About the school
The Royal Ballet School holds annual auditions for its full-time and Associate programmes, including a UK Scholars programme. Admission is based solely on potential in classical ballet, not personal circumstances or academic ability.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Fees | Application fee for full-time training, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates: £70; Application fee for Junior Associates: £60; Video audition application fee: £70. |
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Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
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| Delivery | Paper + computer |
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| Subjects tested | Classical ballet |
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Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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| Detail | The school states it welcomes applications from all; international candidates who cannot attend an in-person preliminary audition in the UK may apply by video. |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | 3 Sep 2026 |
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| Registration deadline | 14 Oct 2026 |
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| Typical exam date | 1 Nov 2026 |
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Applications for full-time training and Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate programmes open in September and close in October. Preliminary auditions take place from November to January. UK Scholars selection dates listed are 15 November and 16 February. All ages are as of 31 August 2027, so the dated audition page appears to relate to 2027 entry rather than the next cycle. Junior Associate applications open in February each year and close in March, with auditions in the Summer Term for courses startin
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