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Course Overview Course Fees Entry Requirements How to Apply Practical Information FAQ
Course Overview Course Fees Entry Requirements How to Apply Practical Information FAQ

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Performance Ensemble courses are designed to provide students enhanced training to hone their performing craft. Using multiple conventions (drama, script writing, directing, mask work and storytelling, etc), students in the Performance ensemble course will be encouraged to take the Trinity London College Performance Certificate exams where they will utilise all the skills they have learnt to curate their own performance piece - a true test of Theatre making.  Students will also get to put up performances.


Course Schedule

 

Lessons are conducted on weekends. The school reserves the right to change the day and timing during each intake.

Course Name Duration
Performance Ensemble Foundation Level 1 90 minutes
Performance Ensemble Foundation Level 2 90 minutes
Performance Ensemble Intermediate Level 1 90 minutes
Performance Ensemble Intermediate Level 2 90 minutes
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COURSE FEES

Course Name Course Fee per semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
Performance Ensemble Foundation Level 1 S$750
Performance Ensemble Foundation Level 2 S$860
Performance Ensemble Intermediate Level 1 S$750
Performance Ensemble Intermediate Level 2 S$860


Audition Fee

 
  • Audition Fee is $32.70 (inclusive of 9% GST).


Payment Terms

 
  • Current students should make payment of fees for each term or semester as per stipulated by the department.
  • Please login to the payment portal (using Chrome) https://payment.nafa.edu.sg/Students with your Student Admission No., and enter an OTP that will be sent to the mobile no. registered with us.
  • The department reserves the right to suspend a student's enrolment in the programme if the full fee is not paid by the specified deadline. In such a case, the student must submit a new application during the next intake, subject to availability.


Refund of Fees

 
  • Audition Fee is non-refundable.

  • Fees are only refundable under the following conditions:

    1. Full refund if the class is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances.
    2. If withdrawal is made within 14 days before the commencement of the semester/term, an administrative charge of S$50 (before prevailing GST) will be deducted.
    3. If withdrawal is made within 14 days after the commencement of the semester/term, 1 month's tuition fee will be deducted.
    4. Fees are non-refundable for withdrawal after 2 weeks into the semester/term*

*applies in accordance with your course payment schedule

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Students must complete the Advanced English Performance Class and upon selection.
  • New students of who have turned 11 years old with some drama training may register for an audition to be selected into the course.

HOW TO APPLY

There are two enrolments per year:

  • In November, for the January intake of the following year.
  • In May, for the July intake of the same year.
All new applicants will register online. Do note that registering online does not guarantee a place as most of the courses are usually over-subscribed. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Upon receiving results of your successful application, please proceed to make prompt payment to secure the class allocated (you will be prompted to complete the payment process via email).

Enrolment Steps
  1. Enrol online in May 2024.
  2. Please click here to "Apply" during enrolment period.
  3. Fill in details as required.
  4. You will receive an email acknowledgement for a completed application.
  5. Payment notification will be sent to the registered email within 24 hours.
  6. Make FULL payment at our payment portal upon receipt of the payment notification to confirm enrolment.
  7. Registration will close for a course that is fully subscribed.
Enrolment Period
7 May 2024, 10am till 9 May 2024, 5pm.

Audition Dates
17 May 2024, 6pm – 8pm
24 May 2024, 6pm – 8pm  

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Semester 1, 2024

Calendar for 1st Semester 2024

  Saturday Sunday Remark
1 06/01 07/01  
2 13/01 14/01  
X 20/01 21/01 NAFA Open House. No classes
3 27/01 28/01  
4 03/02 04/02  
X 10/02 11/02 Lunar New Year. No classes
5 17/02 18/02  
6 24/02 25/02  
7 02/03 03/03  
8 09/03 10/03
9 16/03 17/03 Exam 1
10 23/03 24/03  
11 30/03 31/03  
12 06/04 07/04  
13 13/04 14/04  
14 20/04 21/04  
15 27/04 28/04  
16 04/05 05/05  
17 11/05 12/05  
18 18/05 19/05
19 25/05 26/05 Exam 2
20 01/06 02/06

Semester 2, 2024

Calendar for 2nd Semester 2024

  Saturday Sunday Remark
1 29/06 30/06  
2 06/07 07/07  
3 13/07 14/07  
4 20/07 21/07  
5 27/07 28/07  
6 03/08 04/08  
7 10/08 11/08  
8 17/08 18/08
9 24/08 25/08 Exam 1
10 31/08 01/09  
11 07/09 08/09  
12 14/09 15/09  
13 21/09 22/09  
14 28/09 29/09  
15 05/10 06/10  
16 12/10 13/10  
17 19/10 20/10  
18 26/10 27/10
19 02/11 03/11 Exam 2
20 09/11 10/11

Important Notes:
  • There will be no classes on Public Holidays.
  • There will be no replacement lessons for missed classes.
  • Students must meet an attendance record of 80% for every 10 lessons.
  • Students must pass both examinations to advance to the next level.
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FAQ

Twice a year, in November and May.
Register in November for courses commencing in January.
Register in May for courses commencing in July.

All new applicants will register online. Registering online does not guarantee a place as most of the courses are usually oversubscribed. Audition will take place after registration is closed.

Yes, all new students will have to audition. All successful candidates will be offered a place. The audition results are final. The school reserves the right not to provide the reasons to unsuccessful candidates. All information provided during the registration and audition process is strictly confidential, therefore we are unable to provide any feedback regarding the outcome/results.

8 to 12 students per class.

Parents need to inform us about their child’s learning needs upon registration. Children with learning needs will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Our classes are held in a large group setting; hence we are unable to accommodate or admit children who require one-to-one supervision during lessons.

We provide a wide-ranging curriculum, exposing students to theatre making, story-telling and public speaking skills. Our aim is for your child to gain the confidence and life skills for their individual learning journey.

There will be internal assessments for all levels. Students will need to pass these assessments to be promoted to the next level. Our students also take the Trinity College London performance exams. The Trinity College London exams are external exams—they are not compulsory, but we encourage our students to challenge themselves and put their training to the test.

Trinity College London Performance Arts Grade 1, 3, 4,  6, 7 and 8
Trinity College London Communication Skills Grade 5             

Our classes are held at NAFA Campus 3, 151 Bencoolen Street.

No certificate will be given for the completion of a course. However, candidates who participate in the Trinity London College external exams and pass, will receive a certificate.