Enjoyment of learning is the ethos at Dollar
Dollar Academy develops young minds Founded in 1818, Dollar Academy is thought to be the oldest co-educational day and boarding school in the world, and has a reputation as one of the country’s best performing schools.
Dollar is a full boarding and day school for boys and girls aged five to 18 years, set in 70 acres of sports fields and grounds.
Enjoyment of learning is the ethos at the heart of this academic school, which aims to promote an environment where pupils gain real satisfaction from a commitment to study.
Firmly grounded in the strengths of a broad Scottish education, pupils at Dollar work towards Highers and Advanced Highers.
There are more than 25 subject choices on offer and exam results speak for themselves, with an excellent 86 per cent A-B pass rate at Higher and an impressive university destination list.
At Dollar, activities beyond the classroom are seen as highly significant in the development of young people and the school has a reputation for its huge variety and number of extracurricular activities and the high level of participation from pupils.
Dollar Academy is a popular option for local families and has an extensive network of bus routes. Entry can be arranged at any stage in a child’s education.
Boarding scholarships and meanstested bursaries are available.