Annual Report 2007-2008
Extracts from Marc Lalonde Executive Director's report:
"The professional placement of young graduates is one of the most important indicators of the relevance of a school of higher education in the arts. However, it is far from being the only one. The value of such a school's contribution does not depend solely on the size of its graduating class, nor on each individual's attractiveness to employers. It is further necessary that these graduates continue to contribute to the evolution of their art form and their sector.
As these lines are being written, the Montreal and international scene for contemporary circus arts provides a revealing portrait of the added value of the National Circus School’s contribution. In fact, two burgeoning companies founded by and comprised of School graduates, Cirque Éloize and Sept doigts de la main, are simultaneously presenting the Montreal premieres of their latest productions. At the same time, two recent graduate start-ups, Cie un Loup pour l’homme and Cirque Trottola, are showcasing their new creations at the Festival Circa in Auch, France. All this is taking place as Cirque du Soleil launches Zaia, a new production involving four graduates of the School in Macao.
We are told that the 2008 graduating class was one of the most solid ever to emerge from the School. It is difficult to concur without the risk of underestimating previous classes. Let us then accept the judgement of the professionals who attended the end-of-program final examination last April and the aficionados among the thousands of spectators who attended the Annual Show at the Tohu. It is true that all 16 students from the 2008 graduating class received their diplomas. Two months after graduation, the vast majority had already signed long-term agreements with renowned circuses. They join the 16 students from the 2007 class who all successfully entered the profession within months of graduation."
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Code d'éthique et de déontologie des administrateurs (in French only)
As a private academic institution accredited by and receiving support from the Quebec Ministry of Education, the National Circus School has developed an achievement plan. This plan aims to centre all pedagogical efforts around the academic success of the greatest number of students possible.
Preamble to the National Circus School’s Achievement Plan
Institutional Plan, College-Level Achievement
Note: Texts are available only in French