Scotland’s education, explained.
Highers not A-Levels. SAAS not Student Finance. 32 councils, free tuition, and a family benefits package worth £25,000 more. Clear answers for busy parents.
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P1 to graduation — the Scotland-specific stuff, fast.
The Scottish School System
How Scottish education works — from nursery to S6
Exams & Qualifications
Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and what comes after
Scottish Universities
Free tuition, SAAS, choosing a uni, and student life
Family Benefits in Scotland
Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant, and more
Early Years & Childcare
Funded hours, nurseries, childminders, and childcare costs
Choosing a School
Catchment areas, placing requests, and school comparisons
Additional Support Needs
ASN rights, CSPs, and getting the right support
Moving to Scotland
Everything families need to know about the Scottish system
Interactive tools
Calculators for Scotland
SAAS Calculator
Your exact bursary and loan entitlement based on household income.
Family Benefits
Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant — your total annual package.
UCAS Points
Highers and Advanced Highers into UCAS tariff points.
Catchment Checker
Postcode → catchment schools across all 32 councils.
Uni Comparison
Rankings, rent, costs, and satisfaction side by side.
Benefits Checker
Answer a few questions to find every benefit your family may qualify for.
Compare Councils
Grants, holiday dates and placing rules for any two councils, side by side.
Scotland vs England
£25,000+ more in family support per child.
Scottish Child Payment. Best Start Grant. Free school meals P1–P5. Free tuition. Most families don’t realise the full amount.
Scottish Child Payment
£28.20/wk
per child under 16
Best Start Grant
£796.65
first child pregnancy
Best Start Foods
£44.80
every 4 weeks, under 1
Clothing Grant
£150+
varies by council
University Tuition
£0
SAAS pays it
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