Form Guide.

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