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Take a tour of Basil Paterson College!
Located in the heart of historic Edinburgh - 5 mins walk from Edinburgh Castle
Basil Paterson was constructed by the same person that built the White House!
The reception area and main staircase
Student common room with WiFi, drinks machine, tourist information, and much more
Student Study Centre with 10 computers and a huge library of resources
Basil Paterson also prepares students for university - this is our science laboratory
The school also has a dedicated art-room
Basil Paterson is the largest open exam centre in Scotland for IELTS and Cambridge

About Basil Paterson College, Edinburgh

 

Basil Paterson was founded in 1929, and has been educating students for over 80 years. The school is located on Queen St, just a 10 min walk from all major shops, tourist attractions, and transport links. Our present building was built by the same stone mason that constructed the White House in America!

 

Facilities include:

 

  • 26 classrooms spread over 5 floors
  • Student Common Room with WiFi
  • Study Centre with wide range of resources
  • Newly-built Science Laboratory
  • Bright and spacious Art-room
  • Largest examination centre in Scotland
  • Explore Edinburgh with our Social Programme

 

Social Programme

 

Our unique Social Programme offers a range of activities to suit every visitor, from art gallery and museum visits to Scottish dancing, live folk music, and ghost tours.

 

The school offers at least 8 activities every single week during the Summer months, and at least 3 activities every week throughout the rest of the year.

 

Click to download sample timetable