School Life and Admissions
The Conservatorium High School is staffed and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET). Instrumental tuition, chamber music programs and individual composition lessons are provided to the students by Sydney University lecturers and tutors. In the course of their studies, high school students are provided with many of the same privileges as the tertiary students, including free admission to Conservatorium concerts and master classes.
Admission is through a highly competitive process of audition and interview that assesses the applicant's potential as well as current level of achievement. Prospective students must also pass the NSW Selective School tests. Auditions are held each year in July/August/September.
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