A secondary school, taught in English, in Cambridge.

Price£26,610–£39,330/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 5.0
Duration6 terms⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 29 Oct 2026

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The school years

From age 16

Which ages and school years?

From age 16

UK Year 12–13 · US Grade 11–12 · usual mapping, our table. N: nursery, R: reception, P: pre-K, K: kindergarten

What do they study?

UAL DIPLOMA

11 subjects
ActingBalletCommercial DanceHand DrummingJazz DanceMovementPhoneticsPlayScene StudyTextVoice
Life at school

Day to day

The school in facts
English language support
  • Conditionif required⁠
  • Hours per week max5⁠
BoardingUnknown
Where you'll study

Studying in Cambridge

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 123,867 in 2011
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
RankingCEOWORLD Magazine Best Fashion Schools in the World 2026: #19, subject (fashion)⁠
FacilitiesStudios (Bridge House)⁠, Studios (Graduate Centre)⁠, Studios (Sturton Street)⁠, Theatre (Sturton Street)⁠, Music rooms⁠
FoodCafeteria (Bridge House)⁠, Cafeteria (Sturton Street)⁠, Canteen (Bridge House)⁠, Meal plan⁠

The rest of what we hold on CSVPA is on its page.

What it costs

£39,330 / year

Fees as the school lists them, each with its year.

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 51 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €47,124

Costs more than 32 of 50 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €28,627 and €48,454.

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This programme2027/28≈ €47,124
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Fees by grade
Grade or stageYear · who paysPrice
Tuition2026/27 · Domestic students£25,335 / year
≈ €30,356
Tuition2026/27 · EU citizens£30,840 / year
≈ €36,952
Tuition2026/27 · International students£37,455 / year
≈ €44,878
Tuition2027/28 · Domestic students£26,610 / year
≈ €31,884
Tuition2027/28 · EU citizens£32,385 / year
≈ €38,803
Tuition2027/28 · International students£39,330 / year
≈ €47,124
What else do you pay?
Other feesYear · who paysPrice
Deposit2026/27 · International students£2,500 one-time
≈ €2,995
Registration2026/27 · Uk and eu settled£360 one-time
≈ €431
Registration2026/27 · Eu not settled£460 one-time
≈ €551
Deposit2026/27 · Eu not settled£700 one-time
≈ €839
Deposit2026/27 · Uk and eu settled£700 one-time
≈ €839
Registration2026/27 · International students£700 one-time
≈ €839
How to get in

Starts: 20 Sep 2027

Is my language good enough?
Language requirement5.0 IELTS overall
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What do they ask for?
AdmissionAudition · Status: Required · Theory test: No⁠
Prior educationText: Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on native country) or 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject.⁠
How to applyHome: Direct form · International: Direct form⁠
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This programmeExtended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama CSVPASimilarA Level CATS GlobalSimilarGCSE CATS Global
Price£39,330 / year · 2027/28£40,440 / year · 2027/28£40,440 / year · 2027/28
Duration6 terms6 or 5 terms5 or 6 terms
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date20 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

1 of 5 publish a next date.

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

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£23,190–£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €27,786–€48,454
11
avg class size
FoundationSmall groupsAccommodation includedEnglish

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Pre-A level

£23,190–£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €27,786–€48,454
11
avg class size
Secondary schoolSmall groupsAccommodation includedEnglish

David Game · LondonUnited Kingdom

A Level

£37,500 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €44,932
A-Level
curriculum
Secondary schoolBoardingA-LevelsEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama is a secondary school at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes 6 terms. Teaching is in English.

How much does Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama cost?

£39,330 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (Domestic students: £26,610; EU citizens: £32,385; International students: £39,330). In euros that is ≈ €47,124.

When is the next deadline or start?

20 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 5.0).

How long does it take?

6 terms.

Where is it?

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Kind: Main start · Term: Autumn term · End date: 10 Dec 2027 · 2027/28⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyHome: Direct form · International: Direct form⁠
AdmissionAudition · Status: Required · Theory test: No⁠
Language requirementIELTS 5.0⁠
Prior educationText: Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on native country) or 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject.⁠
Programme · 9 with values
English language supportCondition: if required · Hours per week max: 5⁠
Minimum age16⁠
CurriculaUal extended diploma⁠
Duration6 terms⁠
Hours per weekHours max: 25⁠
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelUal extended diploma level 3⁠
Start ruleMonths: September⁠
SubjectsActing⁠Ballet⁠Commercial Dance⁠Hand Drumming⁠Jazz Dance⁠Movement⁠Phonetics⁠Play⁠Scene Study⁠Text⁠Voice⁠

Institution record: Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

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