News
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George Watson's College named in top ten value independent schools
We are delighted to announce that, once again, our school has been named in the top ten best value independent schools in the UK by The Telegraph.
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Partnership between GWC and Castlebrae Challenges Perceptions of Independent Schools
Written and presented by Scottish rapper, journalist and social commentator Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey, the new series Darren McGarvey’s Scotland explores our unique partnership Castlebrae which has enabled pupils to access Mandarin Chinese language learning.
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A Warm Welcome to Session 2019/2020
We would like to warmly welcome back all of our returning pupils, families and staff. We would also like to welcome pupils and families joining us at George Watson's College this year, to start their Watson's journey.
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SQA Results 2019
We are delighted to congratulate our pupils on an outstanding round of SQA Exam Results.
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GWC pupils achieve 100% pass rate in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We are delighted to have received examination results for our pupils studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this year the pass rate was 100%.
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Watson's launches admissions campaign for 2020/21
We’re happy to launch our brand-new admissions campaign for session 2020/21, today (Friday 5 July 2019).
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GWC wishes both pupils and staff all the very best for the future
Our Prizegiving ceremonies are an opportunity to come together and recognise the special achievements of our pupils in a wide variety of academic subjects and extra curricular activities.
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George Watson's College to launch Preschool
We have some exciting news we want to share with you today. Our new George Watson’s Preschool will launch in August 2020.
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Joanna Cherry MP praises GWC on charitable and community efforts
Our school’s constituency MP, Joanna Cherry, has commended George Watson’s College our charitable work and community focus during a BBC debate hosted by Jonathan Dimbleby.
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Watson's Rights Respecting School leaflets an example of best practice
We are delighted to have been informed that our Rights Respecting Schools ( RSS) leaflets are being held up as an example of best practice by UNICEF.
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Nursery Pupils awarded special merit in National Galleries Art Competition
We are delighted to announce that two of our Nursery pupils have been awarded special merit in the National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools.
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S1 pupils look through a global lens at barriers to education
Through partnership working with schools and organisations in Malawi and Kenya, our school has developed an awareness of international issues and encourages our pupils to look outwards.