Applications can be made at any time, although offers of places are made annually.
Completed Application Forms should be submitted no later than 30 November 2011.
The main entry points for new pupils in Junior School are Primary 1 and Primary 7, but we are delighted to consider pupils for a limited number of places in other years.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of £35.
Entry to the Junior School involves an assessment. This process provides a valuable opportunity for both the School and the parents to ensure that pupils are placed in an environment which is suited to their own set of abilities and needs.
Each application is carefully evaluated on an individual basis, taking into account the outcome of the assessment and reference from the child's previous school, where appropriate.
Primary 1 Assessments take place on the second and third Saturdays in January.
Primary 2 - Primary 7 Assessments take place in early December.
Should incidental places become available assessments for these will be by arrangement with Admissions Secretary.
Please note that there are often waiting lists following the assessments in December / January.
Offers for places for Session 2012/13 will be posted as follows:
| Year Group | Offer letter posted |
| Primary 1 | Tuesday 7 February 2012 |
| Primary 2 – Primary 7 | After assessments |
Replies must be returned to us by:
| Year Group | Reply by |
| Primary 1 | Tuesday 21 February 2012 |
| Primary 2 – Primary 7 | Tuesday 28 February 2012 |
On acceptance of a place there will be a non-refundable acceptance fee of £250.
Fees are reviewed annually in May for the following session. Fees for Session 2011/12 are as follows:
| Primary 1 and 2 | £6,192 |
| Primary 3 to 7 | £7,464 |
George Watson's Family Foundation Financial Support is available for entrance to Primary 7. Information is available on Help with Paying Fees.
Parents who would like to find out more about any aspect of our Junior School are invited to our Open Morning. Parents are also very welcome at other times, should you prefer to arrange an individual visit.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Secretary or call her on 0131 446 6040.