ABOUT THE BRIT SCHOOL

The BRIT School is Britain's only FREE Performing Arts and Technology School. It is an independent, state funded City College for the Technology of the Arts, the only one of its kind dedicated to education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible.

As a school for 14-19 year olds, they are unique and pioneering in their approach to education, but they are not a stage or fame school. They recognise that most of our students intend to make a career in the arts, entertainment and communications industries, but the school expects all to follow full time courses to completion. It is a vocational school; if an applicant is determined on a life devoted to art, dance, music, radio, television/film or theatre.

They also pride themselves on providing an excellent general education that helps prepare young people for the future. They encourage their students to go on to specialist colleges and universities or into employment in the creative industries. 

Theye also recognise that the technology of our title is essential for a complete education. They are formidable resources, to allow students to study in sophisticated environments equivalent to a modern workplace. BRIT stands for the British Record Industry Trust. Without the generosity of the record industry, the school would never have been built and our superb facilities would never have been installed. Furthermore they greatly benefit from the advice and support given to students and staff from our wide range of friends in the music and wider arts industries.

The school has a unique atmosphere of support and respect which helps cultivate the ability and talent of our young people. Students and staff have created an open, friendly, flexible yet rigorous approach to study. Our achievements at both Key Stage 4 and Post-16 in vocational and academic qualifications testify to our success, as do the range of successful ex-students now working and studying in the creative industries.