Centres of excellence

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Do you have a talented child? They may benefit from attending one of Scotland’s six national centres of excellence – schools which allow gifted children to maximise their potential.

The following centres are located within comprehensive schools from which students gain a broad general education whilst receiving additional time for specialist study:

Music

Sport

Dance

To find out more, contact your education authority.

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