With exceptional boarding communities and schoolwide bonding activities, many schools shone in the International Student Experience field. But, after much thought, St Leonards School was honoured with the award in the 2022 campaign
Scottish in tradition but global in outlook, St Leonards School is a microcosm of the vibrant town of St Andrews. It’s a second home to pupils of more than 30 nationalities: all of whom follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
This cultural and linguistic diversity is celebrated daily, with pupils encouraged to take pride in their heritage and share it with others. Older pupils read stories in their mother tongue to younger pupils, dumpling workshops are run to mark Lunar New Year, and the diverse menu celebrates student multiculturalism Fynn, from Germany, who came to St Leonards School because of the world-leading golf programme run in partnership with St Andrews Links Trusts, says: “What love most about the school is that the teachers push us to form our own coinions.” Meanwhile, Keyuri, from India has thrown herself into all areas of school life because the nurturing environment has encouraged her to pursue her passions. She says: “I’m extremely happy to be part of the St Leonards family. In my boarding house, there’s always someone to talk to. It’s my happy place.”
Read St Leonards’ full Independent Schools of the Year entry below: 
Independent School of the Year for Intern...