Year 9 taster weekend

Discover Gordonstoun's uniquely broad curriculum and experience life in Year 9.

Year 9 Taster Weekend

We are holding our next Year 9 Taster Weekend on 30 August - 1 September 2024 (for 2025 and 2026 entry).

If you are interested in attending our Year 9 Taster Weekend, please complete the form here

Our Year 9 Taster Weekend takes place at the end of the summer holidays, one or two years before a Year 9 entrant is due to join the School. It is open to those who have already decided to join us and to those who are keen to discover more about joining Gordonstoun in Year 9. There is no charge and no obligation for the future. Children can look forward to a wide range of activities which reflect the breadth of the Gordonstoun's world leading curriculum.

During the weekend, we will do a formal assessment of the children, to ensure they are well suited to Gordonstoun. It is also an excellent chance for prospective students to get to know each other and many friendships are forged during the weekend. For parents joining us, there will be a local outing, a presentation, dinner with the school leadership and pastoral staff and a tour of our campus.

The benefits for children who attend our Year 9 taster and progress to Gordonstoun Senior School are long lasting. Students find renewed vigour for their final year of Prep or Junior School and when they arrive at Gordonstoun a year later, they’ll know the layout of the School, recognise many staff and will have already made friends. They instantly feel part of the Gordonstoun family and will be prepared for five happy and fulfilling years in the School.

If you have any questions, please email admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)1343 837829

If you are not able to attend our Year 9 Taster Weekend in person, why not get to know us better by joining us for a Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun Webinar via Zoom?