Advanced Highers Starting In New Academic Year

February 20 2024

In recent years the UK, and Scotland in particular, has experienced ‘grade inflation’: more school leavers are applying to universities with a greater number of higher grades. This means that competition for places, especially at the most popular universities, has also increased. Some universities (such as Glasgow) are asking for one or more Advanced Highers in addition to 4 or 5 good Higher grades before considering an application for some popular courses. Having Advanced Highers will improve a learner’s chances of getting onto the course they want to take at the university of their choice.

The programme will be similar to a college experience, but within the supportive atmosphere of a school, allowing learners the freedom to pursue other interests, courses, work or travel during the year. Class sizes will be small. Our in-person taught programme could also be an alternative to online courses.  

In a letter emailed out to all parents yesterday, Interim Head of School, Nick Brett, said:

In November we had an information evening concerning the Upper School. I pledged then to make inroads into being able to offer Advanced Highers. I am glad to be able to announce that we will be offering Advanced Highers next year.

Mr Brett added:

“I am grateful and full of appreciation for Deidre Hill, Kirsty Macdonald-Russell and Alistair Pugh who have worked tirelessly to make this happen.”

Our programme will be similar to a college experience, but within the supportive atmosphere of a school, allowing learners the freedom to pursue other interests, courses, work or travel during the year. The courses are aimed at Class 12, former pupils and external learners. Careers Coordinator, KirstyMacdonald-Russell, comments:

Our new Advanced Higher programme represents a pivotal step towards helping young learners meet the challenges of the present Higher Education entry climate.

We are thrilled to be responding to this evolving demand with an innovative offering, which marks an exciting development in Edinburgh Steiner School’s educational provision.”

View Edinburgh Steiner School’s new Advanced Highers Prospectus

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