A Top Class UK Boarding School. Set in 85 acres of leafy campus just outside Edinburgh, Scotland, Loretto provides an all-round education for just over 500 boys and girls - boarders, flexi-boarders and day pupils - aged 3 - 18. Loretto is 30 minutes away by car from Edinburgh international airport. The School is made up of two parts - the Junior School for children aged 3 - 12 and the Senior School for those aged 12 and over Founded in 1827 as Scotland's original independent boarding school, Loretto is well known for its relaxed family atmosphere, traditional values and emphasis on the development of the whole person, mind, body and spirit, through academic study, the arts, extra-curricular and sporting activities. The School is particularly renowned for its music, drama and art. The School's ethos promotes enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life and stresses the value of teamwork and community.

The Loretto Gold Academy was established as the UK's first school golf academy in 2002 and attracts many talented golf scholars from around the world.

There is a rigorous academic programme and high expectations. GCSEs, A and AS Levels are studied. In 2006 73% of students achieved grades A or B at A Level and 10 out of 48 pupils achieved straight As. Virtually all leavers progress to university.

Loretto is constantly busy and all pupils make a regular commitment to extra-curricular activities. Drama and music, including the famous pipes and drums and whole-school singing are very popular, making use of the excellent concert hall, state-of-the-art recording studio and theatre facilities. In sport, team games are important. Boys play rugby, hockey and cricket; girls, hockey, lacrosse and netball. There are also a wide range of individual pursuits available. Places are keenly sought for the highly successful Golf Academy, which caters for pupils of outstanding talent as well as those wanting to learn. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is followed by many pupils and the Combined Cadet Force offers additional experience of a range of challenges.

There are some excellent modern facilities including a 300 seat theatre, music studios, golf course, extensive playing fields, CDT centre, chapel, sports hall, indoor swimming pool and arts complex. All pupils have their own e-mail address as well as access to the World Wide Web. Loretto is well located for international students being near to Edinburgh. English as a Second Language and learning support are provided to international students if required. Each pupil studies a course individually tailored to their level of English and their curriculum needs.

Town: Musselburgh, Nr Edinburgh.
County: Midlothian.
Area: Scotland.
Type: Co-educational, Preparatory, Junior, Senior, Full Boarding, Weekly/Flexible Boarding and Day.
Age Range: 3 to 18.
Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational.
Special Diets: Special diets catered for.
Scholarships and Bursaries: Academic, All-Rounder, Art, Drama, Golf, Music and Sport Scholarships, Sixth Form, Local Community. Bursaries in cases of financial need. Forces discount.
Entry Requirements: School's own entrance exam and school report.

Facilities: All-weather Pitch, 6 Art Studios and Dark Room, Athletics Track, 5 Boarding Houses, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference Facilities, Golf Academy on Campus, Golf Course, Music Room with state-of-the-art Sound Recording Studio, Shooting Range, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash and Fives Courts, Swimming Pool, Theatre.

Activities: Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Combined Cadet Force, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Fishing, Fitness Training, Jazz, Mountain Biking, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Riding, Salsa, Skiing, Tap Dancing, Understanding Industry, Young Enterprise.

Sports: Badminton, Basketball, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Fives, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis.