George Watson's College

Applicant 1
Personal details
First name(s)*
Preferred name (if different)
Last name*
Date of birth*

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Please submit a copy of the applicant's full birth certificate*

Please note we cannot accept a short/abridged version of a birth certificate.
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Sex as shown on Birth Certificate*

MaleFemale
If the applicant presents as a different gender to the sex shown on the Birth Certificate please state below

MaleFemaleOther
Address*

Address line 1

Address Line 2

Town/CityState / Province

PostcodeCountry
Nationality*
Main language spoken at home*
Other languages spoken
Passport country of issue
Please confirm you have a valid visa, leave to remain or settled and pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme

YesNo
Upload evidence which confirms the applicant is able to study in the UK

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Passport. We will accept a Birth Certificate where an in-date passport is not available*

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Do you require a Child Student Visa?*

YesNo
Visa
The application fee for applicants requiring a Child Student Visa is £180. If a place is offered, and you choose to accept, we ask for one term’s fees in advance.

We require international applicants applying to Primary 6 - Senior 6, whose first language is not English, to complete the Cambridge A2 Key for Schools qualification and submit the completed certificate with this application.
Passport number
Passport date of issue

DayMonthYear
Passport date of expiry

DayMonthYear
Please attach the complete Cambridge A2 certificate with this application.

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Entry details
Proposed date of entry*
Proposed school year group*
Siblings
Links to the School
Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the school may give preference based on our Oversubscription Criteria as outlined in our Admissions Policy.

Please detail below any links to the school the applicant may have including, sibling/s in school, former pupil parent/s or grandparent/s and any link with the Merchant Company.
For former pupils please detail full name, maiden name, if appropriate and dates of attendance at Watson's.
If you attended Watson's or have a School House preference please select from the list below. Please note a School House will be allocated once a child has been offered and has accepted a place at Watson's.
Education to date
Present school/preschool*
We will contact your child’s current school prior to the entrance assessment, for children joining Primary 2-Senior 6, to request a reference.
In addition to this please enclose a copy of a recent school report.

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Previous schools
Support for Learning
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. In order that we can provide the right environment and support for your child, please give details of any Additional Support Needs that we should be aware of.
Please tick if the applicant:

has received Additional Support for Learninghas been referred to an Educational Psychologisthas been referred to a Speech and Language Therapistis currently part of the Child Planning Systemis currently under the care of a Community Paediatricianhas been referred or is currently under the care of an ophthalmologist or audiologistis receiving support from or on the waiting list for CAMHS
If your child has a formal diagnosis please include a copy of any reports from an Educational Psychologist or other professional agency. Please note we require all paperwork related to any diagnosis. This information will help ensure we provide the correct dispensation, if required, to the applicant during the entrance assessment.

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Current assessment arrangements the candidate receives (please note we will contact the applicant's current school to confirm arrangements):

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If there are any circumstances (including disability, medical condition, multi-agency or CAMHS support) that require special consideration by the school, please inform us by uploading a separate letter

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Please tick if the applicant is a young carer

Yes, the applicant is a young carer
Apply for Support - S1 ENTRY ONLY
For the 2026/27 academic session, a limited number of new Foundation Places (offering 75–100% fee assistance) will be available for S1 entry. Only to those who in the first instance meet financial criteria based on household income will be considered for a Foundation Place. Our assessment criteria also consider social or educational adversity with a focus on pupils who would not otherwise be able to access a Watson’s education. If you wish to apply for a Foundation Place, please confirm your total gross household income below.
Please select your total gross household income (before tax)

My total gross household income (before tax) is between £36,000 - £64,000My total gross household income (before tax) is below £36,000
I wish to apply for a Foundation Place

Yes
Apply for support

I wish to apply for support.
I understand I will have to complete a financial assessment and have a home visit.*

Yes I want to apply for a Foundation PlaceNo I do not want to apply for a Foundation Place
I understand I will have to complete a financial assessment.*

Yes I want to apply for Financial AssistanceNo I do not want to apply for Financial Assistance
Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships are for applicants to Senior 3 and above. We are looking for young musicians of outstanding potential and ability. As a rough guide we would be looking for musicians must have achieved certification of grade 6 or higher and play two instruments or one instrument and voice. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to studying Music at Watson’s to at least SQA Higher. These scholarships are available irrespective of household income.

Please tick if you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship.

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Guardian
If your child is planning to live in Edinburgh with a guardian, the applicant must be at least 14 years of age. Please provide details of who the applicant will reside with for their time at George Watson’s College. Please note we will confirm this with the guardian directly.
Guardian's name
Guardian's address
Guardian's email
Guardian's phone
Is the Guardian an EU passport holder?

YesNo
Guardian's purpose of stay
Guardian's visa type
Guardian's visa expiry date

DayMonthYear

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Guardian
If your child is planning to live in Edinburgh with a guardian, the applicant must be at least 14 years of age. Please provide details of who the applicant will reside with for their time at George Watson’s College. Please note we will confirm this with the guardian directly.
Guardian's name
Guardian's address
Guardian's email
Guardian's phone
Is the Guardian an EU passport holder?

YesNo
Guardian's purpose of stay
Guardian's visa type
Guardian's visa expiry date

DayMonthYear

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Guardian
If your child is planning to live in Edinburgh with a guardian, the applicant must be at least 14 years of age. Please provide details of who the applicant will reside with for their time at George Watson’s College. Please note we will confirm this with the guardian directly.
Guardian's name
Guardian's address
Guardian's email
Guardian's phone
Is the Guardian an EU passport holder?

YesNo
Guardian's purpose of stay
Guardian's visa type
Guardian's visa expiry date

DayMonthYear

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Guardian
If your child is planning to live in Edinburgh with a guardian, the applicant must be at least 14 years of age. Please provide details of who the applicant will reside with for their time at George Watson’s College. Please note we will confirm this with the guardian directly.
Guardian's name
Guardian's address
Guardian's email
Guardian's phone
Is the Guardian an EU passport holder?

YesNo
Guardian's purpose of stay
Guardian's visa type
Guardian's visa expiry date

DayMonthYear

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Details of Parent(s)/Carer(s)
Please complete the contact information below. We are legally required to hold contact details for both parents who have parental rights and responsibilities for the child. We have a legal obligation to ensure that any individual with parental rights and responsibilities is aware of an application to join Watson’s. Failure to provide contact information may result in the application being withdrawn. If you have sole parental responsibility please tick the box and submit evidence for example court documents.
Parent 1
Relationship to applicant(s)*
Title*
Title
Name

First NameLast Name
First name*
Last name*
Is Parent 1's address the same as Applicant 1?

YesNo - please complete below
Address*

Address line 1

Address line 2

CityState / Province

PostcodeCountry
Email address*
Additional email address
Phone - day*
Phone - evening
Phone - mobile*
Job title
Occupation/company
Please tick if this person:

has custodial responsibility for the applicantsis aware that you are submitting an application to Watson'shas sole parental responsibility
Evidence for sole parental responsibility, for example court documents

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Parent 2
Relationship to applicant(s)
Title
Title
Name

First NameLast Name
First name
Last name
Is Parent 2's address the same as Applicant 1?

YesNo - please complete below
Address

Address line 1

Address line 2

CityState / Province

PostcodeCountry
Email address
Should not be the same as Parent 1's address(es)
Additional email address
Should not be the same as Parent 1's address(es)
Phone - day
Phone - evening
Phone - mobile
Job title
Occupation/company
Please tick if this person:

has custodial responsibility for the applicantsis aware that you are submitting an application to Watson's

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Declaration
I/we, being the parent/parents of, or being the person/persons having parental rights in respect of the Applicant(s):
1. hereby apply for a place at George Watson's College for the Applicant(s) to become a pupil at the school with effect from the admission date specified above;
2. agree to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £85 per applicant (£180 if they require a Child Student Visa) in respect of the receipt and consideration of this application by the school;
3. accept that this application is subject to the school's admissions procedures current as at the date of the receipt of this application by the school as they are revised or amended from time to time;
4. recognise that there is no obligation on George Watson's College to offer a place at the school for the Applicant(s) or to accept the Applicant(s) as a pupil of the school; and, for children entering the Preschool, that progression to P1 is not automatic;
5. for each Applicant, authorise his or her current school named above to (a) (where applicable) confirm to George Watson's College whether all fees in respect of the Applicant have been paid to that current school, (b) disclose to George Watson's College information on the Applicant (eg academic report and pupil profile), and authorise the school to disclose this application and authorisation to that current school and (c) allow visits from the Progression Coordinator, applicants to have accepted a place in S1 will be moving to Senior;
6. confirm that we have enclosed information regarding any disability, additional support need, medical condition, or other circumstances which might require adjustments to be made for the Applicant(s) during the admissions process;
7. accept that George Watson's College must be given copies of any court orders that relate to the Applicant and that submitting this application does not contravene any current court orders. Paper copies or scanned and emailed copies must be sent to the Admissions Registrar (admissions@gwc.org.uk).
If George Watson's College offers a place at the School for the Applicant(s) then the offer shall be deemed to have been declined and refused if it is not accepted by me/us within the time stipulated in the offer which will also require payment of an acceptance fee of £360.
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I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the details on this application form are accurate.
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Applicant 1

Personal details

Visa

Entry details

Links to the School

Education to date

Support for Learning

Apply for Support - S1 ENTRY ONLY

Music Scholarships

Guardian

Applicant 2

Personal details

Visa

Entry details

Links to the School

Education to date

Support for Learning

Apply for Support

Music Scholarships

Guardian

Applicant 3

Personal details

Visa

Entry details

Links to the School

Education to date

Support for Learning

Apply for support

Music Scholarships

Guardian

Applicant 4

Personal details

Visa

Entry details

Links to the School

Education to date

Support for Learning

Apply for Support

Music Scholarships

Guardian

Details of Parent(s)/Carer(s)

Parent 1

Parent 2

Declaration