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Parent Information Centre
Key dates, lesson information and school policies in one place.
Information for current students, parents and guardians, including Teaching Blocks, lesson fees, invoicing, school policies and important updates for the academic year ahead.
At a glance
A clearer structure for the academic year.
From Monday 10 August 2026, GSofM will move to a new annual Teaching Block calendar, with clearer published dates, updated school information and a revised annual invoicing schedule.
Current School Update
New Teaching Blocks from August 2026
From Monday 10 August 2026, lessons at The Glasgow School of Music will move to a new annual teaching calendar based around four annual Teaching Blocks — our teaching terms — aligned more closely with the Scottish school year.
Alongside this, we are introducing updated lesson fees and a revised annual invoicing schedule aligned with the new Teaching Blocks.
Documents & Links
Quick access for current families.
Key documents, policies and portals for students, parents and guardians.
Key Dates Summary
Teaching Block dates, school holidays, invoice release dates and payment deadlines.
Terms & Conditions
Full details of lesson scheduling, payments, absences and school policies.
Student Portal
Access your student account, schedule and lesson information.
Contact GSofM
For questions about lessons, invoices, scheduling or school policies.
Teaching Calendar
Teaching Blocks 2026–2027
Each Teaching Block represents one section of the academic year, with invoices, lesson schedules and school closures planned around these published dates.
Autumn Foundation
Monday 10 August – Sunday 11 October 2026
Winter Progress
Monday 19 October – Friday 18 December 2026
School Closure
Saturday 19 December 2026 – Monday 4 January 2027
Spring Development
Tuesday 5 January – Friday 2 April 2027
School Closure
Saturday 3 April – Sunday 18 April 2027
Summer Consolidation
Monday 19 April – Sunday 27 June 2027
Optional Lessons
Optional summer lessons continue to be available during the summer holiday period, subject to tutor availability.
Lesson Fees
Updated fees from 10 August 2026.
The revised fees allow GSofM to continue providing high-quality one-to-one tuition, maintain teaching facilities, strengthen administration and support the long-term development of the school.
One-to-one specialist tuition.
One-to-one specialist tuition.
One-to-one specialist tuition.
Invoicing
Teaching Block invoicing.
Invoices are issued before the start of each Teaching Block in accordance with the published annual schedule.
How invoicing works
- Invoice issue
- Invoices are issued before the start of each Teaching Block, in accordance with the annual schedule.
- Payment deadline
- Payment is required before the start of each Teaching Block to secure the student’s lesson place.
- Instalments
- Families wishing to spread the cost may pay in two instalments, subject to a £10 administration fee, as detailed in the Terms & Conditions.
- No action now
- No action is required at this stage. The next invoice will be issued in accordance with the published annual schedule.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
A short guide to the most common questions about the new Teaching Blocks, lesson fees and invoicing arrangements.
Will my lesson day or time change?
No. Existing students will continue to attend lessons on their current day and at their current time. The changes affect the annual teaching calendar and invoicing arrangements only.
Do I need to do anything now?
No action is required at this stage. Your next invoice will be issued in accordance with the published annual schedule.
Where can I see all Teaching Block dates?
The full teaching calendar, including Teaching Block dates, school holidays, invoice release dates and payment deadlines, is available in the GSofM Key Dates Summary 2026–2027.
Can I pay in instalments?
Families wishing to spread the cost may pay in two instalments, subject to the £10 administration fee detailed in the Terms & Conditions.
Will summer lessons still be available?
Yes. Optional summer lessons continue to be available during the summer holiday period, subject to tutor availability.
Where can I read the full school policies?
The full Terms & Conditions are available on the GSofM website and include details of lesson scheduling, payment arrangements, absences and other school policies.
Support
Need help with lessons, invoices or school policies?
If you have any questions about your lessons, Teaching Blocks, invoices or Terms & Conditions, please contact The Glasgow School of Music administration team.
