ADMISSIONs
At St Mary's Music School, we believe that financial circumstances should never hinder a talented young musician from pursuing their musical dreams.
Financial support, up to 100% of fees, is available for eligible UK pupils based on affordability, while outstanding international instrumental candidates may also find financial assistance within reach. To do this we rely on support from the Scottish Government’s Aided Places Scheme along with parental contributions to fees and philanthropic donations from individuals, trusts and foundations, and businesses.
The Scottish Government’s Aided Places Scheme is means tested on family income and can provide up to 100% of tuition and boarding fees. Bursaries for choristers are also available, thanks to St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, while the generosity of the School’s supporter to our School Bursary Fund and our Music Teaching Fund, all help to make St Mary’s Music School accessible to children from across Scotland, the UK and further afield.
The School Bursar, Dr JoAnna Collings, will be happy to speak to prospective parents about help with School fees at any time.
Click the button below for information on financial assistance and Cathedral Bursaries.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
School Fees - Session 2025/26
UK instrumental pupils – day and boarding
Fees are per annum, before the Scottish Government’s Aided Place Scheme funding is applied. Pupils eligible for an Aided Place will receive a subsidy on the full fee amount.
School fees became liable for VAT from January 2025. Fees below are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate.
Day
- Junior instrumentalist fees - £38,502.00
- Senior instrumentalist fees - £43,050.00
- School lunches - £603.90
Boarding
- Junior instrumentalist fees - £54,546.00
- Senior instrumentalist fees - £59,094.00
- School lunches - Included
International instrumental pupils – day and boarding
Fees are per annum. The Scottish Government’s Aided Places Scheme is not open to pupils from outside the United Kingdom, but other financial schemes may be available.
School fees became liable for VAT from January 2025. Fees below are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate.
Day
- Junior instrumentalist fees - £40,041.60
- Senior instrumentalist fees -£44,772.00
- School lunches - £603.90
Boarding
- Junior instrumentalist fees - £56.727.60
- Senior instrumentalist fees - £61,458.00
- School lunches - Included
Chorister pupils – day only
Fees are per annum, before the Scottish Government’s Aided Place Scheme or St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral Scholarship Foundation funding is applied. Pupils eligible for either will receive a subsidy on the full fee amount.
School fees became liable for VAT from January 2025. Fees below are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate.
- Junior chorister fees - £17,004.00
- Senior chorister fees - £21,388.80
- School lunches - £603.90
- Afternoon snacks - £141.45
Click the button below for information on financial assistance and Cathedral Bursaries.
