FAQ
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WTS is situated in the Canal District of the Waterfront in Greenpoint, a stones throw away from the popular shopping and entertainment hub as well as the CBD; offering easy access by public transport from all areas.
No, the requirement for study is an audition. There is no prior learning requirement.
Please email apply@wtschool.co.za, call 021 418 4600 to arrange an audition or fill out an application form. The Waterfront Theatre School holds a series of auditions, both live and online, throughout the year beginning in June with the last session ending in December.
WTS is associated with South Africa’s largest student finance facilitation service, Student Hero, which partners with various funding providers in order to assist with financing your education. Any student requiring financial assistance may contact them directly for pre-assessment and support through the application process. Please email hello@studenthero.co.za or call 0612298829 for further information.
The Waterfront Theatre School is a facility that provides access to a range of internationally recognised Diploma qualifications accredited by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, OFQUAL UK, and Trinity College. Students can obtain qualifications in both Teaching and/or Performance.*
*Please note: These international qualifications are not currently recognised by SAQA. The Waterfront Theatre School offers a range of international qualifications registered by OFQUAL ranging from an NQF level 4 to an NQF level 6 within the international qualifications framework and self-regulated qualifications.
A degree typically refers to an academic qualification, where the main focus of study is theory. A diploma typically refers to a practical course.
The Waterfront Theatre School can accommodate 28 students in self-catering residences on campus. Students wishing to live on campus are advised to register early as rooms are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
No external work may be undertaken without prior permission from the college management. The college reserves the right to sanction any external engagement that impacts training. WTS has an in-house casting agency, which provides opportunities for students to perform in external engagements that have been properly vetted and sanctioned by the faculty and management. The college also provides numerous opportunities for students to gain performance experience whilst training. Casual work not linked to the performing arts such as hostessing and waitering etc. is permitted.
No, it is not a requirement that applicants have prior experience in the performing arts. WTS will assess the level at which you are to begin training through an audition. Where you begin will be relevant to your current ability.
WTS offers personalised timetables which will be discussed with each student at the beginning of each academic year in order to assess which modules are required to help you reach your individual goal. The WTS timetable is a full day schedule, 5 or 6 days a week, depending on which course you are following. Classes begin each day at 8am.
There is no age requirement.
Our programme encourages students to develop skills across all aspects of the performing arts. The schedule is designed in such a way to develop this versatility of skill.
Yes, however, if you want to specialise in Teaching, you are required to take the performance modules to a certain level. If you are choosing to take the performance modules, whilst we would advise you to take the teaching modules, it is not compulsory for you to do so. The programme is specifically designed to enable students to do both at the same time without having to make a choice.
Prospective students are provided with a list of requirements in terms of attire and study materials upon registration.
Founder, Keith Galloway, coined the phrase to encourage students to strive for the highest and reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, through passion, humility, self-discipline, compassion and respect.
