The Secondary School is divided into eight houses each with a House Dean and four assistant House Deans who accept responsibility for the welfare and progress of each boy within their house. In the Prep School the role of pastoral care and monitoring of progress is the responsibility of the class (form room) teacher. Parents are always welcome to see the House Deans or the class teachers in the Prep School if they have concerns.

Scots accepts a limited number of international students and provides an accredited ESOL programme.

The College also offers 5 and 7 day boarding in Gibb House. The boarding house is under the direction of the Housemaster and an assistant Housemaster, plus a Matron and tutors, all of whom are resident.

The College is about to embark on two projects that will further enhance and take the delivery of its educational experience to another level.

Construction has recently begun on a Creative and Performing Arts Centre, which will house specialist areas dedicated to Music, Drama and Art, and additional space for Creative Technology. This state-of-the-art facility will enable the creative talents of our students to be enhanced and maximised. It will be completed at the end of 2011.

The College will also shortly begin construction of a Covered Sports Centre. This world-class indoor facility will elevate the sporting potential of the College by providing a space where sporting skills can be honed, and will allow sporting programmes to continue irrespective of weather.

These projects complete the all-round offering at Scots by enabling students to reach their potential through the provision of leading-edge facilities and educational courses.

The Curriculum
The College provides courses which meet the requirements of the New Zealand framework. It has planned its academic programme on the basis that the majority of students continue to university and other tertiary institutions, and has a commitment to high academic standards. Students sit external examinations at the appropriate level; such examinations are fully supported by the philosophy of the College. There are also courses particular to the College, covering such matters as final year development, health etc.

In 2009 Scots became an accredited IB World School, and in 2010 introduced the IB Diploma qualification to Year 12 students. The IB Diploma is a two-year pre-university course which offers students in Years 12 and 13 an alternative to NCEA.

Scots has also begun the implementation of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Sporting and Activities

A full range of summer and winter sports is offered at both inter-school and inter-House level. There is an outdoor education programme. The College also supports the Young New Zealanders Challenge Scheme with all Year 9 boys being enrolled.

A well-equipped music suite allows for a variety of musical activities, including a pipe band, with debating and public speaking also being fostered alongside drama and performing arts.

Scholarships

Year 7: Academic, Music and General Excellence Scholarships are available for new students entering the Preparatory School.

Year 9: Academic and Music scholarships are available for all students entering the Secondary School.

Year 9: General Excellence Scholarships are available for new students entering the Secondary School.

Pipe Band Scholarships: Available for new students entering the Secondary School at Years 9, 10 or 11.

Secondary School Boarding Scholarship: For new students entering Years 9–13.

Secondary School International Baccalaureate Scholarship: For new students entering into Year 12.

Senior Scholarships: For new students at Years 11-13.

2010 Tuition Fees (inclusive of GST, per term for 4 terms)

Tuition:

Years 1-3 $2469

Years 4-6 $2698

Years 7-8 $3128

Years 9-10 $3256

Years 11-13 $3391

Boarding:

5 day $2642

Education Fees' Protection $67

7 day $3278

Activity Fee $150

Education Fees' Protection $78

(Note:  The Education Fees' Protection is a percentage of the tuition fees and other compulsory charges, eg ICT and building levies.)

Plus additional fees at each level.

Building Levy $275

ICT Levy $240

Education Fees Protection $73-$96

Parents Association subscription of $15 per family per term

Old Boys' Life Membership (from Y7 onwards) $12

Application fee $150

Acceptance fee $350

Transfer fee $1000

Education Bond $1000

International students (inclusive of GST, per term)

Tuition fees $6471.25

Application fee $250

Acceptance fee $350