Entrance Exam

Admission

Applications for admission to the Higher School of Circus Arts (ESAC) for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open:

Form – Admissions 2026 – École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque

Please click on the link above to access the application form.

Read the ESAC educational program.

Admission Process Calendar

Opening of applications (online only, via the link above):
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Application deadline:
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Announcement of preselected applications by email:
No later than Friday, April 24, 2026

Auditions at ESAC:
From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026

More information will be available from January onward.

Admission Requirements

Technical skills:
Applicants must have a solid level of practice in the circus arts discipline for which they are applying. The training rhythm of a recreational practice is not comparable to that of a higher education institution, which is why attending a preparatory circus school is strongly recommended. All circus disciplines are taught at ESAC, except the flying trapeze.

Group practice:
It is possible to apply as a group (two or more people). If you wish to apply for a discipline practiced by two or more performers but do not yet have a partner, you may apply individually and find a partner on site during the admission tests. Because it is very difficult to re-form groups during the program, please note that groups admitted to ESAC will remain together at least until graduation.

Experience:
Although applicants’ backgrounds may vary, they must demonstrate excellent physical preparation, a strong acrobatic level, and openness to the arts. Stage experience and musical practice are significant advantages.

Language skills:
Proficiency in French is not required to take the entrance examination. However, please note that ESAC is a French-speaking school subsidized by the French Community of Belgium. The language of instruction is therefore French. Practical as well as theoretical examinations (oral and written) are conducted in French. Applicants wishing to join the program must therefore take the necessary steps to learn and acquire a sufficient command of French as quickly as possible, starting in the summer of 2025 (online courses, intensive courses, etc.).

Age:
Given the specificity of the program, it is preferable to apply before reaching the age of 23.

Contact

For any administrative or technical questions, a single email address is available:
admissions.2026@esac.be

Please specify the subject of your request in the subject line of your email.