Scots College – Learning. For Life.

1. The curriculum dictates the College structure, with Years 1-6 delivering the Primary Years Program (PYP), Years 7 – 10 the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Years 11 – 13 having a dual pathway on IB Diploma and NCEA. This creates a cohesive and seamless educational pathway from Years 1 – 13.
2. Structures can be put in place to match the developmental needs of students.
3. The current two school model had reached a size where it was becoming increasingly difficult for each boy to be known in line with College and parental expectations. The new three school structure will deliver three schools with separate Principals who are able to fulfil this basic College aim in smaller schools.  Ironically growth leads to a more personalised structure.
4. The model allows the College to grow in a controlled manner and plan for a sustainable future. The planned incremental growth allows for some economies and aids our goal of increasing accessibility for families.

As part of this planning process the College commissioned the Knowledge Partnership to survey College stakeholders on their view of the College’s vision. There was clear feedback that these groups were worried about the growth of the College changing its culture. The three school model is a key activity that goes toward solving this concern.