Although the majority of pupils come from Scotland and the rest of the UK, there is a strong international element with pupils from Hong Kong, China, Dubai, Brazil, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Spain, Germany and France resident in the last few years.

As well as full-time boarders, we also welcome a number of boarders each year who come to experience language or immersion programmes for one term or one year. We are very happy to work with families to provide an option which best suits their circumstances.

Our Registrar and Pastoral Team work closely together to ensure that the admissions experience for overseas pupils is a positive one. Initial meetings and enquiries can be carried out via Zoom as well as by email and phone. Once a pupil has accepted an offer, support is provided throughout the process from visa application (if required) to flight arrivals, home stays for short holiday weekends and ongoing liaison with home.

Living and learning in a completely different country (often with major cultural differences to cope with as well) can be a daunting experience but we find that our international pupils settle quickly into their new life. They are helped by the friendliness of the community as a whole and their boarding house family at Burnbrae. For those who need to improve their English, the support of our excellent English as an Additional Language Department (EAL) whose input goes well beyond the mere teaching of English is invaluable.

If you are interested in boarding at Lomond School, please contact our Registrar, via the form at the bottom of the page or direct on admissions@lomondschool.com. Both our Admissions Team and our wider Pastoral Team are very experienced in supporting international families and will be happy to provide information tailored to your requirements.