Admission Requirements
What are the requirements to become a student?
1. Pass an audition
Applicants for all programmes must pass an audition.
Check out the audition page to see upcoming auditions and view the audition requirements for each programme.
2. English Language requirement
If English is not your first language, you will need to achieve the following IELTS scores, or equivalent.
You can apply and audition before taking your English language test. You need to achieve your English Language qualification by 30th June.
3. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
The academic entry requirement depends upon the programme you are applying for:
Foundation
To have studied at least one year of the national university entry academic qualification or equivalent of your country.
BA (Hons)
UCAS entry tariff of 104 points or the equivalent in each country of origin or 24 points in the International Baccalaureate.
Masters
A Bachelors degree at 2.2 or above (or equivalent academic award) or significant professional experience as a performer or other creative practitioner.
*The Foundation Dance programme is an approved academic entry qualification to BA (Hons) Dance and BA (Hons) Commercial Dance at the IAB.
*The Foundation Musical Theatre programme is an approved academic entry qualification to BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at the IAB.
4. age REQUIREMENT
Applications are open to anyone who will be at least 18 years old by 31 December of the year of enrolment.
5. Students Visa Requirement
For non-EU/EEA students
If you are not a resident of the EU or EEA, you will need to apply for a Spanish student visa. We can offer support with the process but it is your responsibility to apply for this visa.
It is very important that you start your visa application process early as it can take a long time. Consult the nearest Spanish embassy or consulate for more information.
Helpful links:
A guide to obtaining a Spanish student visa
The Spanish government student application process for UK students
FRequently asked questions
No, you don’t! If you pass the audition you would receive a conditional offer based upon you achieving the academic and English language requirements.
You will receive an unconditional offer if you already meet the academic and English language requirements. If you haven’t yet met the academic and/or English language requirements, you will receive a conditional offer.
Yes. Following Brexit, all UK students need to obtain a Spanish student visa.
No, you do not need to take an IELTS test.
