The largest private school in Scotland launches a profession in fundraising in the concern that the VAT account of Labor will put pressure on parents to withdraw their children.
George Watson's College in Edinburgh said that 50 students had left or chose not to participate at the start of the 2024-25 years.
A VAT rate of 20 percent was added on January 1 to the reimbursements that were already increased for other reasons last year, which fulfilled a promise of the elections by work.
The school, which charges almost £ 20,000 a year for senior students, has promised not to increase any costs this year, but wants to prevent a student start.
It is planning to inform fundraising with the wider 'Watsonian Community' – with one of his goals to help parents who cannot afford the current rises.
A profession takes place annually and the school said that it was not only aimed at collecting cash to help families who are afraid of the impact of VAT on reimbursements, but this would be 'part of the messages'.
Former students are the Olympian Sir Chris Hoy and Rugby Greats Gavin and Scott Hastings.
The school said that the VAT introduction had caused uncertainty for students and their families and a fall in the role.
Lisa Kerr became the director of the 300 -year -old school last year
A general view of George Watson's College, Edinburgh
Lisa Kerr, who became the 300-year-old school last year, said that 2025 had brought the reality of a new educational tax and a very substantial and unexpected increase in the national insurance policies'.
She added: “There will be negative consequences for all children, because many from independent schools will be forced and already tense state schools will see an unexpected inflow of students in under -financed classrooms where teachers are already a problem.”
Mrs. Kerr, formerly director of King's Charles's Old School Gordonstoun, said that since he came to George Watson's – that has nearly 2500 students – many parents had raised the issue of affordability of reimbursements.
She said that adding VAT 'many families pushed to the breaking point, so we will launch a fundraising campaign to support our goal that no child should immediately leave Watson's because of the VAT account'.
Mrs. Kerr added: “I hope that many Watsonians will feel able to support that.”
The school said it implemented a three-year 'affordability strategy' with cost and efficiency saving.
A spokesperson said: “This is financed by a combination of cost reduction, identifying more non-fee income and the support of our generous donors.”
