Mission Statement

Suzuki Music School of Westport

Discovering Joy through Music

Our mission is to:

  • provide a high standard of musical education using the philosophy and
    methodology of Dr. Shin’ichi Suzuki.
  • enable our students to develop excellent musical skills in a nurturing environment.
  • guide students of all ages to acquire a lifelong love and understanding of music.
  • promote, in every student, the values of respect, personal confidence, discipline,
    teamwork, a strong work ethic and enriching family bonds.
  • encourage our students to share their gifts with others via performances in the
    community.

Our mission is to provide a high standard of musical education using the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Shin’ichi Suzuki. We believe in offering a nurturing environment to develop excellent musical skills and to guide all our students towards a lifelong love and understanding of music. We promote the values of respect, discipline, personal confidence, teamwork and a strong work ethic, in a way that enriches family bonds. We encourage our students to share their gifts with others within the wider community.

Faq

Is there a birthdate requirement for Kindergarten?

A Kindergarten student should be five years old before September 1 of his Kindergarten year.

Does Collegiate offer financial aid?

Financial aid, based on need, is available at all grade levels, K-12. Financial aid includes tuition support as well as consideration for various Collegiate programs that enrich the experience of the student and encourage the participation of his family in the life of the school.

Is tuition all-inclusive?

The Admissions Office will call to schedule an applicant visit and parent interview after the application is received and filed. Applicants to Grades 1-4 may contact the Admissions Office regarding opportunities for enrollment. Appointments are scheduled only when there is an opportunity for enrollment in the grade.

When do decision letters go out?

As a member of ISAAGNY, Collegiate subscribes to the following notification dates: Kindergarten: Friday, February 7 Grades 1-8: Tuesday, February 4 Grades 9-12: Thursday, February 13

Lower School Application Process

Parents of applicants to Kindergarten – Grade 4 tour the school in small groups. To schedule a parent tour (offered September – January) submit a Tour Request.

If applying for financial aid –

File the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) with the School and Student Services By NAIS (sssbynais.org/parents). Collegiate.

23%
of students receive financial aid

1,155

students enrolled tuition

1:6

Average financial aid award

257

of students receive financial aid

50+

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