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Sep 11, 2022 · During the early days of Gordonstoun, the daily timetable included a morning run of 50 to 100 yards, followed by a warm shower then a cold one. Image source, Gordonstoun Image caption,
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was one of Gordonstoun’s first pupils, joining in 1934, the year the school was founded by German educationalist Kurt Hahn. Prince Philip was a stalwart pupil at Gordonstoun; characterful, good natured, committed and always loyal to the school.
Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Our school was voted the best boarding school in the UK in 2021 and described as 'outstanding' and 'sector-leading' in its most recent inspection. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Gordonstoun was founded in 1934 by German educationalist Dr Kurt Hahn. Hahn was born in 1886 in Berlin to Jewish parents. As a young man he attended the universities of Heidelberg, Gottingen and Oxford and, after the First World War, he founded Salem School in Southern Germany with the former German Chancellor, Prince Max of Baden.
At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivalled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
Apr 24, 2023 · From acting as a king while attending Gordonstoun to becoming one, there has always been a set path for King Charles III. The young prince was educated in Scotland during the 1960s at Gordonstoun ...
Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun Webinar. Join our Virtual Taster on Friday 6 September 2024 (13:00-14:00 BST) Welcome to Gordonstoun Admissions. We welcome applications from any child who wants to embrace our broad curriculum and who are committed to enhancing the lives of our community. Here you will find information about how to join Gordonstoun ...
