Fee Assistance

Rebates

When three or more members of one family are pupils at the School the two eldest will be charged full fees and the remaining pupils in the family will be given a rebate of 50% of the tuition fees. If a pupil is already receiving a reduction in fees, the total of rebates for that individual will be limited to no more than 50%. There are no rebates on boarding fees or extras.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The academic standards expected for the award of a scholarship are high, with the individual concerned showing potential to operate at a high level likely to lead to straight 1s/As in national certificate examinations. This would be within the top 10% of the academic cohort at Lomond. Assessment for scholarships for Senior 1 entry is by an examination normally sat in January for August entry. It currently consists of a paper in English (essay and comprehension) and mathematics together with a VRQ and a multiple choice paper.

For S5/6 scholarships papers are set in 3 subjects as discussed with the candidates. Cognisance will be taken of previous academic track record in national examinations and school references if available. The papers will normally be sat at Lomond. The school is able to consider exceptional circumstances on an individual basis.

For bursary awards students will, depending on stage, be expected to complete papers in English and either mathematics/science or language/humanities. In addition a VRQ/CAT test will be administered as appropriate. Older students may be accepted based upon school reports and results to date. The academic criteria for bursary candidates is the same as other entrants to the school. Scholarships are available for entry to S1, S5 or S6. Bursaries are available at any stage of the senior school (S1-S6).

The Lomond School process for reviewing bursary applications is designed to be consistent, fair and straightforward. Key to the review is the establishment of net resources. This can be defined as total income from all sources (including investment income), less outgoings. Outgoings include a per capita allowance for children within the family, mortgage interest, tax and national insurance. It would be normal to request copies of supporting documentation such as a P60, recent payslips, mortgage statements and tax assessments. Once net resources have been established and calculated reference is made to a sliding scale of assistance. Assistance will be considered in situations where net resources are less than £21000 per annum. The scale of support available can be up to 100% of school fees. Capital assets such as stocks, shares and property do not form part of the calculation but it is likely that the possession of significant assets would preclude the awarding of a bursary.

The established chain of events in seeking support is as follows:

The school will advertise bursary places around November of each year through the local press and the school website.
Initial contact should be made with either the Headmaster or the Bursar who will outline in general terms the programme of assistance.
If the parents decide to proceed the Headmaster will arrange a test and interview with both the pupil and the parents.
The Headmaster will gauge whether or not the individual pupil would benefit from an education at Lomond.
Assuming that the academic test is met the parent(s) would then meet with the Bursar to determine the award value.
The formal offer will be made by letter to the parents, this must be accepted in writing.
The test of net resources is carried out each year to adjust the bursary award for significant changes in financial circumstances.

Whilst this process may appear to be intrusive you can be assured that personal data will be securely stored and details will NOT be disclosed to any other party. The information is used solely by Lomond School for the purposes of determining bursary awards.

If your child is admitted to Lomond School they will be afforded the same opportunities as any other pupil. The school will only disclose the fact that individual children have been awarded bursaries on a need to know basis. If you have any questions related to the Lomond School Programme please contact me by telephone or email.

Peter McElwee
Bursar, Lomond School
Telephone 01436 672476
Email p.mcelwee@lomond-school.org