Sibelius Student is our entry-level notation software. Designed for students in grades 3 through 12, Sibelius Student is easy to use and fun to learn. It offers students a tightly packaged set of features geared directly to their needs, and you won't find a more intuitive user experience anywhere.  Best of all, Sibelius Student is priced to suit the student budget.

Writing, playback and printing music are a snap

Based on the best-selling Sibelius 5 software, Sibelius Student has everything you need for composing, arranging and completing exercises.  Setting up and entering notes could not be simpler and the playback feature allows you to listen to and refine your composition on the spot.  

Improve your overall musicianship

Writing, playback and printing music are a snap and improved musicianship almost a guarantee. You’ll turn creative ideas into finished pieces in minutes – and with the playback feature, you’ll be able to quickly learn and practice your performance pieces.

Share your scores

Sibelius Student is compatible with the full Sibelius 5 notation program. Share and email your scores between friends and teachers. Even if your school doesn’t have Sibelius, Sibelius Student saves MIDI files for use with all other music software.

Publish your music online at SibeliusMusic.com

In addition to helping you write, arrange and generally advance your music studies, Sibelius Student gives you the tools you need to publish your music to SibeliusMusic.com for free.  Sharing your work and interacting with a community of other students and musicians couldn't be easier.

Your entrance to the world of Sibelius

Sibelius Student is compatible with the full Sibelius program - so if you work on the full Sibelius notation program at school or with friends, you can email pieces home to continue working on, then email them to your teacher. Even if your school doesn't have Sibelius, Sibelius Student saves MIDI files for use with all other music software.

Do I need Sibelius Student or Sibelius 5?

If you are a school student, Sibelius Student is designed specifically for you to use at home. If you outgrow Sibelius Student, you can upgrade to Sibelius 5 later at a discount price.

For details on differences between Sibelius Student and Sibelius, click here.

How to order

Sibelius Student is available direct from Sibelius or your local dealer.

To order direct online, please click here.

To order direct by phone, please call 1-888-4-Sibelius (1-888-474-2354).

To order an upgrade from a registered copy of Sibelius Student Edition version 3, please call 1-888-4-Sibelius.