ArtsEd
14 Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 1LY, UK

Tel:                 44 20 8987 6666
Email:         info@artsed.co.uk
Website: www.artsed.co.uk

ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre.

In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses before many of their competitors. In I986 the school moved to its present home, the old Chiswick Polytechnic.

In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, following in the footsteps of Dame Alicia Markova and heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd.

Exam success at ArtsEd Day School is the highest of all the performing arts schools in the UK. Whilst ArtsEd Sixth Form is an internationally recognised centre of excellence.  Our degree courses in Musical Theatre and Acting provide outstanding contemporary and inclusive training, producing graduates who are innovative and resilient performers. We prepare our students for both the physical and mental rigours of the performing arts industry through a combination of outstanding vocational training and focused pastoral care. The success of our approach has led to ArtsEd graduates playing a key role in the success of the UK’s creative economy for many years and they include leading choreographers, directors and producers as well as performers.

Principal: Louise Jackson

Programmes Offered: 
Acting- Our three year BA (Hons) Acting course is renowned for the effectiveness of the 50:50 split between stage and screen, producing graduates with a broad skillset, prepared to compete right across the sector.

Our one-year intensive Masters Degree in Acting develops the skills that enable you to unlock your creativity and become an empowered, industry ready professional

Develop your individuality, skills and confidence in preparation for drama school auditions and degree level training.

Musical Theatre-Our three year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course is held in very high regard, fully preparing graduates for the demands of this rigorous profession.

Full Time Foundation (CERTHE): Develop your skills and confidence in all three core disciplines in preparation for auditions and degree-level training.