Arts Educational Schools
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1919
Overview
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.
Fields of study
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
Accreditation: City St George's, University of London (degree validation); Federation of Drama Schools (membership)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- dbumpstead@artsed.co.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees for 2025/26 entry. Higher rate for Musical Theatre compared to Acting for Home students. Audition fees range from £15 to £50 depending on the course.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Acting (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| CertHE Foundation in Acting (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| CertHE Foundation in Musical Theatre (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| MA Acting (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Part-Time Foundation in Acting (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | 6 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Part-Time Foundation in Musical Theatre (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | 6 months | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
