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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Admission

ADMISSION PROCESS

There are two steps to register in the School’s program. First, all applicants must submit an audition registration application no later than January 8th, 2026 at 11.59 p.m - new deadline. The first round audition will be held in Montreal on January 23, 24 and 25, 2026 (one day). Candidates who live far from Montreal can audition by video and include the link of their video audition into the admission form. The second round audition, upon invitation, will be on February 20, 21 and 22 in Montreal (invitation for three days - presence is mandatory).

After passing the final audition, the second step is to register either in the Contemporary Dance Performance 561.BB Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) program, or, for some foreign students only, the Contemporary Dance NRC.05 Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) program. Applicants will be informed of the final audition results in April.

1) AUDITION REGISTRATION (all applicants)

All applicants must have a high school diploma (DES) or equivalent education. A complete admission application must be sent online no later than the date mentioned above.

The online application form must include:

  • • Proof of date of birth (copy of health insurance card, driver's licence or birth certificate)
  • • A transcript of artistic studies, if applicable
  • • Applicant’s most recent official report card. In addition to these documents university level students must provide a copy of their Secondary School Diploma (SSD) as well as their secondary V and their college transcripts. French national applicants who have completed their lycée education must include the grades from the French written examination (EUF, French Baccalaureate or other examination). A grade ≥ 10/20 on the French Baccalaureate written examination is required by the CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal.
  • • Any relevant medical information
  • • Two recent photographs, one head shot and one full-length shot in dance attire (attire colour contrasted from the background)
  • • Payment covering the non-refundable $50 (non-refundable) audition fee may be paid online.

Important: Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. All official documents that are not available in French or English must be translated by a certified translator. The translator’s seal is obligatory. None of the above-mentioned documents will be returned. The first round audition date will be confirmed by letter.

2) PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Acceptance into the program is contingent upon meeting college admission requirements and passing the final audition. Applicants will be informed of the jury’s final decision by the end of February. Those admitted into the program will then receive detailed information on how to register (DEC, AEC).

Fore more information, please contact the School’s registrar’s office.

Canadian students

Applicants from Quebec completing Secondary V should also register in another program through the Service régional d’admission of their choice before March 1st so that their academic progress is not delayed if they do not pass the final audition. It is very important not to indicate “Contemporary Dance Performance 561.BB” as the first choice in the first round, since the final audition results are sent around March 1st. That way, those who are not accepted will still be able to register in another program of their choice.

Students who hold a college diploma or who are in the process of obtaining one and applicants from other Canadian provinces are also encouraged to register in a university program (usually in January) or at other professional dance training schools.

A mandatory French admission test is required by the cégep. At the end of the program, students must complete the French Exit Exam in order to obtain their college diploma.

International Students

Every year, the School welcomes applicants from various countries. International candidates may choose between the following programs:
Registration for the DEC (561.BO) program
Following their acceptance into the program, the cégep du Vieux-Montréal accompanies the international student in the admission process at the cégep as well as the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec for education (CAQ) and the student visa applications. It is obligatory for all international students to acquire health and hospitalization insurance through the cégep du Vieux-Montréal (CVM). The admission letter issued by the the cégep du Vieux-Montréal (CVM) informs students regarding the tuition fees for the fall session.
Registration for the AEC (NRC.05) program
The AEC (Attestation des études collégiales) is composed exclusively of the specialized dance courses. Following their acceptance into the program the School assists students with admission, as well as the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec for education (CAQ) and the student visa applications. In addition, it is obligatory for all foreign students to provide proof of private health insurance coverage. Some students from specific countries may be eligible for a reciprocal health and income security insurance with the province of Quebec. Please contact the school for further information. International student must register in the program respecting all applicable policies and rules. They must also pay tuition fees.

2025-2026 TUITIONS FEES

Students residency Tuition Fee Related Fees
Quebec or France $0 $197,59/term
Other provinces of Canada $1,728/term* $197,59/term
Foreign students $4,150/term $200/year

*Some students from other Canadian provinces may be eligible for the Quebec rate. Conditions apply.

1. Quebec and French students receive free education provided that they register for four courses or 180 hours per term. For details on registration fees or other education-related fees, visit the website of the cégep du Vieux Montréal.

2. Students who take their academic courses in English at Dawson College must pay additional fees. Once the students have passed these courses Dawson reimburses these additional fees, usually at the middle of the following session.

Rates are subject to change.

FAQ

All completed general education courses are recognized, including the English Exit Exam (EEE), which will also be credited.

You must submit a request to the EDCM. All the steps will be explained at the beginning of the school year.

Since the program provides 2,400 hours of training (400 hours per term), you will have very little time for additional courses.

All students are enrolled in the DCS 561.BB program at CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal. Registration for Dawson College general education courses is done through a partnership between both institutions (conditions apply). A complete document will be sent to you at a later date after your acceptance into the program.

If you are accepted into the DCS program and you register in SRAM, CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal will send you information about the French-language examination. Students of French nationality do not need to take this examination. This exam is not required for students taking their general education courses at Dawson College.

No language test is required for the ACS program. However, prior French studies are an asset.

If you are beginning your collegial studies at a cégep in Quebec, you should register in the first round of applications in a different program than Danse-interprétation 561.BB at the cégep du Vieux Montréal.

International students accepted into the program at l’École de danse contemporaine de Montréal after the final auditions and who wish to register in the DEC program, must submit a complete dossier (including all the required documents) before March 14th. It is not necessary to register in the first round of SRAM applications.

For more detailed information, please contact the registroir.

If “no space available” appears, please continue your registration anyway, as you should be able to complete it correctly.

You must not register twice in SRAM. The procedures for transferring files will be explained to you at a later date, since each file is processed on a case by case basis.

SRAM sends applicants' files to CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal for evaluation only when they are complete. Please check the status of your file, including the required supporting documents.

Following your acceptance into the EDCM program and confirmation from you, the next steps will be explained to you.

If you are a French citizen, due to an agreement between France and Quebec, you will not have to pay annual group insurance fees. If you have another nationality, you must first check whether there is an agreement between your country and the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ); a form must be completed. Otherwise, fees are applicable.

The CVM number is the SRAM file number (No. DA) and the EDCM number will be given to students at the beginning of the school year.

Yes, this ACS is not subsidized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, so ALL applicants enrolled in this program must pay tuition fees.

In 2019-2020, the cost of DCS training for an international student (excluding French citizens) is $8,001 per term. The training has a total of 6 terms. For those who are not eligible for the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ), it is also necessary to add the $780 annual cost for group insurance.

Your parents can sign the forms for you.

When a file is complete, including supporting documents, the wait time is at least six weeks. You can consult your file online for better tracking. The EDCM cannot intervene in this file.

No, this financial assistance is only for permanent residents of Quebec. However, the program offered at the EDCM is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. International students may therefore apply for financial aid / scholarships in their home countries.

You can find useful information on the Student Services page of our website.

Please use the following link: sram.qc.ca.

Photo : Juan David Padilla | Dancer: Regine Sénatus-Lange

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