‘A balanced curriculum, excellent pastoral care and a high A Level pass rate make Merchiston one of the UK’s leading independent schools’ – ukboardingschools.com website.
The Headmaster, Mr Hunter, and his wife, Barbara, will be visiting Dubai from Tuesday 3 March to Thursday 5 March when they will be spending time meeting with prospective parents, educational agents, and members of the Merchiston community. Mr Hunter appreciates that choosing a boarding school is difficult enough when you live in the UK. For parents who live overseas, selecting a school is a massive responsibility and perhaps a daunting prospect. Whether you have never considered boarding school, or are perhaps considering which UK school you will choose for your child, Mr. Hunter would be delighted to share some of his knowledge and experience with parents and warmly invites you to:
Drinks Reception
The Academy Deck, The Address Montgomerie Dubai, Emirates Hills
Wednesday 4 March, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
RSVP: Contact Mrs. Sharon Dow, Headmaster’s PA, to reserve a place or to arrange a personal meeting with Mr. Hunter, at headsec@merchiston.co.uk or call 0044 131 312 2235/6. Visit http://www.merchiston.co.uk.
A strong advocate of single-sex education, Mr Hunter believes that when it comes to education, boys are different from girls. At his own school, Merchiston, he believes by understanding what makes boys different one is in a better position to help them achieve. The School’s goal is to help every boy reach his full potential and leave Merchiston prepared for their future.
“In terms of value added to each boy, we are a high performing academic school. Merchiston believes firmly in the significance of a boy’s academic platform in putting him in a position of choice for his life, but equally, the daily menu of co-curricular activities at Merchiston teaches the boys vital life skills for the future. In other words, we develop all-rounders with a sense of values.”
"It is my common experience in life that when I buy something new, after the original excitement of the purchase dies down, I often start finding small faults with it. With our children's education at Merchiston, however, it has been exactly the opposite. In every respect - academic, sporting and pastoral - the School has exceeded our expectations, and continues to do so. In particular, the staff have an almost magical ability to maximise the potential of every boy, irrespective of their natural talents. But above all, it is the Merchiston 'end product' that impresses us year after year; the young men who leave the School for university each year are polite, confident gentlemen, whom any parent would be proud to call their sons." - Parent
“My time at Merchiston allowed me to develop into a young man who was ready to head into further education and into the real world. The combination of first-class pastoral care; a style and standard of teaching which allowed a smooth transition into university; a co-curricular programme second to none and the forging of close friendships, ensured by time at Merchiston was truly remarkable.’ - Merchistonian.
If you have any questions or want to arrange a personal meeting with Mr. Hunter, email headsec@merchiston.co.uk or call 0044 131 312 2235/6. Visit http://www.merchiston.co.uk.