Manchester, United Kingdom
Chetham's School of Music
€16,734 – €65,391a year, tuition
School website ↗Fees
Academic year 2026/27. Amounts as published by the school, in GBP.
| Stage | Fee as published | A year | A year in euros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music and Dance Scheme student, day | £35,437 a year | £35,437 | €42,173 |
| Music and Dance Scheme student, boarding (total) | £45,738 a year | £45,738 | €54,432 |
| Non-MDS student, day | £42,024 a year | £42,024 | €50,012 |
| Non-MDS student, boarding (total) | £54,947 a year | £54,947 | €65,391 |
| Chorister, day | £14,061 a year | £14,061 | €16,734 |
| Chorister, boarding (total) | £24,469 a year | £24,469 | €29,120 |
Annual fees incl. VAT (per term: MDS day £11,812 / boarding £15,246; non-MDS £14,008 / £18,316; chorister £4,687 / £8,156). Around 85% of UK-resident students receive Music and Dance Scheme (DfE) funding with means-tested parental contribution. Separate overseas fee document on the school site.
One-off fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee | £216 |
| Deposit (added to first invoice) (refundable) | £900 |
| Audition fee | £162 |
Real annual cost (model)
- Tuition£24,469
- Acceptance fee (one-off, spread over 11 years)£20
- Audition fee (one-off, spread over 11 years)£15
- Total a year£24,503
Calculated by Scholaria from the school's published fees for the oldest year group; not a figure from the school. How we calculate
Source: static.chethams.com · checked 21 October 2026
At a glance
- Type
- Fully private
- Ages
- 8–19
- Stages
- Primary · Lower secondary · Upper secondary
- Students
- Co-educational
- Number of pupils
- 331
- Boarding
- Yes
- Religion
- Secular
- Official ID
- 105588
Academic profile
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection
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