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Fairview International School

United Kingdom, Bridge of Allan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £10,560 - 16,500
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 10
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Fairview International School is an independent co-educational day school in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from Primary Years Programme through Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme for students aged 5 to 18. The school is set on a campus surrounded by greenery in a quiet residential area near Stirling. It is a member of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools and holds IB World School status. The school provides a bus service across major Stirlingshire routes. Extracurricular activities include sports, arts, Forest School for younger pupils, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Fairview holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze accreditation and is a member of the Society of Heads.

52 Kenilworth Rd, Bridge of Allan, Stirling FK9 4RY, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Fairview International School has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Fairview International School is situated at 52 Kenilworth Road in Bridge of Allan, a small town in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The campus is set in a peaceful, leafy environment surrounded by natural beauty. Bridge of Allan is well connected by road and rail, with Stirling city centre just a few minutes away. The school operates a fleet of buses covering major routes across Stirlingshire.

Stages
The school is organised as an IB continuum school. Years 1 to 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme, Years 7 to 9 follow the IB Middle Years Programme, and Years 10 to 13 cover the IB MYP and Diploma Programme stages.

Type
Fairview is an independent co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities. The school caters to students from Year 1 (age 5) through to Year 13 (age 18).

Additional learning support
The school states that admissions assessments focus on determining whether student needs can be met, rather than being pass/fail tests. Specific details about dedicated SEN provision were not published on the website.

School day structure
The school day follows a standard structure for a day school in Scotland. Younger pupils in the PYP section participate in Forest School sessions as part of their timetable. Specific start and end times were not published on the website.

Bus service
Fairview operates a well-maintained fleet of buses covering major Stirlingshire routes. Public transport is also available to the school. This makes the school accessible to families across the wider Stirlingshire area.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Fairview International School is an independent school and a member of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) and the Society of Heads. It operates as part of the wider Fairview group of international schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Fairview International School ranges from GBP 10,560 to GBP 16,500 for 2026/27.

Annual Tuition Fees (2025/26, inclusive of VAT, capped until June 2027)

- Years 1-3: GBP 10,560
- Years 4-6: GBP 11,880
- Years 7-9: GBP 14,300
- Years 10-11: GBP 15,400 (plus external assessment charges)
- Years 12-13: GBP 16,500 (plus external assessment charges)

Application Fee
- GBP 85 for UK residents
- GBP 150 for non-UK residents

Deposit
A refundable security deposit is required upon acceptance of a place.

Payment Options
Fees can be paid annually, quarterly, or by direct debit arrangement.

Explorer Package (Years 1-3)
New families may benefit from a 50% tuition waiver in Year 1 and 20% waiver in Years 2 and 3.
Academics

Fairview International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Fairview offers the full IB continuum. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from Years 1 to 6, encouraging inquiry-based learning. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Years 7 to 11, building subject knowledge alongside interdisciplinary thinking. The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Years 12 and 13 as the school's pre-university qualification. Forest School is incorporated into the PYP to support outdoor and experiential learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school promotes small class sizes to ensure individual attention. Specific ratios were not published on the website.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The IB framework includes personal, social, and emotional development as part of its approach to education. Small class sizes allow teachers to build close relationships with students and provide personalised support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's admissions process includes assessments to determine whether student needs can be met, indicating a willingness to support some level of learning differences. The CAT4 assessment for Year 3 and above covers verbal, quantitative, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial ability.
Parent Experience

History
Fairview International School is part of a wider group of international schools. The Bridge of Allan campus is set in a historic residential area of Stirlingshire, Scotland. The school was established to provide IB education in central Scotland.

Community
The school fosters a close-knit community in its Bridge of Allan setting. As a small school with an international outlook, it brings together families from the local area and beyond. Community service and global citizenship are promoted through the IB framework and UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is set in a peaceful environment with lush greenery and natural surroundings in Bridge of Allan. The school facilities support the IB curriculum across all three programmes. The PYP section includes access to Forest School areas for outdoor learning. The campus provides a serene setting conducive to study and personal development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. Forest School sessions are built into the PYP curriculum. Sports and arts activities are available as part of the extracurricular offering.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Arts activities are offered as part of the school's extracurricular programme. The IB curriculum includes arts as a core subject area across all three programmes.

Community & Service
Community service is embedded in the IB framework, particularly through CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) in the Diploma Programme. The school holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze accreditation, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme is available to students, developing leadership, teamwork, and resilience. The IB curriculum includes opportunities for student-led projects and initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports programmes are available as part of the extracurricular offering. Forest School in the PYP supports outdoor physical activity and connection with nature.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction. Language acquisition is a required component of the IB programmes. Specific taught languages were not detailed on the website.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — Authorised to deliver the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), a globally recognised standard of international education.
Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) — Membership of the representative body for independent schools in Scotland.
Society of Heads — Membership of the professional association for heads of independent schools.
UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools (Bronze) — Recognition for embedding children's rights in the school's ethos and practice.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Provider — Licenced centre for the internationally recognised personal development award.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit the campus by arranging a personalised tour. Term-time visits are recommended so families can see the school in action.
2. Complete the application form and pay the application fee (GBP 85 for UK residents, GBP 150 for non-UK residents).
3. Attend a taster experience lasting one to two days, during which the child meets classmates and teachers.
4. Complete the admissions assessment. From Year 3 onwards, this includes the CAT4 online test covering verbal, quantitative, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial ability.
5. The school makes a decision based on the assessment, previous school reports, the taster experience, and an interview with the headteacher.
6. Accept the place and pay the refundable security deposit to confirm enrollment.
7. Receive orientation materials and uniform ordering information before the start date.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants. The school also offers an Explorer Package for new families joining in Years 1-3, which provides a 50% tuition waiver in the first year and a 20% waiver in Years 2 and 3.
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