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About NAFA

Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is Singapore’s pioneer arts education institution, well-known for grooming diverse artistic talent. Through industry-led practice and experiential learning, NAFA nurtures creative talents who lead at the forefront of both traditional and contemporary art practices.

The academy offers full-time diploma and degree courses through the School of Art & Design comprising 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies and Fine Art Programmes; School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre; and School of Music.

NAFA has nurtured 13 Cultural Medallion Award recipients and 14 Young Artist Award winners among prominent alumni who play integral roles in the arts and creative fields, in Singapore and abroad.

HOW TO APPLY

International students residing in Indonesia are required to apply for admission to NAFA through the appointed education counsellors in Indonesia. Enrolment for the AY2023 intake will commence from October 2022 to March 2023. Applications made through
non-NAFA appointed education counsellors will not be accepted.

Admission Requirements

International applicants who have completed at least 10 years of education may be considered for diploma application. Relevant supporting evidence of applicants’ achievements in the arts must be submitted with the admission application.

You may use your most recent school examination or preliminary examination results (which must be certified by your school) for application if your full results are available only in mid-2022.

  • Sekolah Menengah Atas /Umum (SMA/SMU) National Final Evaluation Examination*

*Good SMA/SMU/High School Year 10 and 11 results will be considered.

Admission Test Dates

Please contact the appointed overseas education counsellors in Indonesia for admission application.

Overseas Education Counsellors (Agents)

All applicants residing in Indonesia may apply to any of the following appointed Overseas Education Counsellors (Agents), regardless of their location, for all courses.

All applicants residing in Indonesia may apply to any of the following appointed Overseas Education Counsellors (Agents), regardless of their location, for all courses.

Effective 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023

Elmoline Education Services
Website: www.elmoline.com

Jakarta
Ms Sonya
Gading Batavia Blok LC 8 No. 33
Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara 14240
Tel: +62 21 4584 5171 / 4585 4336
Hp: +62 818 0787 1099 / +62 812 9986 108
Email: [email protected]

Bandung
Ms Ailesa 
Ruko The Emerald Residence Kav. 13
Jl. Sukamenak - Margahayu, Bandung
Tel: +62 22 8778 5279
Hp: +62 813 8307 3441
Email: [email protected]



PT Edukasi Republik Cemerlang (Education Republic)
Website: www.myeducationrepublic.com

Batam
Mr Jacob Suyanto
Ruko Grand California Blok F, No. 12A – 12B
Depan SMA Harapan Utama)
Batam Center 29444
Tel: +62 778 480 5756
Hp: +62 821 3333 6363
Email: [email protected]

Pekanbaru
Ms Soharminia
Jl Dahlia No 50 B ( Seberang Sate Ayam Arie)
Kec Sukajadi
Pekanbaru 28121
Tel: +62 761 37582
Hp: + 62 852 3600 6363
Email: [email protected]



Smartway Education Centre
Website: www.smartwayedu.com

Medan
Mr Tukino Gunawan
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 24D (Simpang Jl. Sumba)
Medan - 20232, Sumatera Utara
Phone: +6281 1678 7887
Mobile: +6281 1648 8288 / +6281 26450 8877
Email: [email protected]



Universal Services, CV
Website: www.infostudiluarnegeri.com

Bali - Denpasar
Ms Ester
Pertokoan Sudirman Agung Blok B-16,
Denpasar 80222, Bali
Tel: +62 361 241 288 / 241 488
Fax: +62 361 241 481
Email: [email protected]

Central Surabaya
Ms Ena Novita
Jl. R. A. Kartini No. 85 Surabaya 60246
East Java
Tel: +62 31 5634 800
Fax: +62 31 5636 477
Email: [email protected]

Malang
Ms Nian Bernadine
Jl. Candi Trowulan No. 72A
East Java, Malang 65142
Tel: +62 888 0333 8888
Email: [email protected]

West Surabaya
Mr Wennas Widjaja
Apartment Taman Beverly, Ruko No.2 (2nd Floor)
Jl. HR. Muhammad 49 – 55 Surabaya, East Java
Tel: +62 31 732 2726
Email: [email protected]

OUR PROGRAMMES

NAFA offers the following specialised programmes under the School of Art & Design, School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre, and School of Music:

School of Art & Design

The School of Art & Design (SOAD) offers multidisciplinary learning through its four programmes: 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies and Fine Art. With a focus on creative expression, technical competencies, integrative practices and critical thinking, SOAD takes the lead in contributing to contemporary arts and design education.

School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre

The School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre brings together the faculty and physical resources of the Arts Management, Dance & Theatre programmes to provide a unique partnership across the areas of Performance, Production and Management.

School of Music

The School of Music recognises that 21st century musicians need new skills to help them stay relevant to the industry and to the wider community. The music curriculum is skills-centred and develops students to a high level of specialism.