Tuition discounts and scholarships at the Rethymno Municipal Conservatory

The Rethymno Municipal Conservatory gives tuition discounts to certain groups of pupils and students, under decision 376/2026 of the Rethymno Municipal Council for the 2026–2027 school year.

Discounts (not cumulative; if you are in more than one group, the largest discount applies): students with a disability of 50% or more 35%; members of the Philharmonic 35%; single-parent families 25%; unemployed people, or minors with both parents unemployed 25%; university students 25%; paying the yearly tuition in one go at enrolment 15%; large families and families with three children 15%; two or more members of the same family studying at the same time 15% each; studying two or more subjects at the same time 15% per subject; pupils of the Rethymno Music School 10%.

Free tuition: pupils who enrol in instrument classes taught only by the permanent teaching staff of the music department pay no tuition for those classes; the basic condition is active participation in the department's ensembles (exam fees are paid as normal).

Pupils of the Rethymno Municipal Philharmonic who learn an instrument, Theory and Solfège from Philharmonic teachers and enrol at the Conservatory for the promotion exams are fully exempt from Theory and Solfège tuition.

Scholarships: up to 5 free or reduced-tuition scholarships a year, proposed by the Director, on social-economic grounds or for excellent pupils who progress well.

There is no residence condition. Ask the Rethymno Municipal Conservatory for details.