Arts Educational Schools
Tuition
Varies by program
About Arts Educational Schools
Arts Educational Schools, known as ArtsEd, is a specialist performing arts conservatoire located in Chiswick, London. Founded as a registered charity (No. 311087), ArtsEd provides rigorous, conservatoire-style vocational training in acting and musical theatre for students aged 18 and above. The school offers a range of higher education programmes including BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, MA Acting, CertHE Acting, and CertHE Musical Theatre, all validated by City St George's, University of London. Part-time foundation courses in both acting and musical theatre are also available. ArtsEd is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools and its courses are designated by the Department for Education for Student Loan Company funding. The school offers merit- and needs-based scholarships including the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship, the Dame Gillian Lynne Scholarship, and the ArtsEd Scholarship. ArtsEd also operates a Day School and Sixth Form for students aged 11–18, and a Saturday School and holiday courses for students aged 5–17.
Institution profile
- Short name
- ArtsEd
- Founded
- 1919
- Ownership
- not for profit
- Institution type
- Specialist Institution
- Visa support
- Available
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
For BA courses: IELTS overall 6.0 or ELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 or equivalent. For MA Acting: ELTS overall 7.0 with 7 in writing and no section below 6.5, or TOEFL 100/IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. English language proficiency assessed primarily at audition.
Verified English-taught programs
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Admissions
- Language req.
- For BA courses: IELTS overall 6.0 or ELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 or equivalent. For MA Acting: ELTS overall 7.0 with 7 in writing and no section below 6.5, or TOEFL 100/IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. English language proficiency assessed primarily at audition.
- Application deadlines
- 2025-10-16
Academics
- Language
- English
- Degrees
- Bachelor, Master
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) is a specialist performing arts conservatoire in London, United Kingdom, offering vocational training in acting and musical theatre at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- dbumpstead@artsed.co.uk
- General contact
- info@artsed.co.uk+442089876666
- Domestic admissions
- dbumpstead@artsed.co.uk
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