The Four Pillars

The special and distinctive quality of Gordonstoun lies in the aspiration of our Mission Statement. "A Gordonstoun education prepares students for a full and active role as international citizens in a changing world".

We believe that by offering a special programme of holistic education which concentrates on individual personal development we can deliver this mission for every boy and girl. The test of success really comes not only during their school years but more importantly during the years after leaving.

So how do we achieve this?

Through what we call the Four Pillars of a Gordonstoun education. Each of these pillars represents a part of the whole curriculum for each and every student at Gordonstoun.

• Internationalism
• Challenge through Outdoor Education
• Responsibility
• Service