Introduction
We’re delighted you’re considering Albyn School for your child’s educational journey.
Our admissions process is smooth and stress-free — helping you and your child feel confident and informed throughout.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, our friendly Admissions Team is here to help. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our community soon.
Here’s what you can expect from the admissions process.
Step One
Visit Us
We encourage all families considering Albyn School to visit us. Join us at an Open Event, or arrange an in-person visit where you can explore our facilities, meet our team, and get a real sense of our school’s values, energy and community spirit.
Step Two
Submit your application
Log in to our Parent Registration Portal using the 'apply now' button below and complete your child’s application form. You’ll need a copy of your child’s passport, birth certificate and most recent school report. A £50 registration fee applies (waived for Preschool applications).
Step Three
Assessment and interview
The Admissions Team will contact you to arrange entrance assessments and/or an interview. We may invite your child to spend time in class to experience life at Albyn School for themselves.
Step Four
Application outcome
After a thorough review, the Admissions Team will share the outcome of your child’s application.
Step Five
Accepting the offer
If your child’s application is successful, please log back in to our Parent Registration Portal and complete the Acceptance Form. We will ask you to pay a deposit of £200 (Toddlers) or £250 (P1–S6) to confirm your place. There is no deposit required for a Preschool place.
Step Six
A warm welcome to Albyn School.
Your child’s educational journey with us begins!
Visit Albyn
An excellent opportunity for you to visit the school, meet teachers, explore the facilities and generally get to know us a little bit better.
Friday 12 September (morning)
Wednesday 17 September (evening)
Friday 3 October (morning)
Friday 14 November (morning)
Friday 12 December (morning)
If you can’t manage to attend one of our open events, feel free to book a tour.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, our friendly Admissions Team is here to help.
Our school fees are structured to ensure every pupil has access to a wide range of opportunities, from outstanding teaching and resources to enriching co-curricular activities.
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to thrive in our learning environment, regardless of their families financial situation. To help make this a reality, we offer a range of Bursary Awards for children who may not otherwise be able to attend Albyn School.
Entrance to our school is based on entrance assessment results, informal interviews and previous school reports. Candidates may have the opportunity to spend a period of time with one of our classes. We strongly encourage pupils to do this as it will give them the opportunity to meet our current pupils and experience a day with us.
All international applicants are required to follow the same application and assessment procedures as local applicants; remote assessment can be arranged in many cases where the applicant is not in Aberdeen. We are a registered sponsor for the Child Student Visa and therefore able to issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to applicants who fully meet the selection criteria and receive the offer of a place.
Make an application
Join our Parent Registration Portal which will take you through it step by step
Travelling to School
The bus services are available in the following areas:
Inverurie (morning only or return)
Stonehaven (morning only or return)
Ellon (morning only)
Westhill (morning only)
Peterculter (morning only)
If you would like more detailed information on the bus service, please contact the Admissions Team.
Meet the team
We're a community of staff, parents and pupils who want to work together to nurture talent, and develop knowledge and skills. We focus everything we do on our core values of becoming more self-aware, ambitious and outward looking.
Applications to join P1 to S6 are typically submitted in the Autumn term (September to December) for the following academic session; however, applications can be submitted at any time. We also accept applications for immediate entry subject to availability in the year group requested. There is a December deadline for applications for the Bursary Award. More details are available here.
In most cases, yes! We understand that families may relocate during an academic year, or have special circumstances necessitating a change of school and so we are happy to consider mid-year applications where there is space available. Pupils cannot, however, join exam years of S4-6 during the academic year. Please contact our admissions team for more information.
Yes! If you are unable to attend one of our Open Mornings, the admissions team would be happy to provide tours of the school throughout the year, including during the Easter, Summer and October holidays. Book a Tour here.
We recommend your child comes along with you to visit Albyn School during an Open Morning or tour. You and your child can see our facilities, meet our staff, speak to our current pupils and ask any questions you might have. Your child may also have an opportunity to spend the day in class after their entrance assessment.
Albyn School has a dedicated Additional Support for Learning (ASfL) department that works closely with pupils who may need additional support, ensuring that every pupil is able to thrive academically and personally. The ASfL team is involved throughout the admissions process.
