Our boarding community is at the core of Dollar Academy, and has been for over two hundred years. We are proud to be the world’s oldest co-educational day and boarding school.

Dollar Academy is one of the top academic schools in the country and offers the widest range of subjects in Scotland. We strongly believe, however, that some of the greatest lessons take place outside of the classroom, and our vast co-curricular programme incorporates over 70 cultural, service and sporting opportunities.

Boarders aged 10-18 live in period houses that balance traditional charm with modern comfort and style. Our houses are run by Houseparents who view the young people in their care as an extension of their own family. With hundreds of day pupils living in Dollar itself, our boarders also make strong friendships outwith the houses. With Edinburgh and Glasgow less than an hour’s drive away, Dollar is perfectly placed to offer well connected country living.