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Admission2026-09-23T11:30:10-04:00

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

ADMISSION

ADMISSION PROCESS

There are two steps to register in the School’s program.

First, all applicants must submit an admission application for the first round of auditions, which takes place entirely by video, no later than January 31, 2027. After completing the form, a link to a video will be sent to applicants, along with instructions regarding the content to include in their audition video.

All applicants will be informed in writing of the results of the first round by video. Those selected will be invited to participate in the final audition (by invitation), which takes place over two days: February 19 and 20, 2027 in Marseille (France) or February 27 and 28, 2027 in Montréal (Québec), Canada.

For applicants who successfully complete the final audition, the second step consists, depending on the situation, of registering in the Contemporary Dance Performance 561.BB Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) program or, for some international students only, in the Contemporary Dance NRC.05 Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) program.

The results of the jury’s final deliberations will be communicated to applicants at the beginning of March.

Applicants are asked not to contact the School to obtain further information regarding the result of their audition.

1) AUDITION REGISTRATION (all applicants)

Applicants must have a High School Diploma (DES) or any other education deemed equivalent. A complete admission application must be submitted online before the indicated deadline.

The online application must include:

  • The registration form;
  • Proof of date of birth (copy of health insurance card, passport, driver’s licence, birth certificate);
  • The 2 most recent official transcripts and, in the case of a university-level student, a copy of the DES as well as Secondary IV and V and college report cards. Documents must include the grades from the French written examination (EUF or French Baccalaureate examination or other). For applicants of French nationality, a grade ≥ 10/20 on the written French Baccalaureate examination is required by CEGEP du Vieux Montréal;
  • Any relevant medical information;
  • Two recent photographs, one head shot and one full-length photograph in dance attire fitted to the body. The colour of the attire must contrast with the background;
  • Payment covering the audition participation fee of $50*, payable by credit card through the online registration platform;
  • For information purposes, in addition to the required documents, the questions from the form are available here.

Note: Incomplete or illegible applications will not be processed. All official written documents in a language other than French or English must be translated by a certified translator. The certified translator’s seal is mandatory. No documents will be returned. Written confirmation will be sent to applicants to confirm their audition registration.

See the AUDITIONS section for the exercises to be included in the video.

2) PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Acceptance into the program is conditional upon meeting the college admission requirements as well as successfully completing the final audition.

The results of the jury’s final deliberations will be communicated to applicants at the beginning of March.

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

Canadian students

To ensure that they can continue their college studies should they not pass the final audition, applicants from Quebec who are completing Secondary V must register in the first round for another program through the Service régional d’admission of their choice, before March 1.

It is very important not to register for the “Contemporary Dance Performance 561.BB” program in the first round, as the final audition results are communicated after March 1. Applicants who are not accepted will therefore have the opportunity to continue their studies in another program of their choice.

Applicants from Canada (outside Quebec)

Applicants from Canada residing outside Quebec will be informed of the administrative procedures to complete following the final audition.

Please note that the general education component of the DEC may be completed in French at CEGEP du Vieux Montréal or in English at Dawson College.

Examinations for academic courses offered at EDCM may be written in French or English, although EDCM courses are taught in French. A mandatory French admission test is required by the CEGEP. 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. Applicants may choose between the following two programs:

Registration for the DEC (561.BB program)

Following their acceptance into the program, CEGEP du Vieux Montréal assists international students with their admission application, student visa and Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for studies.

All international applicants must register for the health and hospitalization insurance plan of CEGEP du Vieux Montréal (CVM). The admission letter issued by CEGEP du Vieux Montréal (CVM) will inform the student of the tuition fees.

Registration for the AEC (NRC.05 program)

The Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) includes only the specialized dance training.

Following their acceptance into the program, the School undertakes to assist students with their admission application, student visa and Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for studies.

In addition, all applicants from outside Canada must provide proof of coverage through a reciprocal health and social security agreement or a copy of private medical insurance. They must register in accordance with the policies and regulations in effect.

2025-2026 TUITIONS FEES

Students residency Tuition Fee Related Fees
Quebec or France $0 $247.54/term
Other provinces of Canada $1,926 / term or $247.54 / term according to eligibility criteria* $200/term
Foreign students $4,200/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.

The DEC program includes general education at Cégep du Vieux Montréal as well as specialized training in dance.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the additional tuition fees charged to international students for the Dance – Contemporary Performance (561.BB) program are $11,740 per year. The program consists of a total of six semesters.

In addition to these tuition fees, students must pay the regular full-time study fees, which are approximately $247.54 per semester, as well as health and hospitalization insurance fees of $1,080 per year for students who are not eligible for the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).

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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