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Tuition Fees 2026-2027

Second Term
Second-Third Terms


This page includes New School tuition fees for both in-school and online private (one-to-one), partner (2-person) and small group (3- or 4-person) lessons, as well as ensembles, starting the week of 4 – 9 January 2027 (the beginning of our 2026-2027 Second Term). Students can enrol for lessons either to the end of the Second Term (11 weeks) or to the end of the Third Term (22 weeks). Tuition fees for our group courses and workshops are listed on their individual web pages.

Calendar

Second Term (11 Weeks)
4 January – 20 March

Third Term (11 Weeks)
5 April – 19 June


Download a printable 2026-2027 School Calendar (pdf format).


Late Enrolment

Enrolment after the start of term (late enrolment) is also possible, subject to teacher and timetable availability. Tuition fees for late enrolling students depend on the number of lessons or ensemble classes remaining in the term or year. See Second Term Late Enrolment Fees for more information.

Tuition Assistance

The New School also offers tuition assistance, based on financial circumstances, to support eligible students. See our Tuition Assistance Policy for more information and our Tuition Assistance Application to apply for tuition assistance.

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Private Lesson Fees

In School and Online
LESSON TYPE TO END OF
2ND TERM
TO END OF
3RD TERM
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION ¹
30-Minute Lessons €355 €655

Second Term
Deposit €182 + one payment (1 Feb) of €181

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €225 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €223 each

45-Minute Lessons €485 €905

Second Term
Deposit €247 + one payment (1 Feb) of €246

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €307 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €307 each

60-Minute Lessons €600 €1,135

Second Term
Deposit €304 + one payment (1 Feb) of €304

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €385 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €383 each

30-Minute Lessons
(10% discount) ²
€320 €590

Second Term
Deposit €164 + one payment (1 Feb) of €164

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €202 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €202 each

  1. Students/parents have the option of paying an initial deposit and distributing payments over one or two months. (Payments are made on the first day of each specified month). Second Term payment plans are accepted only if enrolment is for the full term and takes place before the start of term (4 January 2027). Although there are no finance charges, payment plan fees include an additional processing charge of €8 per instalment payment.
  2. 10% discount (for 30-minute private lessons only) applies to students over 65, unemployed students, dependent children (under 18) of unemployed persons, third-level students, ‘Lunchtime Lessons’ (taking place before 2 pm), and additional 30-minute lessons taken by a single student or lessons taken by additional students from the same immediate family (brothers, sisters, children or parents). See Tuition Discounts on the New School Regulations page for more information.

Partner • Small Group Lesson Fees

In School and Online
LESSON TYPE TO END OF
2ND TERM
TO END OF
3RD TERM
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION ¹
30-Minute Partner
(2 students)
€225 ² €405

Second Term
Deposit €117 + one payment (1 Feb) of €116

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €141 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €140 each

45-Minute Partner €295 €560

Second Term
Deposit €152 + one payment (1 Feb) of €151

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €192 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €192 each

60-Minute Partner €375 €690

Second Term
Deposit €192 + one payment (1 Feb) of €191

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €236 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr of €235 each

45-Minute
3-Student Group
€225 €405

Second Term
Deposit €117 + one payment (1 Feb) of €116

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €141 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €140 each

60-Minute
3-Student Group
€270 €515

Second Term
Deposit €139 + one payment (1 Feb) of €139

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €177 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €177 each

60-Minute
4-Student Group
€245 €455

Second Term
Deposit €127 + one payment (1 Feb) of €126

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €157 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €157 each

  1. Students/parents have the option of paying an initial deposit and distributing payments over one or two months. (Payments are made on the first day of each specified month). Second Term payment plans are accepted only if enrolment is for the full term and takes place before the start of term (4 January 2027). Although there are no finance charges, payment plan fees include an additional processing charge of €8 per instalment payment.
  2. Fee per person.

Ensemble Fees

ENSEMBLE TO END OF
2ND TERM
TO END OF
3RD TERM
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION ¹
Flute Ensemble
(full fee)
€210 €365

Second Term
Deposit €109 + one payment (1 Feb) of €109

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €127 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €127 each

Flute Ensemble
(20% discount) ²
€168 €292 Second-Third Terms
Deposit €104 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €102 each
Jazz Ensembles
(full fee) ³
€230 €440

Second Term
Deposit €119 + one payment (1 Feb) of €119

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €152 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €152 each

Jazz Ensembles
(20% discount) ²
€184 €352 Second-Third Terms
Deposit €124 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €122 each
Sing Your Heart
Out Choir

(full fee)
€205 €375

Second Term
Deposit €107 + one payment (1 Feb) of €106

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €131 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €130 each

Sing Your Heart
Out Choir

(20% discount) ²
€164 €300 Second-Third Terms
Deposit €106 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €105 each
Traditional & Folk
Song Circle

(full fee)
€220 €420

Second Term
Deposit €114 + one payment (1 Feb) of €114

Second-Third Terms
Deposit €146 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €145

Traditional & Folk
Song Circle

(20% discount) ²
€176 €336 Second-Third Terms
Deposit €118 + two payments (1 Mar, 1 Apr) of €117
  1. Students/parents enrolling have the option of paying an initial deposit and distributing payments over one or two months. (Payments are made on the first day of each specified month). Second Term payment plans are accepted only if enrolment is for the full term and takes place before the ensemble starts. (Discounted ensemble fees are not eligible for single term payment plans.) Although there are no finance charges, payment plan fees include an additional processing charge of €8 per instalment payment.
  2. Students concurrently enrolled for private or group tuition with the school receive a 20% discount off the fees for any New School ensemble.
  3. Jazz Ensemble fees include a ‘materials fee’ for the variety of unique materials produced exclusively for them by the Jazz Ensembles Directors. The materials include downloadable (and printable) pdf files of jazz charts, individual instrumental parts and mp3 files, as well as scales, arpeggios and improvisation exercises.
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