Discover your pathway at Robert Gordon’s College

Renowned for its stimulating environment and high academic achievements, Robert Gordon’s is also recognised for its ethos of being a caring, inclusive and respectful community where children are encouraged to discover and explore a broad range of subjects and co-curricular programmes to help them find their niche and build a love for learning.

Sarah Webb, head of nursery and junior school, highlights: “Getting the best start for every child is really important to us. We encourage children to explore what they are passionate about, in a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere where your child will be motivated, value hard work and strive to achieve their best. We aim to spark a love of learning, to challenge and stretch pupils to be intellectually curious.”

When pupils progress through the senior school they are encouraged to expand their horizons. There is a strong support network at Robert Gordon’s College for educational and career development. Pupils have access to the largest range of subjects in the north-east of Scotland in a campus where innovation and creativity is at the heart of all learning.

Clare Smith, head of senior school, says: “Our pupils build their knowledge and confidence as they begin to discover more about themselves as learners and explore options for new pathways for the future. Leadership is a key element of these final years at school, where pupils are supported by the wider Gordon’s community of alumni and partners across the

We aim to spark a love of learning, to challenge and stretch pupils to be intellectually curious

world. We believe that exposing pupils to others who have experienced life beyond school, perhaps moving to a new city or region of the world, experiencing new industries and perhaps even connecting with alumni for work experience, is a critical part of preparing them for the future.”

Robin Macpherson, head of college, summarises: “We are proud to have the broadest curriculum in the north-east of Scotland and our results are outstanding. Incredibly, 99% of our pupils went to their first choice university last year and we offer a diverse range of future pathways, including Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities. That same breadth can be seen in the co-curriculum where many pupils go on to careers in the performing arts, professional sport and in technology.

“We’re a local school that thinks globally. We encourage pupils to develop their own sense of identity, discover who they are and what their place in the world is. We want them to be brave and adventurous, with a focus on learning how to learn, so they can adapt and thrive in an everchanging world.

“Robert Gordon’s College is a special place with its foundations in a strong, caring community. There is no better place to be!”

Choosing the right school for your child has never been more important. Take the next step in making that journey for your child and Robert Gordon’s College will be with you every step along the way. Contact the admissions team to arrange a visit on +44 (0)1224 646346, email admissions@rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk or visit rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/beginyourjourney.