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Arts Educational Schools

United Kingdom • Founded 1939

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: artsed.co.uk

Overview

Founded: 1939
Institution Type: Conservatory

Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) is a performing arts conservatoire in Chiswick, London, formed in 1939 when two schools founded separately in 1919 and 1922 by Grace Cone and Olive Ripman merged to create the Cone Ripman School, later renamed the Arts Educational Schools.

ArtsEd trains students in dance, drama, musical theatre, music and art, preparing them for professional careers in theatre and related industries. Since 1986 it has been based in the former Chiswick Polytechnic building, which houses its studios and teaching facilities.

Location & Contact

Where to find Arts Educational Schools, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Academic Details

Arts Educational Schools's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 340
Female Students: 205

Programs Offered

Arts Educational Schools's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

2 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 2 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Below are scholarships available to students in the United Kingdom.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship
Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Full Tuition
A full three-year scholarship covering all course fees for one BA Musical Theatre student, judged on merit and financial need, funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
ArtsEd Bursary Fund
University funded · International students · Renewable · 1,000 GBP per year · Partial Tuition
A means-tested bursary for three-year BA (Hons) students struggling to fund their full tuition fees; in 2025/26 over 40 awards ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 were made, averaging £2,500.
ArtsEd Scholarship
University funded · International students · Renewable · Partial Tuition
A means-tested scholarship covering up to 50% of each year's course fees for BA (Hons) students from households with an income below £70,000, working alongside the Student Loan on a sliding scale.
BAFTA UK Scholarship
Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 12,000 GBP per year · Partial Tuition
Up to £12,000 a year towards course fees for a nominated ArtsEd student in financial need, plus mentoring from a BAFTA member and free access to BAFTA events across the UK.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Dame Gillian Lynne Scholarship
Foundation funded · International students · Partial Tuition
Two scholarships supporting course fees for Musical Theatre students, funded by the Lynne & Land Foundation and judged on exceptional talent and financial need.
Equity Student Bursary
Other funded · International students · 500 GBP per total · Living Stipend · Covers Living
Two £500 awards funded by Equity Life Members' donations, for final-year ArtsEd students who are existing Equity Student Members and are nominated by the school based primarily on talent.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Leverhulme Trust Scholarships
Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Partial Tuition
Sixteen scholarship bursaries a year for BA Acting and BA Musical Theatre students who demonstrate talent, commitment and financial need, funded by the Leverhulme Trust and allocated through ArtsEd's internal Bursary Fund process.
Lionel Bart Foundation Award
Foundation funded · International students · 1,000 GBP per total · Partial Tuition
A one-off grant of £1,000 to £3,000 towards tuition fees only (not maintenance), awarded to an undergraduate student who applies to the Lionel Bart Foundation through the school.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Arts Educational Schools

The application path for Arts Educational Schools, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Arts Educational Schools's catalogue includes 2 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Arts Educational Schools's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    For undergraduate study, apply centrally through UCAS (ucas.com), listing Arts Educational Schools as one of your choices. For postgraduate study, apply directly through Arts Educational Schools's own admissions portal at artsed.co.uk.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arts Educational Schools

Common questions about Arts Educational Schools, answered from data on record.

How old is Arts Educational Schools?

The institution opened in 1939 (approximately 87 years ago).

In which city is Arts Educational Schools?

Arts Educational Schools is based in London, United Kingdom.

How many students study at Arts Educational Schools?

Arts Educational Schools has approximately 340 students.

Where can I learn more about Arts Educational Schools?

Arts Educational Schools's official website is artsed.co.uk.

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