More about our International Scholars Programme
Selection
Selection for the International Scholars Programme is by special invitation only. The School’s Artistic Director will invite international students who are not training at a major international vocational school and have an outstanding potential for classical ballet to join the programme. There are a limited number of places on the programme in any given academic year.
International scholars are identified as having the potential to join the School at the time of selection. The School will offer a place on the full-time programme if a scholar maintains their high standards as a dancer and meets our admissions criteria. Although the intention is for an international scholar to join The Royal Ballet School eventually, the School cannot guarantee a full-time place.
Benefits
- The programme offers scholars the opportunity to train and be seen regularly by The Royal Ballet School while still living at home and training with their current dance teacher in their local community
- International scholars may attend White Lodge for one week during term time. They may also receive direct entry into intensive courses
- Tuition during term time is free of charge. The Royal Ballet School will provide accommodation at White Lodge where possible. The scholar’s family will cover all airfares and other expenses.
- While scholars have access to the School’s training programme, they also have the freedom to undertake other dance-related activities
- Scholars may attend a Zoom class with a Royal Ballet School Artistic team member every half term. The Zoom will include a conversation after class about the scholar’s current training, activities and plans
- The School will commit to following and sharing scholars’ content on social media where appropriate and relevant.
Any questions?
For further information about the International Scholars Programme, or if you have questions, contact Rachael Hunt, Artistic Manager for International Intensive Courses and Auditions: [email protected]