Fees
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The Purcell School is committed to providing the best education available to talented musicians, regardless of financial means. We are able to do this with the support of the Government and a selection of trusts and private sponsors.
The fees for the academic year 2012/13 are:
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Fees are payable in advance at the beginning of each term.
The school fee covers the full cost of tuition, including up to three hours of instrumental tuition each week. Boarding fees include accommodation, all meals and laundry costs.
For those who are not able to afford the full fees, the school offers help with fees in the following ways:
Music and Dance Scheme (MDS)
Bursaries are available for those pupils who meet the eligibility criteria under the Department for Education Music and Dance Scheme. To be eligible for a place on the Music and Dance Scheme, students must have been resident in the UK for at least two years preceding entry to the School. Special rules apply to European Union students over the age of 16 and UK citizens living abroad. The scheme is means-tested and the table below gives an indication of approximately how much parents will be asked to pay.
The school fee covers the full cost of tuition, including up to three hours of instrumental tuition each week. Boarding fees include accommodation, all meals and laundry costs.
For those who are not able to afford the full fees, the school offers help with fees in the following ways:
Music and Dance Scheme (MDS)
Bursaries are available for those pupils who meet the eligibility criteria under the Department for Education Music and Dance Scheme. To be eligible for a place on the Music and Dance Scheme, students must have been resident in the UK for at least two years preceding entry to the School. Special rules apply to European Union students over the age of 16 and UK citizens living abroad. The scheme is means-tested and the table below gives an indication of approximately how much parents will be asked to pay.
Annual Contribution to be made by parent |
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Gross family income/annum |
Day |
Boarding |
£190,000 |
£24,777 |
£31,686 |
£185,000 |
£23,619 |
£31,548 |
£80,000 |
£7,869 |
£10.548 |
£50,000 |
£3,510 |
£4,935 |
£30,000 |
£1,452 |
£1,803 |
£10,000 |
£0 |
£0 |
School Bursaries
Pupils who are not eligible for the MDS Scheme may apply for assistance from the School’s Bursary fund. Funding is based on need and parents are required to declare their financial circumstances for consideration by the School’s Scholarship Committee.
These notes are intended as a guide only. Parents of prospective pupils are welcome to discuss their individual circumstances with the Bursar, either when visiting the School for auditions or over the telephone, so that a broad indication of their likely contribution to fees can be provided. Bursary staff are always available at Open Days to give additional information or advice.
Enquiries should be directed to the Bursar (01923 331127) or Finance Bursar (01923 331106)
Aideen McNamara (Bursar)
a.mcnamara@purcell-school.org
Pupils who are not eligible for the MDS Scheme may apply for assistance from the School’s Bursary fund. Funding is based on need and parents are required to declare their financial circumstances for consideration by the School’s Scholarship Committee.
These notes are intended as a guide only. Parents of prospective pupils are welcome to discuss their individual circumstances with the Bursar, either when visiting the School for auditions or over the telephone, so that a broad indication of their likely contribution to fees can be provided. Bursary staff are always available at Open Days to give additional information or advice.
Enquiries should be directed to the Bursar (01923 331127) or Finance Bursar (01923 331106)
Aideen McNamara (Bursar)
a.mcnamara@purcell-school.org
