The ESNCM began the academic year 2019/20 at the start of September in the six branches - Nablus, Ramallah, Gaza, Jerusalem, Beit Sahour  and Bethlehem / Tchaikovsky Music School, - and the outreach programs in Hebron, Jerusalem and Gaza. In total around 1800 students are studying and enjoying music on the various programs, including those studying Arabic and Western instruments, ensemble and other practical and theoretical courses on the regular academic programs; students studying instruments on the amateur program; children of 5 and 6 years old enjoying musical activities in the bustan (music kindergarten) program; and school children singing in choirs and playing in group lessons on the outreach program.