Admissions & Open Day
Introduction
The aim of the school is to offer places only to those prospective students who demonstrate that they will be able to take full advantage of the education the Sylvia Young Theatre School is able to offer. This decision will be made on the basis of their performance in auditions, the academic tests and school reports/ information made available to the school. We are committed to ensuring that admission decisions are made through a process that is free of any discrimination on the grounds of disability, race, ethnic or national origin or gender. The school must also feel sure that we are able to educate and develop the prospective student to the best of his or her potential, so that the student will have a happy, fulfilling and successful school career. These aims will continue to be met throughout the student's time at school.
This is reflected in the division of our school week. Condensing a regular five-day academic week into a three-day academic week and two days of vocational training.
Applicants need to achieve a good standard academically and be able to achieve it through a three-day academic week.
This arrangement may not suit all applicants.
Admissions
We do not set an admission deadline. We see applicants throughout the year.
Please complete the application form.
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Admission Procedures
In the first instance, complete the online application form by uploading a student's latest full school report and photograph before preparing for any vocational audition.
Vocational Preparation
- Choose one of the acting pieces supplied by the school
- Prepare a song of your choice
- Prepare a dance of your choice
Applicants will also be required to take a full academic test, including an English test (creative writing and comprehension) and a maths test.
Academic results and school reports must show a sufficient standard that the applicant will be able to achieve on a three-day academic programme.
Audition Dates
Dates are scheduled throughout the school year.
Thursday, 5th November 2026
Thursday, 4th February 2027
Thursday, 29th April 2027
Thursday, 24th June 2027
If you are applying for immediate commencement, please complete the application informing the admissions.
Open day
The School Open Day tour for prospective parents & children will take place on:
16th October 2026.
Our school is unique in that the week is divided into two – Monday – Wednesday students follow their academic studies and Thursday – Friday students follow their vocational programme.
To give you an insight into how the school operates over the week, the parent/carer will take a guided tour and view current students in their vocational classes. Our Headteacher has arranged for a selection of students' academic books to be viewed, school work to be on display and an opportunity to meet the school management team to ask any questions you may have.
Tours will take approximately 1hr.