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Thank you for considering George Watson’s College for your child’s education. We understand that choosing the right school is an important decision and we are here to support you through the process. To apply for a place at Watson’s please complete the application form below.  

Before completing the form, please have the following documents to hand:  

  • Copy of your child’s passport  
  • Full extract of their birth certificate. 
  • Payment card, application fee is £85 or £180 if you require a visa 

When the form has been successfully submitted you will receive an automated email from us.  If you do not, please contact admissions@gwc.org.uk. 

Financial Support  

George Watson’s College is proud to support over 200 current pupils who are in receipt of some form of Financial Assistance.  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 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.  

More information on the process and criteria can be found in our Financial Assessment Guidance. If you believe you meet the criteria for a Foundation Place and wish to be considered for the award of a Foundation Place, simply indicate this on your application form. Please note that due to the high volume of applications for Foundation Places, we will be unable to offer a place to every pupil who applies. 

Applications for 2027/28 onwards, which require financial support, will open in Autumn 2026. 

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. Information received by George Watson's College is processed fairly and lawfully and is used in support of our operations. The information will be controlled by George Watson's College and protected in accordance with the school's Privacy Policy.