APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026

APPLICATION FORM

BELOW IS THE APPLICATION FORM TO COMPLETE FOR FALL 2025 ADMISSION.
If you prefer to make an appointment within the Recruiting & Outreach Manager's office hours to have more information & different accessbility options in terms of finances and application, please book one here: Calendly - Application Meeting
Which program are you applying to?*

Production Design and Technical ArtsActingPlaywritingSet and Costume Design
How can I apply to more than one program?

Simply fill out a form for each program you want to apply to, selecting a different program each time. After you’ve submitted and paid for your first application, you will be able to start a second one.
There is a separate form for French programs.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following questions help us get to know you better. There are no requirements in terms of education or experience. We recognize that not everyone has had access to the same resources and opportunities.
Education
Please check level acquired

High schoolCollege or CEGEPUniversityPostgraduateOther
Most recent school attended
Name of the organization
City
Where the school is located
Year
The last year you attended
Area of study
Name of the last program you studied
Diploma or degree
Did you graduate with a diploma ? If so, which one
Theatre or performing arts training
Theatre or performing arts experience

Alternatively, upload your theatre resume on the next page.
References

For the PDTA, Playwriting & Set and Costume Design only
Two references requested
These can be a teacher, theatre professional, employer, coach, mentor. Pleople familiar with your work.
References

DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD

Mandatory to fill out! Make sure you do for the specific program(s) you apply to. Not every program requires the same documents!
Upload a resumé, ONLY IF you are applying to the PDTA program. Make sure it contains all your theatre experience and training.
Accepted format: PDF (for images they need to be in ONE PDF only). Please follow the format: First name_Last name_Program_Document title.pdf
Theatre resume

Accepted format: PDF
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Resume

Accepted format: PDF
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Upload a letter of intent, ONLY IF you are applying to the Playwright program.
Accepted format: PDF (for images they need to be in ONE PDF only). Please follow the format: First name_Last name_Program_Document title.pdf
Letter of intent

Accepted format: PDF
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Two plays for Playwriting

Accepted format: PDF
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Upload a recent headshot (less than 3 months), in the following format:
- PDF (they need to be in ONE PDF only)
- Minimum 200 x 300 pixels
- Maximum 5 mb
Headshot*

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Additional information

We ask these questions for statistical purposes and to get to know you.
Where were your born?*
City and/or province and/or country
What is your nationality?*
Do you identify as belonging to one of these cultural or ethnic groups?*
You can choose several options
The National Theatre School of Canada allows members of Indigenous nations in Canada to apply for free. When you get to the payment page, use the promo code ENTNTSCA-2025 to waive the application fee.
What is your current legal status in Canada?*

CitizenPermanent residentStudent visaNoneOther

PAYMENT

Note that application fees are non-refundable. A reminder that Indigenous people do not pay the application fee.

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