Faculty of Performing Arts

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) CONTEMPORARY CHINESE THEATRES
Awarded by University of the Arts Singapore (UAS)

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Audition Requirements

Solo performance
You are expected to perform a Mandarin monologue that you have learnt by heart, taken from a published contemporary playtext (2-3 minutes) and incorporate movement (blockings, space usage and levels) in your performance. You are also to prepare a movement piece (1-2 minutes) that demonstrates your ability to perform physically. Through the presentation of your solo performance, the assessors will evaluate your:
- Technical/artistic acumen.
- Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
- Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterization, and creativity.
- Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
- Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range, and tone.

The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your performance. Do not edit the audio/visual of your recording.

The camera should be stationary for the performance.

The recording should show you in full body.

The recording should be submitted at least 2 days before the online interview.

Workshop and Interview Audition
Guidelines for Workshop and Interview In-person Audition:
- The audition may take up to 1.5 hours.
- You are also expected to perform your solo performance in person.
- Wear comfortable clothing that will allow for ease of movement.

Workshop

Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.

Aptitude for creative problem solving.

Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.

Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.

Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.

Interview

Passion for the Chinese theatre and Performing Arts
Motivation for community involvement and engagement
Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work

Audition Date
25 October 2024
1 November 2024
24 January 2025
14 February 2025
14 March 2025
11 April 2025
16 May 2025

Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

Educational Qualifications

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is either one of the following qualifications:

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
Local Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip)
NUS High School Diploma
Equivalent of Year 12 qualification

Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to availability of places.

Conditional Offers for Degree Admission
You may use the latest results available to apply for the programme if you have not received your final examination results. You will be given conditional offers and are still required to submit the following results, as applicable:

GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
Polytechnic Diploma certificate and transcript
IB Diploma certificate and transcript
Final result slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

If you fail to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements, your conditional offer will be withdrawn.

English Language Proficiency

An English Language proficiency* of at least:

Entry Into	IELTS	TOEFL - iBT	PTE ACADEMIC	DUOLINGO
BA (Honours)	5.5	71	42	95

*Not applicable to applicants who have completed their NAFA diploma or diplomas/degrees from other institutions where English is the medium of instruction.

^Waived for NAFA applicants who have successfully completed NAFA’s Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama).

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

You may be eligible for Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL), through the demonstration of prior certification, exempting you for 120 credits or one level of study. APL does not apply to modules. You must be first eligible to enter the programme before APL can be considered.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) PERFORMANCE MAKING
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)

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Audition Requirements

Through an audition that consists of three (3) components – Solo Performance (online submission), Interview, and Workshop (in-person session), we look for:

Passion for the performing arts
Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme
Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others
Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms
Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives
An aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work
Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally
Aptitude for creative problem solving
Technical/artistic acumen

Audition Date
19 December 2024
24 January 2025
21 February 2025
20 March 2025
25 April 2025
16 May 2025

Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

Audition

1. Solo Performance (online submission)

Applicants are expected to perform a monologue that has been learnt by heart, taken from a published playtext (2-3 minutes), or a dance solo (1.5 minutes) choreographed either by the applicant or by someone else. Through the presentation of a solo performance piece, applicants are assessed on the following:

Technical/artistic acumen.
Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.

Monologue (Theatre Specialism)

Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity.
Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone.

Dance Solo (Dance Specialism)

Technique - coordination, control and alignment.
Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality.
Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch.

Guidelines for Video Recording and Submission:

The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your performance. Do not edit the audio/visual of your recording.
The camera should be stationary for the performance.
The recording should show you in full body.
The recording should be uploaded here at least 2 days before the in-person Interview and Workshop Audition.
Allowed video file types are .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3 and the maximum file size is 200 MB.

2. Interview (In-Person Session)

Guidelines for Interview and Workshop In-Person Audition:

The audition may take up to 2 hours.
Wear comfortable clothing that would allow for ease of movement.

Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study ‘performance making’ during the interview and share any relevant experience. Through the interview, applicants are assessed on the following:

Passion for the performing arts.
Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme.
Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work.

3. Workshop (In-Person Session)

Applicants are expected to participate fully in the interactive workshop. Through the workshop, applicants are assessed on the following:

Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
Aptitude for creative problem solving.
Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.
Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.
Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.

Educational Qualifications

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is either one of the following qualifications:

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
Local Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
Equivalent of Year 12 qualification

Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to availability of places.

GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
Polytechnic Diploma certificate and transcript
IB Diploma certificate and transcript
Final result slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

If you fail to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements, your conditional offer will be withdrawn.

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
Educational Qualification
English Language Proficiency
Special Factor
Age Requirement

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places.

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these programme entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.

The programme team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional references
A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit though we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. In such cases, approval by the University of the Arts London will be required prior to final acceptance into the programme.

English Language Proficiency

All classes are taught in English. The minimum English Language proficiency requirement: IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Click here for other acceptable English language qualifications.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HONS) IN INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL TEACHING
In collaboration with the Royal College of Music (RCM)

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Audition Requirements

Through an audition that consists of two components – (1) Performance and (2) Interview, we look for:

A passion for music performance and instrumental/vocal teaching
A commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the BEd programme
An aptitude for critical thinking and evaluation of ideas
A strong technical and musical foundation on the instrument/voice
An aptitude for self-directed learning and reflective practice
The ability to communicate ideas musically, verbally and in writing
An aptitude for creative thinking and problem-solving

We understand that auditions are a significant milestone on every applicant’s journey towards a career as a professional instrumental/vocal teacher or musician-educator. The guidance below will help the applicant prepare to the best of his or her abilities and make one aware of the audition process.

Mode of Audition
The audition will be conducted live with an audition panel.

Audition

Performance
- The audition will be recorded and reviewed by the appropriate Head of Faculty from the RCM.
- Applicants are required to prepare a programme between 10 to 12 minutes and show a variety of styles, periods and characters. Applicants are not required to submit the audition programme in advance. The audition panel reserves the right to hear only part of the programme overall.
- Vocalists are to prepare three contrasting pieces in at least three of the following languages: English, Italian, French, and German. One piece must be an operatic or oratorio aria (with recitative if possible). Pieces selected from popular music (such as Pop songs) and works from musical theatre repertoire will not be considered for the purposes of this audition.
- Non-pianists are required to bring along their accompanists if their chosen pieces require accompaniment. A list of accompanists and their details are available to applicants after application and they are required to make arrangements with the accompanists directly for practice sessions and payment.
- All instrumentalists except percussionists and pianists are required to bring their principal study instrument for the audition. Applicants are encouraged to provide a set of music scores of their pieces for the audition panel.
- Applicants are not allowed to bring a page-turner, a teacher or a translator to the audition. The only people in the audition room will be the applicant, the accompanist and the audition panel.
- As our programmes are taught in English, all applicants will be expected to communicate in English at the audition.
- Sight-reading test will be required of all applicants.

Interview
1. Personal Statement
  At least two weeks before the audition, applicants are required to submit a personal statement (250-300 words) on the following questions:
  - Why are you applying for the BEd programme?
  - What skills do you possess that make you suitable for the rigorous demands of the programme?
2. Interview
  Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study instrumental/vocal teaching during the interview and share any relevant experience.
  
  Typical questions asked during the interview may include:
  - Why do you want to study at NAFA?
  - What are your musical interests?
  - What do you think you need to do most to improve your performance?
  - What is your teaching philosophy?

Live auditions in Singapore
Live auditions in Singapore are usually held bimonthly.

Applicants will be notified of the exact date and time via email one week before the audition.

Audition Date
8 – 10 January 2025
3 – 7 March 2025
28 Apr – 2 May 2025

Live auditions in China

Applicants residing overseas who wish to attend the live auditions in China are to inform Student Admissions Office via email at least two weeks prior to the audition.

Audition Date
16 – 17 November 2024
8 – 15 March 2025

Educational Qualifications

A relevant diploma in Music or Music Teaching from NAFA or for students from other musical institutions, full transcript(s) from current university or college to demonstrate successful progression through a course of study, equivalent to 2 years of undergraduate musical training.

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
Educational Qualification
Language Proficiency
Special Factor
Age Requirement

Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional references
A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit, though we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. In such cases, approval by the Royal College of Music will be required prior to final acceptance into the programme.

English Language Proficiency

An English Language proficiency* of at least:

Entry Into	IELTS	TOEFL - iBT	PTE ACADEMIC	DUOLINGO
BA (Honours)	5.5	71	42	95

Other qualifications equivalent to any of the above.

*Waived for NAFA applicants who have successfully completed NAFA’s Diploma in Music or Diploma in Music Teaching. Non-NAFA applicants who have successfully completed a recognised and approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English, may be given a waiver on a case-by-case basis.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (HONS)
In collaboration with the Royal College of Music (RCM)

Download Brochure 课程简章

Audition Requirements

Through an audition that consists of – (A) Performance and Interview (for Instrumentalists/Vocalists), or (B) Portfolio Submission and Interview (for Composers), we look for:

A passion for music and performance/composition
A commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the BMus programme
A demonstrable security in technical and musical skills on the instrument/voice, or in composition
An aptitude for critical thinking and evaluation of ideas
An aptitude for self-directed learning and evaluation of work
The ability to communicate ideas musically, verbally and in writing
An aptitude for creative thinking and problem-solving

We understand that auditions are a significant milestone on every applicant’s journey towards a career as a conservatoire musician. The guidance below will help the applicant prepare to the best of his or her abilities and make one aware of the audition process.

Mode of Audition
The audition will be conducted live with an audition panel.

Audition

Performance and Interview (Instrumentalists/ Vocalists); OR
1. The audition will be recorded and reviewed by the appropriate Head of Faculty from the RCM.
2. Applicants are required to prepare a programme of at least 15 minutes and show a variety of styles, periods and characters. Applicants are not required to submit the audition programme in advance. The audition panel reserves the right to hear only two pieces overall.
3. Pianists are to prepare from memory a programme of at least three works of their own choice. This should last at least 15 minutes and show a variety of style, period and character.
4. Vocalists are to prepare three contrasting pieces in at least three of the following languages: English, Italian, French, and German. One piece must be an operatic or oratorio aria (with recitative if possible). Pieces selected from popular music (such as Pop songs) and works from musical theatre repertoire will not be considered for the purposes of this audition.
5. Non-pianists are required to bring along their accompanists if their chosen pieces require accompaniment. A list of accompanists and their details are available to applicants after application and they are required to make arrangements with the accompanists directly for practice sessions and payment.
6. All instrumentalists except percussionists and pianists are required to bring their principal study instrument for the audition. Applicants are encouraged to provide a set of music scores of their pieces for the audition panel.
7. Applicants are not allowed to bring a page-turner, a teacher or a translator to the audition. The only people in the audition room will be the applicant, the accompanist and the audition panel.
8. Technical work (scales, arpeggios etc) may be required of some instrumentalists.
9. Sight-reading test will be required of all performers.
10. As our programmes are taught in English, all applicants will be expected to communicate in English at the audition.
11. Typical questions asked during the interview may include:
  - Why do you want to study at NAFA?
  - What are your musical interests?
  - What do you think you need to do most to improve your performance?

Portfolio Submission and Interview (Composers only)
1. Composers are required to submit a portfolio of at least two, but not more than five, contrasting examples of their compositions. They are to submit their portfolio to the Student Admissions Office at least 4 weeks in advance of the scheduled audition.
2. The portfolio must include written scores. Recordings are optional.
  - PDF version of the written scores. Please ensure that written music is clear and legible with full information of instrumentation, scoring and performance details. Common composition software includes Sibelius, Finale, as well as other notation software in the market.
  - Recording of the works (accompanied by the PDF version of the written scores).
3. We are looking for evidence of both a talent for composition and the ability to realise effectively, or to start to realise, ideas in a variety of forms and media.
4. The interview will include a series of simple sight singing tests.
5. As our programmes are taught in English, all applicants will be expected to communicate in English at the audition.
6. Typical questions asked during the interview may include:
  - Why do you want to study at NAFA?
  - What are your musical interests?
  - What do you think you need to do most to improve your writing?

Live auditions in Singapore
Live auditions in Singapore are usually held bimonthly.

Applicants will be notified of the exact date and time via email one week before the audition.

Audition Date
8 – 10 January 2025
3 – 7 March 2025
3 – 4 May 2025

*published dates are subject to changes

Live auditions in China

Applicants residing overseas who wish to attend the live auditions in China are to inform Student Admissions Office via email at least two weeks prior to the audition.

Audition Date
16 – 17 November 2024
8 – 15 March 2025

Educational Qualifications

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
Educational Qualification
Language Proficiency
Special Factor
Age Requirement

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places.

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.

The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional references
A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit though we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. In such cases, approval by the Royal College of Music will be required prior to final acceptance into the programme.

English Language Proficiency

An English Language proficiency* of at least:

Entry Into	IELTS	TOEFL - iBT	PTE ACADEMIC	DUOLINGO
BA (Honours)	5.5	71	42	95

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online

Apply online here along with your application fees. Applications are open from October each year for the following year’s August intake.

Keep the Application Acknowledgement for your reference and submit the required documents

Send documents listed in the checklist to [email protected] for verification within five working days from the application date.

Make payment of the Application Fee (non-refundable) online

Make payment of the Application Fee (non-refundable) online at https://payment.nafa.edu.sg/Students.

	Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents	International Students
Application fee	S$75.00	S$105.00

Application fee is inclusive of prevailing GST.

Upload personal statement/video

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making
Submit your solo performance video recording here.
Allowed video file types are .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3 and the maximum file size is 200 MB.

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Instrumental & Vocal Teaching
Submit your personal statement here.

Receive an email

You will receive an email from the Student Admissions Office on the details of your audition upon receipt of all required documents.

Application outcome

Receive the outcome of your application via email within 4 – 6 weeks after your Portfolio Submission/Interview/Audition or Admission Test.

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FINANCIAL MATTERS

To know more about the details related to the degree fees, please click the links below:

FAQ

What is University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) and how will I benefit from it?

The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is Singapore's first arts university nurturing a new generation of forward-looking artists, designers, educators, researchers, arts leaders and changemakers. UAS is founded on an alliance of Singapore's leading arts institutions, LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). It is supported by the government, which will continue to provide funding for subsidised Diploma and BA (Hons) students and UAS will validate, confer and award degrees in respect to the programmes offered by NAFA. It will also support both arts institutions in the provision of a shared UAS experience which includes a common curriculum. All academic programmes will continue to be developed, designed and delivered by NAFA at its campuses.

For more details, please refer to UAS’ website here.

Will UAS have a physical campus of its own?

All academic lessons and learning will continue to be delivered at NAFA’s existing campuses. Meanwhile, UAS will offer common curriculum modules from the National Design Centre which is in close proximity to NAFA.

How many intakes are there each year?

There is one intake commencing in August each year. Click here for the NAFA academic calendar.

When is the application period? How do I apply for admission?

Applications typically open in October for the following August intake.

International Applicants residing overseas are advised to contact NAFA’s authorised overseas education counsellors based in their home countries to submit applications from September for the August intake the following year. Click here for more information.

For more information about the application procedures and application deadline, click here.

What is the duration of a Degree programme? Are there part-time Degree programmes?

Degree programmes conferred by the University of the Arts London (UAL) and the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) are 3-year, full-time programmes. Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to portfolio review, interview and programme capacity.

Degree programmes validated by the Royal College of Music (RCM) are 2-year, full-time top-up programmes.

There are no part-time Degree programmes available. If you are interested in part-time Certificate programmes, you may email the Centre for Lifelong Education at [email protected] for more information.

When would the application results be released?

Application results will be sent via email within 4–6 weeks after Audition / Portfolio Interview.

You may also check on the status of the application by logging into the application portal within 4–6 weeks after Audition / Portfolio Interview.

Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

How much time does a NAFA student spend on campus?

A student typically has about 20 hours of lessons per week. A performing arts student is often expected to attend additional hours of rehearsals after lessons as well. Classes are usually scheduled between Mondays and Fridays, 9.00am to 6.00pm; evening or Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled for some programmes.

Students may also have to remain on campus after classes for assignments, projects or rehearsals.

Will the degrees be conferred by NAFA or the partner universities?

Upon successful completion of the degree programme, you will be conferred a degree by the University of the Arts Singapore or our partner universities, University of the Arts London or Royal College of Music, London.

Am I eligible for the Tuition Grant, and what kind of criteria is needed?

Please refer here for more information on your tuition grant eligibility. For further clarifications, please contact the Student Admissions Office.

I am an International Applicant. Is Tuition Grant (TG) available for Degree programmes?

Tuition grants are not available for international students for the publicly funded degree programmes. However, NAFA will provide a small number of scholarship and bursary awards for outstanding applicants each year.

I am an International student (Diploma holder who is holding a Tuition Grant). May I apply for the Degree programmes?

International TG graduates may apply for deferment of the service obligation for further studies here. Application for deferment is subject to MOE’s approval on a case-by-case basis. They are required to provide a Banker’s Guarantee.

Are scholarships and other financial aids available?

Yes, please click here for more information. For enquiries, please email the Office of Student Care at [email protected] (Financial Aids & Awards Scheme)

Is it possible to further my studies at the partner universities after graduating from NAFA?

Yes, but it will be subject to UAL or RCM’s prevailing admission requirements. Please refer to their universities’ websites for more information.

What is the employment rate and average starting salary for NAFA graduates?

Please click here for the latest results from the Graduate Employment Survey.

I have applied for a programme in another institution and I am waiting for my application result. May I still enrol in NAFA?

You may still enrol in NAFA and pay the full tuition fees to reserve a place in the programme that you are accepted to. If you are successful in your application to the other institution, you may withdraw from NAFA. By doing so, you are omitting the possibility of ending up with no programme to study, should your application to other institutions be unsuccessful.

Refer here for the refund policy.

I am offered a place of study in NAFA, but I am waiting for the result of my application to another institution. Can I not pay the full tuition fees on the due date but pay at a later date?

You are not allowed to pay at a later date as there are limited vacancies for all the programmes. Full payment of the tuition fees will guarantee you a place of study in NAFA.

I have enrolled with NAFA and I am now joining another institution. How can I withdraw from NAFA and will I be entitled to a refund?

You will have to submit a withdrawal letter to NAFA. Photocopies of documents submitted to NAFA during enrolment are not returnable.

As for the refund of fees, please refer to the refund policy.

Can males serving Singapore National Service apply? Will places be reserved for NSmen?

Yes, males currently serving National Service, are welcome to apply. We will reserve a place for male students who accepted our offers, for the immediate intake year after your ORD.

Note: Reservation of places for NSmen is not applicable for Bachelor of Music (Hons) and Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Instrumental & Vocal Teaching. Please apply for the immediate intake year after your ORD.

How can I request for a deferment letter for my ICT/reservist?

The deferment letter will only be given to students who have made the minimum required payment of their tuition fees. Please submit your ICT notification letter to the Student Admissions Office at [email protected].

If you require the Deferment Letter after programme commencement, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at [email protected].

May I defer my studies after programme commencement?

Application for deferment will only be considered for reasons due to extenuating circumstances such as prolonged health problems. You will have to submit a completed ‘Request for Deferment’ form with relevant supporting documents to the Office of Student Affairs. As the application for deferment is subject to approval by the relevant Dean of Faculty, you must continue to attend classes until the outcome of your application is known.

May I apply for a programme transfer?

Programme Transfer is not applicable to degree programmes.

What are your lecturers' qualifications?

Most of our lecturers have received training in Europe, the US and Asia. Collectively, they have qualifications and teaching experiences that span many decades and continents. Our website lists the qualifications and provides a short biography of all of our lecturers.

How are disputes and grievances resolved at NAFA?

Should the student be unable to resolve any dispute and/or grievance with their respective department, they may surface the issue to the Office of Student Affairs (for academic matters) or the Office of Student Care (for non-academic matters).

In the event that the student is not satisfied with the explanation or solution offered by the Office of Student Affairs or the Office of Student Care, the student may lodge an appeal to the Vice-President, Provost, or President of NAFA.

In the event the student is still not satisfied with the explanation or recommendation offered by NAFA, he/she may seek redress via SSG Mediation-Arbitration Scheme, Small Claims Tribunals or his/her own legal counsel.

How do I apply for the Student’s Pass?

For more details on Student’s Pass and living in Singapore, please refer to our website here.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

NAFA-appointed overseas education counsellors provide programme advice and application services to international students. Countries and regions with NAFA overseas education counsellors include China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Overseas admissions tests start from August 2022 to March 2023 (test dates vary between countries). International students residing overseas are encouraged to apply for admission to NAFA through the appointed education counsellors, where applicable. For full list of NAFA appointed overseas education counsellors, click here.

Overseas Education Counsellors (Agents)

International students residing overseas are encouraged to apply for admission to NAFA through the appointed education counsellors, where applicable. These appointed counsellors may charge up to S$4,000* in service fees per student. NAFA does not receive service fees on behalf of the counsellors. The payment schedule of these service fees are as follows:

Phase 1 - One week before Admission Test/Audition

All fees paid in this phase are non-refundable.
Your application fee, test fees, and administrative costs of document verification and translation will be collected once you sign the agency contract.

Phase 2 - Collection of student contracts

Collection of 50% of the total service fees specified in the signed agency contract with the applicant before completing Phase 2 of the NAFA online registration.

Phase 3 - Upon collection of SOLAR+ code from ICA

Collection of the 50% balance in service fees specified in the signed agency contract (ICA processing fees and Issuance fees shall be borne by students).

*Graduating international NAFA diploma students may wish to contact the appointed education counsellors to get assistance for their degree application and/or Student’s Pass matters. No additional service fees should be collected by the counsellors.

View the list of overseas education counsellors

Living In Singapore

All international applicants are required to apply for a Student’s Pass through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore after acceptance by an educational institute to pursue full-time studies in Singapore.

View more details for living in Singapore

Faculty of Performing Arts

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Audition

HOW TO APPLY

FINANCIAL MATTERS

FAQ

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

Overseas Education Counsellors (Agents)

Living In Singapore

Admission Information