• FD/BA Application Form 2027 Entry

    FD/BA Application Form 2027 Entry

  • Foundation Degree/BA (Hons) in Ballet and Contemporary Dance

    Validated by The Royal College of Music (RCM)

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5th MARCH 2027

    Please ensure that you have read our Undergraduate Admissions Policy on our website before completing this online application.

    Thank you for considering applying to Rambert School. In order to make the application process as smooth as possible please read the information below before submitting your application form.

    ·      We request that you complete and submit the application form electronically before the deadline.

    ·      ALL questions on the application form must be answered, including questions on equality and diversity. Please be sure to read the application form thoroughly before submission.

    ·      We require a £50 application fee which is non-refundable.

    (Please see below information about application fee waivers that are available if you face any difficulty in making the payment of this fee). 

    Rambert school is able to offer a limited number of application fee waivers, if you are unable to afford the application fee, please check the application fee waiver box in the payment section of the application form and provide further details in the text box to make a request.

    Please note that an application form will not be processed until the application fee is paid/waiver applied. Payment can be made online by debit/credit card at the end of this application form.

    Bursaries - At Rambert School we are committed to recruiting and supporting the most talented students regardless of their financial circumstances. To make this possible there is a range of financial support available to our students through our Student Bursary Fund. Details on the Bursary Application Procedure are available  

    https://www.rambertschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UG-Financial-Support-Policy-Procedure-September-2026-entry-approved.pdf

    Auditions 
    Auditions are a two-stage process, the first stage UK auditions will be held in school on:

    • Friday 11 December 2026 PM
    • Monday 8 February 2027 AM/PM  
    • Tuesday 9 February 2027 AM/PM
    • Wednesday 10 February 2027 AM/PM
    • Thursday 11 February 2027 AM/PM
    • Friday 12 February 2027 AM/PM 

    For applicants who are unable to attend the advertised dates, there will be one further audition date to be published in due course. Auditionees will be advised if they have been successful within 48 working hours of audition on 11 December 2026 & the last audition in March. Applicants attending auditions from 8 February – 12 February 2027 will be advised if they have been successful on Tuesday 16 February 2027.  

    Second stage auditions will be held in school on Thursday 18 March 2027 AM or PM or Friday 19 March 2027 AM or PM. Auditionees will be advised if they have been successful within 48 working hours of their second stage audition. 

    Overseas Audition Dates - In person auditions will be held on the following dates: 

    • Brisbane - 5 October 2026
    • Belgium - 1 November 2026 
    • Singapore - 19 November 2026
    • Seoul - 13 December 2026 
    • Tokyo - 20 December 2026
    • Shanghai - 3 January 2027
    • Beijing - 10 January 2027
    • Mumbai - 16 January 2027
    • Istanbul - 23 January 2027
    • Milan - 24 Janaury 2027
    • Warsaw - 30 January 2027
    • New York - 20 March 2027

    Belgium - Please register first with Artecorpo.be before completing this application form. Once you have registered please also complete this application form. For any Artecorpo queries email: info@artecorpo.be 

    Tokyo - Please register first with TheWells before completing this application form, further details to be confirmed.

    Shanghai/Beijing - Further details to be confirmed.

    Milan - Applications to be made to Forballet.it first before completing this application form. Details to be confirmed.

    Digital Auditions - If you are unable to attend in person you will be offered a digital audition. 

    Digital audition requirements will be sent to applicants by email once the application form and application fee have been received. Students who submit digital auditions should be reassured that digital auditions are regarded equally to those who are able to attend in person. Applicants will be advised if their first stage digital audition has been successful within 14 working days of submitting their digital audition. If you are successful at first stage digital audition you may be invited to attend second stage audition either in person or submit a solo digitally and attend an interview on Zoom.

    Unfortunately, we are unable to offer private auditions except in the most exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Principal.    

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  • Please type/copy and paste your Personal Statement into the box below. Do tell us about your achievements, ambitions and inspirations, and why you would like to study at Rambert School.

     (Points to consider: any dance related experience, interests or ambitions that you have and why you would like to train at Rambert School) 

  • PERSONAL DETAILS

    PERSONAL DETAILS
  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year

  • Unfortunately as you will be under 16 years old on the 1st September 2027, you are not eligible to apply this year. Applications will open in September 2027 for entry in September 2028.

  • Friday 11 December 2026 PM*
  • Monday 8 February 2027 AM*
  • Monday 8 February 2027 PM*
  • Tuesday 9 February 2027 AM*
  • Tuesday 9 February 2027 PM*
  • Wednesday 10 February 2027 AM*
  • Wednesday 10 February 2027 PM*
  • Thursday 11 February 2027 AM*
  • Thursday 11 February 2027 PM*
  • Friday 12 February 2027 AM*
  • Friday 12 February 2027 PM*

  • EDUCATION

    EDUCATION
  • Leaving date*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year

  • DANCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

    DANCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Non UK Applicants

    EU students 2022 onwards:

    EU students and students from the EEA or Switzerland who started a new course in England, Scotland & Wales after August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status, and will also no longer be eligible for student loans. Please see information below for overseas student visa requirements.

    Overseas students 2027-28 

    Students who wish to study in the UK will need to apply for a student visa if you are studying a course which is longer than six months in length. To apply for a visa you must have been offered a place by a licenced sponsor, have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course and be able to speak, read, write and understand English to a certain level set by UKVI.

    You can  apply for a student visa up to six months before you course starts once a licenced sponsor has issued you with a CAS. https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

    Please note: Overseas students (including those from the EU/EEA & Swiss citizens are required to reach the B1 or equivalent  Level standard of English for Foundation Degree students and B2 or equivalent Level for BA (Hons) students in order to obtain a student visa and enter the UK. Accepted English language tests are detailed in the link below. Students are required to prove level of English before a CAS is issued for the student visa application, once an offer has been made and accepted. Students do not need to prove level of English to audition but should be fully aware of the level required for entry to the programme of study. 

    The certificate gained should accompany their visa application and must be an approved SELT (Secure English Language Test). 

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests 

  • EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

    Please complete the following monitoring information
    EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

  • Encouragement to Disclose 
    Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, religion or disability. The information you give in this section is used for statistical and monitoring processes and does not form any part of the selection or admission process. You are encouraged to disclose any impairment or condition (for example, dyslexia, mental health, a physical, sensory impairment) at the earliest opportunity. We can then endeavour to support you at audition and during the course. All applicants who meet the criteria for entry to Rambert School will be invited to audition. 
    Should you have initial concerns regarding this please do contact our Head of Student Support, Judy Bowden on: 020 8892 9960. 
    Applicants should be reassured that any information you disclose is so that we can support you during the application process. 

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  • Information for disabled students

    Rambert School welcome applications from disabled people and offers places solely on the basis of potential and suitability for a career in the profession. We encourage students to visit the school before applying, to view classes and facilities and discuss any support or adjustment that may be required. You can find further information for disabled students here.

    Specific support for Dyslexic Students

    If you know that you are dyslexic, or have another specific learning difficulty we strongly encourage you to let us know as soon as possible. This will help us develop a Personal Learning Support Plan, and to assist UK based students to apply for the Disabled Students Allowance where you have not already done so.

  • APPLICATION FEE

    APPLICATION FEE
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    • Travel bursary- We have a small number of travel bursaries available to UK students travelling within the UK to attend audition in person at Rambert School.The travel bursary will be a contribution towards the cost of travel to audition at Rambert School for the auditionee only. Decisions will be made on an individual basis. To apply please check the box below:

    • SCHOOL INFORMATION

      SCHOOL INFORMATION

    • Finance 

      Home Fees - Eligible students will pay £10,050 per year for the course in 2027-28.  The UK Secretary for Education, Bridget Phillipson, announced that tuition fees for higher education will rise in line with forecast inflation for the next two academic years. 
      If you are eligible student you can apply for financial support from Student Finance England or its equivalent in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.

      You can apply for: 

      • A tuition fee loan
      • A maintenance loan (to help with living costs)

      Remember you will need to reapply for each year of your training. 

      Tuition fee loan 
      Eligible students  can receive a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of the fees in full  It is not mandatory to take out a Tuition Fee Loan. If you do not want to take out a Tuition Fee Loan and want to pay your fees yourself please let us know.

      https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies

      Maintenance loan 
      Eligible students can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards their living and course costs. The maintenance loan is partially means-tested so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live in or away from your parental home. The maintenace loan is paid in equal termly instalments . As it is a loan, you will need to pay it back . 

      Applications for student loans are expected to open in March 2027. 

      https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance

      If you are a student from Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales you can apply for financial support from the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government or the Northern Ireland Executive. 
      For students from Northern Ireland, go to: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk 
      For students from Scotland, go to:  www.saas.gov.uk 
      For students from Wales, go to:  www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

      Overseas Fees - Fees for overseas students  2027-28 are £23, 210 per year. This is subject to change.  

      Bursaries - At Rambert School we are committed to recruiting and supporting the most talented students regardless of their financial circumstances. To make this possible there is a range of financial support available to our students through our Student Bursary Fund. Details on the Bursary Application Procedure are available here.

      Buildings 
      Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is based in Clifton Lodge, St Margaret’s Drive, with additional studios on the opposite side of the road. The site has level access to the ground floor. There is an adapted toilet on the ground floor, and four further toilets on the ground floor. All toilet facilities are gender neutral. All the performances scheduled at Rambert School are accessible for wheelchair users. There are currently no signed performances, or hearing loops. 
       
      Student Productions / Off-site venues 
      Whilst most devising and rehearsing takes place at the Clifton Lodge site, some student production periods take place off-site at a variety of theatres. Access to these venues may vary, but where possible adjustments can be made to classes and performances held off-site. We do currently use a further off site space for class/rehearsals.
       
      Student Support 
      Rambert School is committed to supporting disabled students at all stages of the application process and within the course itself. The Rambert School degree programme offers a range of support services. We can also help you to apply for the Disabled Students allowance where appropriate and arrange specialist dyslexia support. https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa


      Admissions 
      For all admission enquiries and If you wish to discuss disability issues further during the application and audition stage, or request information  on  applying for the Disabled Students Allowance (available to all disabled UK students) you should contact Head of Admissions, Registry and Student Support judy.bowden@rambertschool.org.uk

       
      Programme Content and Learning Support Plans 
      Students who disclose an existing impairment or condition or become disabled during the course will be offered a Personal Learning Support Plan. This is an agreement developed between the student and the Head of Studies to identify support needs. With your consent, this information will be passed on to the relevant teaching staff in a confidential manner. 
      Requests for further information about the programme content or additional support needs will be referred to the Head of Studies.  
       
      Criminal Records Policy 
      Rambert School has a responsibility to provide a secure, safe environment for students, staff, visitors and other individuals, and must balance this alongside any legal requirements (such as those to protect vulnerable individuals).  In line with this responsibility, the School has a criminal records policy which contains procedures for managing the disclosure of criminal records.  This applies both to applicants who are applying to study on a course of higher education at the School and also to students who are registered with the School. 

      Some programmes of study may require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  Any queries can be addressed to admissions@rambertschool.org.uk. The policy sets out the common approach and procedures that allow your School to assess any potential risk posed by an individual having a relevant criminal conviction, and determine what appropriate action (if any) might be needed. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to becoming or continuing as a student of the School. Please see the policy for further information: Rambert School Criminal Records Policy

      Data Protection - For information on how we hold your data, please see our Data Policy

       

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