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

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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.

www.fairviewinternational.uk

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

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The Essentials

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.

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Fees

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

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.

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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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FAQs

What age range does Fairview International School accept?

Fairview accepts students from age 5 (Year 1) through to age 18 (Year 13). The school covers primary, secondary, and sixth form stages.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

How much are the tuition fees?

Annual fees for 2025/26 range from GBP 10,560 for Years 1-3 to GBP 16,500 for Years 12-13. Fees are inclusive of VAT and capped until June 2027.

Is there a bus service?

Yes, the school operates a fleet of buses covering major routes across Stirlingshire. Public transport is also available to the school.

What is the admissions process?

Families visit the campus, submit an application form with an application fee, attend a taster day, complete an admissions assessment (CAT4 from Year 3), and receive a decision based on multiple factors including interview.

Are there any discounts or scholarships?

Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants. An Explorer Package offers new families in Years 1-3 a 50% tuition waiver in the first year and 20% in Years 2 and 3.

Is the school selective?

Fairview describes itself as not academically selective. Admissions assessments focus on whether the school can meet each student's needs rather than being pass/fail tests.

What accreditations does the school hold?

Fairview is an IB World School, a member of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools, a member of the Society of Heads, and holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze accreditation.

Does the school offer boarding?

No, Fairview International School in Bridge of Allan is a day school only. There are no boarding facilities.

What extracurricular activities are available?

Activities include sports, arts, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Forest School for younger pupils, and community service opportunities linked to the IB framework.

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