Performing Arts The Acting Programme BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (3 x A level Equivalent) Edexcel

Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 19th November. As this is always a very popular event, we run three separate booking slots throughout the evening to help us accommodate as many families as possible and ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit.

Booking slots will become available from 16th October. We would strongly recommend booking as soon as bookings open, as spaces can fill quickly.

We look forward to welcoming you and giving you the opportunity to find out more about our Sixth Form, meet our staff and students explore the fantastic opportunities available to our students.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Applications Open – 2nd November 2026

Applications Close – 30th June 2027

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The Sixth Form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Applications are currently closed. Please check back at the beginning of November to submit your application.

This is an exciting and unique concept for post-16 actors and actresses. For one day every week (9am - 4pm), you will benefit from working with professional actors of stage and screen who will share their experiences and training with you. You will get an introduction to a top acting agent who may represent you professionally. You will also enter national competitions.

All acting programme students will:

• receive professional training

• get the opportunity for professional representation from a top talent agency

• achieve BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in performing arts (acting)

• work to gain entry requirement for top drama schools and universities

• perform at prestigious events

• work with practitioners from higher education, TV and theatre

• have the opportunity to follow another full A-Level course alongside their training

Theatre history, acting techniques, audition techniques and preparation, practitioner study, devising acting, script work, script writing, performance study, performance techniques.

70% performance, 30% coursework for BTEC Extended Diploma (worth three A Levels).

We would recommend a GCSE grade 6 in drama/performing arts and a keen interest in working within the industry, as well as a successful audition into Canterbury Institute of Performing Arts.

It will give you a wide knowledge base to help you choose a suitable career path in the acting industry. You will be working with professionals from the industry who will give first hand advice and insight.

Should you achieve the appropriate grades, this course will enable you to move on to higher education at university or drama school.