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The goal of this program is to prepare trainers in circus arts. These trainers will contribute directly to the development of the circus arts professionals of the future by providing highest-quality instruction in techniques associated with the circus. 
In addition to the recreation and social service sectors, educators may be employed in the professional preparatory education sector in circus arts, in primary or secondary-level schools, or in the area of continuing education of circus professionals.
The program requires 765 hours (555 course hours and 210 in work internship) offered full-time over three semesters.
Educational Objectives:
| 410-GEC-NC | Class Management 9, 16, 23 September, 7 October 2011 from 4pm to 8pm 11, 18, 25 September, 9 October 2011 from 2pm to 5:30pm 24 September, 8 October 2011 from 8:30am to 5pm |
| 561-FTC-NC | Introduction to Circus Techniques August 15 to 28 2011 from 8:30am to 5pm |
| 561-ECR-NC | Supervising the Creation and Production of a Performance 30, 31 March, 1, 13, 14, 15 Aprill 2012 from 8:30am to 5pm |
| 561-MDA-NC | Acrobatic Apparatus: Set Up and Strike 6, 13, 20, 27 January, 3, 10 February 2012 from 4pm to 8pm 8, 15, 22, 29 January, 5, 12 February 2012 from 2pm to 5:30pm |
| 561-ACC-NC | Circus as Social Action - Implementing Activities 4, 11 November 2011 from 4pm to 8pm 6, 13 November 2011 from 2pm to 5:30pm 19, 20, 26, 27 November, 3, 4 December 2011 from 8:30am to 5pm |
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561-ANM-NC
561-DPP-NC
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Movement Analysis Physical and Psychological Development of the Student |
| 561-FAT-NC | Advanced Training in Circus Techniques From September 6 2011 to December 2 2011 (90 hours on week days) |
| 561-FHT-NC | Perfecting a Circus Technique From June 9 to August 19 2011 (90 hours on week days) From January 9 to April 5 2012 (90 heures on week days) |
| 561-DTF-NC |
Work Experience Internship (210 hours)
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| Fees (in Canadian dollars) | |
| Admission Fee | $30 (not refundable) |
| Registration Fee | $110 |
| Administrative Fee | $160 |
| Tuition | $2,250 (payable in three equal payments) |
| Foreign Students | $3,000 (payable in three equal payments) |
* Fees are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is limited. The School gives priority to candidates who are already employed in a Preparatory Circus School, have completed the AEC Circus Arts Instructor Program possess professional experience in circus arts or in performing arts or competitive sports or a relevant discipline.
Financial Assistance
A candidate selected may receive credit for previous training or professional experience acquired, conditional upon providing proof. The applicant must also pass an examination to be exempted from any given course, except for those offered in the Circus Arts Instructor AEC-NC.08 program.
Competency Exemption
To acknowledge the training or the professional experience of it's candidates, the School has an equivalency policy. Following approval of an equivalency request based on training or experience, the student must pass a competency examination to be exempted in part from a given course (except for those offered in the Circus Arts Instructor AEC-NRC.08 program)
Documents to enclose with admission application:
For more information on the admissions policy, see this document.
Admission Procedures
Deadline to register for Fall Semester: May 28, 2010
Applications must be received by the School or be postmarked by the deadline date at the latest, postmark providing proof of same.
Applications for admission must be received or mailed to the attention of:
Registrar
National Circus School
8181 2nd Avenue
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H1Z 4N9