The Independent Schools Council is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation representing 1,270 independent schools educating more than 500,000 children. It exists to promote choice, diversity and excellence in education, developing talent at all levels of ability and from all backgrounds.

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Regional Advice in Scotland

Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS)
21 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7PE

Director:	Judith Sischy
Deputy Directors:	Sarah Randell and David Clark
Telephone:	0131 220 2106
Fax:	0131 225 8594
Email:	information@scis.org.uk
Website:	http://www.scis.org.uk/

Representing 97% of independent, fee-paying schools in Scotland, SCIS is the foremost authority on independent schools north of the border, offering impartial information, advice and guidance to parents. A comprehensive directory of independent schools in Scotland is produced every October and a new website has recently been launched at www.scis.org.uk

SCIS provides information about:

the choice, diversity, characteristics and strengths of independent schools in Scotland
the Scottish curriculum and examination system
mainstream and special needs schools
open days, school visits, questions to ask when visiting schools
entrance procedures, the admissions process, induction days
meeting the cost of school fees and applying for financial assistance

All schools in membership of SCIS are registered with the Scottish Government Schools Directorate and have had satisfactory inspection reports from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) and the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care.