Dollar Academy

Scotland , United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1818

  • £ 34.4K-38.6K

    • British

School History & Details

Dollar Academy is a private co-educational day and boarding school that was established in 1818 by John McNabb.  Dollar Academy is situated in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

    School Values

  • Polite
  • Individuality
  • Excellence
  • Compassion
  • Confidence

    • Reflections of ethics and humanity can be seen in Dollar Academy's values. The school's motto is "Hard work is the foundation of all success," and students and faculty at Dollar Academy both exhibit a strong work ethic. The importance of kindness is another lesson taught at Dollar Academy. Kindness calls for more than just tolerance or respect and is not a meaningless phrase for the playground.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

Dollar Academy provides a wider range of academics and extracurricular activities due to its reputation as one of the best schools in the country. Both day students and boarders will find it to be the ideal study environment because to its excellent facilities and welcoming staff.  
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The environment at Dollar Academy enables students to excel in extracurricular activities as well. Along with academic success, students also won several awards in the fields of the arts, sports, and culture.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

John Macmillan Brown Sir James Dewar John Archibald Watt Dollar George Alexander Gibson Sir David Gill William Frederick Harvey Sir David Wallace James Samuel Risien Russell Henry Halcro Johnston Matthew Hay, Herbert Beresford William Scott Fell Sir George Reid, Sir William Snadden  

School Information

The 70-acre Dollar Academy campus is situated at the base of the Ochil Hills in the charming market town of Dollar, Central Scotland.   

Ian Munro

Simon Burbury

Link

+44 1259 742 511

Dollar, Clackmannanshire FK14 7DU

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Geology
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Design Technology
  • Music

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