Since 1883, Ardvreck has welcomed families from His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Provision of an exceptional education comes with the pledge that Armed Forces families personally pay no more than 10% of the published boarding fee once Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is taken in to account, which enables you to select the very best boarding school for your child. 

We believe the mark of an exceptional school is one that is competitive and compassionate to its pupils and, particularly in the formative years, allows a child to have the ability to become a ‘larger fish in a small pond’ which is precisely what we offer at Ardvreck.

We understand the importance of fixed exeats for military families as well as exceptional pastoral care, stability, continuity of care and a warm familial welcome that creates a happy and supportive home from home.

Staff are regularly on stand-by to help families with travel arrangements and deal with emergency calls from parents who have forgotten to pack an item (or three) for their child’s term at school. Ardvreck School is resilience personified. Nothing can stop its feisty ethos. We are here to help every step of the way to ensure the safety and happiness of your child.

We offer bespoke travel options to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports as well as chaperoned, direct trains from London to Gleneagles.

WHY CHOOSE ARDVRECK

At Ardvreck School, we have a long tradition of supporting the families and children of those serving in the British Armed Forces. Many of our pupils join us in Form 1 (aged 7) and stay with us right up to Sixth Form (aged 13) before going on to Senior School.

• Since 1883, Ardvreck has welcomed families from His Majesty’s Armed Forces.
• Service Families are eligible for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) throughout your child’s entire schooling from Form 1-6 (age 7 -13).
• Provision of an exceptional education comes with the pledge that Armed Forces families personally pay no more than 10% of the published boarding fee once Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is taken in to account.
• The Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) includes all trips, residentials and activities in school.
• We understand the importance of fixed exeats for military families as well as exceptional pastoral care, stability, continuity of care and a warm familial welcome that creates a happy and supportive home from home.
• We are here to help every step of the way to ensure the safety and happiness of your child. We offer bespoke travel options to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports as well as chaperoned, direct trains from London to Gleneagles.
• Our weekends are full of fun filled activities and many of our flexi boarding children stay to enjoy all we have to offer. 

ARMED FORCES FAMILIES EVENT

Next Event Autumn 2024

Meet the Ardvreck boarding team and our Headmistress for advice on what to look for in a school for your children and how a boarding school can support your family in the armed forces.

The online event will include:

• Meet Ardvreck's Headmistress, Ali Kinge
• Receive information on how to choose the best school for your child, including what to look for and key questions for parents to ask Headteachers
• Delve into our amazing boarding provision led by David Knock, Head of Boarding
• Open Q&A - with the Ardvreck boarding team and current Armed Forces parent

CURIOUS?

We are here to help you every step of the way – from your first enquiry, right up until when you arrive with your child on the first day of their Ardventure. Our Admissions Registrar, Annie Le Roy-Lewis, has a wealth of knowledge about Ardvreck and will do her best to answer all your queries – with no question too large or too small!