In short
The 11+ Music Scholarship at Colfe's School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 20% of fees.
Who can apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
- Must perform well in academic assessment first.
- Grade 4+ in main instrument (Grade 6+ for piano/violin).
What is the 11+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 20% of fees, as published by Colfe's School.
- Co-curricular scholarship worth 10-20% reduction in fees.
- Candidates assessed only if they performed well in academic assessment.
- Grade 4 minimum in main instrument required (Grade 6 for popular instruments like piano/violin).
How do you apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
- Applied for via the admissions process
- only candidates who performed well in the academic assessment are assessed, with practical activities and interviews.
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not Colfe's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 6 Jan 2026 (past)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 11+ Music Scholarship at Colfe's School worth?
It is worth up to 20% of fees.
Who can apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
Must perform well in academic assessment first. Grade 4+ in main instrument (Grade 6+ for piano/violin).
How do you apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
Applied for via the admissions process; only candidates who performed well in the academic assessment are assessed, with practical activities and interviews.
Source: colfes.com, checked 4 Nov 2026