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Working in partnership with Simon Langton Boys to provide a grammar
school band for boys and girls in a comprehensive school for all talents
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The Performing Arts Pathway
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in association with the
CANTERBURY INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS
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Students from The Institute of Performing Arts will work with industry professionals, some will become members of Equity, others will have their own agents and some will end up on stage, screen or TV. The Canterbury Institute of Performing Arts provides the highest quality education and training and acts as a foundation for drama schools and the entertainment industry.
The Canterbury Academy is a specialist school for the performing arts. It achieves excellence.
In the 6th form the Canterbury Institute for the Performing Arts demands professional levels of focus and dedication from its students. Entry to the institute is through audition only. The Institute’s programmes of study and professional development offer progression to university, higher education or opportunities to pursue a career in a chosen discipline.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
contact us by email
using the direct email form (below)
OPTIONS & APPLICATION
The unique aspect of the Sixth Form's provision is the flexibility it offers. The timetable allows students to mix different types of courses, different levels of qualifications, improve maths and English and study at a variety of different times.
Mix and match up to
4 subjects, courses or training from any of our 4 pathways
PLEASE NOTE: Maximum number of subjects will vary dependent on course content.
Visit the 'How to Apply' page for full details on the application process or contact a head of college for details of specific courses, qualifications and training.
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Mr Tony Greenlaw - Head of College
Information & Enquiries
Contact Mr Greenlaw for any enquiries regarding our performing arts programmes, or for any general enquiries please use the direct email form at the foot of this page.
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
View the CPA website, and explore our five programmes of study:
Each Programme is founded on the basis that excellence can only be achieved in performing arts training if the academic rigour of classroom teachers combine with the expertise of current, working professional tutors in the industry.