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Our Preparatory Program in circus arts is aimed at young people aged 9 to 17 who wish to develop their potential and their physical abilities to eventually adhere to our Circus and High School Studies or our Circus Arts program.

Offered in French, this training consists of extracurricular courses focused on physical preparation and learning different circus disciplines.

Although classes begin in September, we accept new applications at any time. An individual with the  required skills can therefore join the program at any time during the school year.

School calendar
Admission
Tuition fees
Student services and Financial aid

The Preparatory Program provides 11 hours of training per week for the PFS1 group and 13 hours for the PFS2 group, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The fall 2023 session will run from September 6 to December 17. There will be one week off from October 9 to 15, 2023.

Activity Schedule
Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday
PFS1 Group 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 9 to 11 a.m.
PFS2 Group 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Partner schools

We work in partnership with three schools in the Montreal area that offer sports-study, arts-study and student-athlete programs:

These school programs’ schedules are adapted to that of our Preparatory Program in circus arts and provides for students’ travel time to our establishment. Travel can be done by public transport or by a chartered transportation system, organized by the partner school.

Students from all elementary and secondary schools are eligible for the Preparatory Program.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the program, the individual must:

  • be between the ages of 9 and 17
  • pass the evaluation tests
  • have already practiced an artistic, acrobatic or sporting discipline
  • have a good academic record

A $30 non-refundable fee is payable at the time of application for admission.

 

Required documents

All documents submitted in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation.

Status Required documents
Canadian student or permanent resident
  • Proof of provincial health insurance
  • ID photo on white background in JPEG format (portrait)
  • Photocopy of birth certificate with parents’ full names
  • Photocopy of the report card of the last successful year of schooling
  • Photocopy of any document attesting to the practice of a relevant artistic discipline or a competitive sport (optional)

2023-2024 School year

PFS1 Group
Participation fees for the entrance evaluation $30
Annual registration fees $200
Annual related costs* $235
Annual tuition fees* $1,970

* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.

PFS2 Group
Participation fees for the entrance evaluation $30
Annual registration fees $200
Annual related costs* $235
Annual tuition fees* $2,325

* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.

Student services

This training provides access to health services, our cafeteria, our specialized Library well as to a wide variety of cultural activities.

To learn more about our services, please visit the Student Services page.

Financial aid

Learn more about the National Circus School Foundation’s scholarship program, thanks to which we can support the next generation of circus artists.

School calendar

The Preparatory Program provides 11 hours of training per week for the PFS1 group and 13 hours for the PFS2 group, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The fall 2023 session will run from September 6 to December 17. There will be one week off from October 9 to 15, 2023.

Activity Schedule
Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday
PFS1 Group 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 9 to 11 a.m.
PFS2 Group 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Partner schools

We work in partnership with three schools in the Montreal area that offer sports-study, arts-study and student-athlete programs:

These school programs’ schedules are adapted to that of our Preparatory Program in circus arts and provides for students’ travel time to our establishment. Travel can be done by public transport or by a chartered transportation system, organized by the partner school.

Students from all elementary and secondary schools are eligible for the Preparatory Program.

Admission

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the program, the individual must:

  • be between the ages of 9 and 17
  • pass the evaluation tests
  • have already practiced an artistic, acrobatic or sporting discipline
  • have a good academic record

A $30 non-refundable fee is payable at the time of application for admission.

 

Required documents

All documents submitted in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation.

Status Required documents
Canadian student or permanent resident
  • Proof of provincial health insurance
  • ID photo on white background in JPEG format (portrait)
  • Photocopy of birth certificate with parents’ full names
  • Photocopy of the report card of the last successful year of schooling
  • Photocopy of any document attesting to the practice of a relevant artistic discipline or a competitive sport (optional)

Tuition fees

2023-2024 School year

PFS1 Group
Participation fees for the entrance evaluation $30
Annual registration fees $200
Annual related costs* $235
Annual tuition fees* $1,970

* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.

PFS2 Group
Participation fees for the entrance evaluation $30
Annual registration fees $200
Annual related costs* $235
Annual tuition fees* $2,325

* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.

Student services and Financial aid

Student services

This training provides access to health services, our cafeteria, our specialized Library well as to a wide variety of cultural activities.

To learn more about our services, please visit the Student Services page.

Financial aid

Learn more about the National Circus School Foundation’s scholarship program, thanks to which we can support the next generation of circus artists.

Questions?

You can consult our FAQ or contact us by email at [email protected].