Concessions Making our courses more accessible

We’re committed to widening access to our teaching. Alongside subsidised fees, we offer concessions for those who meet certain criteria.
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To apply for a concession, please email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof (see below).

Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

Discounts apply only to our term courses. See all courses with concessions available.

NHS Staff – 20% off

As a gesture of thanks for their vital work, NHS employees are eligible for 20% off most courses.

  • Proof required: Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students – 75% off

We offer a significant concession for students currently enrolled in a full-time Fine Art BA programme. Students on closely related degrees, such as design or applied arts, may also be considered.

  • Proof required: Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers – 50% off

To support those teaching art in schools, we offer half-price course fees to practising primary and secondary art teachers.

  • Proof required: Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers – 50% off

If you are currently out of work and claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, you may be eligible for 50% off.

  • Proof required: Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients – 50% off

We recognise the additional barriers disabled people can face and offer a concession for those receiving disability benefits.

  • Proof required: Documentation confirming you currently receive this allowance. 
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents – 25% off (Shoreditch courses only)

If you live in either of the boroughs surrounding our Shoreditch campus, you can apply for a local resident discount.

  • Proof required: Your most recent council tax bill, dated within the last 12 months.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses – 25% off (Shoreditch courses only)

Employees of businesses based in Tower Hamlets or Hackney can also benefit from this discount on courses held at our Shoreditch studio.

  • Proof required: A staff ID, business card, or signed letter from your line manager.
Over 60s – 10% off

Older adults are eligible for a 10% concession on course fees.

  • Proof required: A form of photo identification that clearly shows your age.Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni

We offer dedicated discounts for former students of our full-year programmes:

  • Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses during term time

  • Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

No additional documentation is required for alumni — eligibility will be confirmed internally.

Before you apply

  • Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)

  • Your name must be clearly visible

  • Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC, DOCX

We’ll respond to your request as soon as possible. Please wait for a confirmation before proceeding to book.

Please note: All Royal Drawing School courses are subsidised, and concessions are offered to extend that accessibility further. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, feel free to get in touch.