Trainer in Circus Arts

The Circus Arts Trainer program consists of 765 hours of training, including 555 hours of coursework and 210 hours of internship. Students are responsible for securing their own internship placement.

2026-2027 school year

Classes

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the program, the individual must:

• hold a Diploma of College Studies (DEC), a university degree, or any other diploma deemed relevant by the NCS;

OR

• Applicants must have completed and passed secondary studies (equivalent to a Québec Secondary School Diploma) and satisfy one of the following conditions:

  • Have interrupted full-time studies OR pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least two consecutive semesters (or one academic year);

  • Have interrupted full-time studies for one semester AND pursued full-time post-secondary studies for one semester.

• Have practical or teaching experience in one or more of the following fields: circus arts, theatre, dance, or sport (gymnastics, parkour, trampoline, cheerleading), or any other relevant discipline;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• Have a good knowledge of the French language (except for the English program leading to a School Attestation of Studies [AEE]);
• Have completed the Circus Arts Instructor training (an asset).

Note: To participate fully in online training, a basic knowledge of technological tools (Outlook, Teams, Zoom) is required.

Required documents

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

• Passport-style photo (JPEG format);
• Copy of your birth certificate indicating sex at birth and parents’ names (PDF format);
• Copy of your Québec Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) or your most recent transcript (PDF format);
• Curriculum vitae (CV);
• Copy of your citizenship certificate (for naturalized Canadian citizens or permanent residents only);
• Copy of your valid provincial health insurance card (for Canadian citizens only).

International Students

Once admission to the Circus Arts Trainer in-person program has been confirmed, international students must promptly begin the process of obtaining the following documents:

• Application for a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ);
• Application for a study permit;
• Valid passport covering the entire duration of the program.

Please note that these procedures involve several steps and may take several months to complete.

2026-2027 school year

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

Student services

The training gives access to health services (only for in-person training), to our specialized Library as well as to the scholarship program of the National Circus School Foundation.

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

Financial aid

Individuals enrolled in one of our full-time programs and who are Canadian citizens may apply for financial assistance from their respective provincial ministry.

We also offer scholarships to students who do not have sufficient financial resources to follow our professional training, regardless of their status. Find out more about the National Circus School Foundation’s scholarship program.