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Yehudi Menuhin School

Boarding Life
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Annual Fees$ 54,696 – $ 56,144
Ages8 – 19

Yehudi Menuhin School is an international school in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1963. It serves 85 students for students aged 8–19. Annual tuition ranges from $54,696 to $56,144 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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Within easy reach of both Gatwick and Heathrow
Close to London

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Est. 1963
Year Founded
85
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Parents are charged fees in accordance with their ability to pay, with around three-quarters supported by the Music and Dance Scheme and the remainder assisted by bursaries from the school.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The school meets all relevant Independent School Standards across leadership, education quality, pupil wellbeing, social education, and safeguarding. Pupils thrive in a well-structured music-centered environment with expert tuition and strong pastoral support, becoming well-adjusted musicians prepared for careers in the music industry. Senior leaders and governors collaborate effectively to promote both musical excellence and pupil welfare.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Expert tuition from highly qualified instrumental teachers of the highest levels of expertise who inspire pupils
Pupils perform at the highest level in international competitions and consistently gain places at leading conservatoires
Personalized music curriculum centered on Yehudi Menuhin philosophy with individualized practice sessions
Recent improvements in pastoral systems including revised behavior policy and enhanced staff training
Effective safeguarding practices with high pupil confidence in reporting procedures
Strong leadership and governance with senior leaders and governors sharing strategic vision
Areas for Development
Enhance opportunities for pupils to learn about how technology can improve their performance and composition skills in preparation for the 21st-century music profession
View Full ISI Report (2024-04-23)

Key facts

Founded
1963
Ages
8–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
85
Inspectorate
ISI

About

The Yehudi Menuhin School, founded in 1963 by Lord Menuhin, is a specialist music school set in the Surrey countryside near London, offering expert tuition in stringed instruments, piano, and classical guitar to around 85 gifted students aged 8–19. It combines the highest level of musical training with a broad general education in a relaxed, open community. Fees are all-inclusive, covering instrumental lessons, meals, and UK and overseas trips.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Specialist music school for exceptionally gifted young musicians; all-inclusive fees with no additional charges; close proximity to London, Gatwick, and Heathrow; founded by the legendary violinist Lord Menuhin

Fees & Financials

£43,068 – £44,208

Original currency: £43,068 – £44,208.

Boarding Life

Full boarding, weekly boarding (Monday to Friday), and day boarding available for co-educational students aged 11–19

Student Life

Houses
Harris House<br/>Music House

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Music
Strings
Piano
Classical Guitar

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
819
Student Body
Boarding capacity67

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Yehudi Menuhin School are £43,068 – £44,208 per academic year.