Merchiston Castle School

Edinburgh · Independent school

Merchiston Castle School holds a UK Student sponsor licence and is licensed to sponsor students on the following routes:

StudentStudent Sponsor
Child StudentStudent Sponsor

Verify Merchiston Castle School on the official Home Office register ↗ · Register data as of 2026-08-18.

What does this mean if you're applying to study?

A Student sponsor licence means Merchiston Castle School can issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) — a prerequisite for a UK Student visa. It does not mean you have been offered a place: you still need an unconditional offer for an eligible course, must meet the English-language and financial requirements, and the institution issues the CAS at its discretion. This institution is also licensed for the Child Student route (ages 4–17).

See the UK Student visa guide for the current eligibility, English-language, and maintenance requirements.