Canada's National Ballet School

400 Jarvis St,
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6

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FROM THE School

Canadaโ€™s National Ballet School (NBS) is unique in North America in offering full-time professional dance training with a fully integrated academic school for aspiring dancers from Grades 6 to 12 and intensive dance training at the post-secondary level. Talent is the sole criterion for entry into the professional program. NBS also offers an after-school and weekend associates program for children and youth. All programs are in the Jarvis Street campus. The award-winning facilities include the Celia Franca Centre, with 12 large, light-filled dance studios, and the Mona Campbell Square, a central meeting space with cafรฉ, library and study and lounge areas. The Margaret McCain Academic Building houses 8 homeroom classrooms; science, computer and photography labs; music room; audio-visual theatre; and art studio. The Betty Oliphant Theatre, located at 404 Jarvis Street in Toronto, is a 266-seat stage training facility. Also on site is The Shoe Room, a retail store.

  • Year Founded: 1959
  • Enrollment: 150 Full-time
  • Student-Staff Ratio: 9:1
  • Average Class Size: 20
  • School Tuition Cost: $14,800โ€“$15,000
  • Grades: 6-12, P to S