The Preparatory Program is designed for youth aged 9 to 17 who wish to grow their artistic abilities and physical skills with the goal of entering the High School or the College (CEGEP) circus arts programs.
Offered in French, this extracurricular program focuses on building a strong foundation in acrobatics, flexibility, physical conditioning, and balance. These core skills empower students to strengthen their potential and gradually explore a wide range of circus disciplines.
Applications are accepted year-round, although program entry typically takes place in September. An initial meeting followed by a technical evaluation allows the team to get to know each candidate and guide them toward the path that best suits their abilities and stage of development.
The Preparatory Program aims to help students:
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 Saturday.
The fall 2025 session will run from September 3 to December 13. There will be one week off from October 13 to 27, 2025.
| Activity Schedule | ||||
| Monday | Wednesday | Friday | Saturday | |
| PFS1 Group | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
| PFS2 Group | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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 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.
To be eligible for the program, the individual must:
A $30 non-refundable fee is payable at the time of application for admission.
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 |
|
2025-2026 school year
| PFS1 Group | |
| Participation fees for the entrance evaluation | $30 |
| Annual registration fees | $200 |
| Annual related costs* | $240 |
| Annual tuition fees* | $2 275 |
* 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* | $240 |
| Annual tuition fees* | $2 475 |
* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
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.
Learn more about the National Circus School Foundation’s scholarship program, thanks to which we can support the next generation of circus artists.
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 Saturday.
The fall 2025 session will run from September 3 to December 13. There will be one week off from October 13 to 27, 2025.
| Activity Schedule | ||||
| Monday | Wednesday | Friday | Saturday | |
| PFS1 Group | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
| PFS2 Group | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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 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.
To be eligible for the program, the individual must:
A $30 non-refundable fee is payable at the time of application for admission.
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 |
|
2025-2026 school year
| PFS1 Group | |
| Participation fees for the entrance evaluation | $30 |
| Annual registration fees | $200 |
| Annual related costs* | $240 |
| Annual tuition fees* | $2 275 |
* 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* | $240 |
| Annual tuition fees* | $2 475 |
* Payable in two instalments.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
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.
Learn more about the National Circus School Foundation’s scholarship program, thanks to which we can support the next generation of circus artists.
You can consult our FAQ or contact us by email at registrariat@enc.qc.ca.
