Audition for Greatness – NSA Opens 2026 Intake Auditions
Audition Day: Saturday, 10 May 2025 | National School of the Arts, Braamfontein
Are you a learner with talent, passion, and commitment to the arts? The National School of the Arts (NSA), South Africa’s leading School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts, invites prospective learners currently in Grades 7 to 10 to audition for entry into Grades 8 to 11 in 2026.
At NSA, learners receive specialist training in Art, Dance, Drama, or Music, integrated with a strong academic programme that prepares them for further education and careers in the creative and academic fields. Admission is strictly by audition in one of the four specialist disciplines.
Audition Day Details:
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Time: Registration opens at 07:30
Venue: National School of the Arts, 17 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Applicants Must:
- Submit an online application before audition day (click here)
- Bring a certified copy of their birth certificate and latest school report
- Be prepared with discipline-specific requirements (see below)
Grade 8 & 9 applicants will write an English proficiency test (08:00–09:00) before proceeding to auditions.
Grade 10 & 11 applicants will proceed directly to their departmental auditions.
Auditions are free of charge. All interested learners must apply online in advance.
Discipline-Specific Requirements:
Art:
Art supplies – pencil, eraser, coloured pencils, ruler, and pen. Session runs from 08:00 to 14:30 (including a lunch break at 12:30; Please pack a lunch box)
Drama:
Comfortable, all-black attire suitable for movement (no jeans or short skirts)
Music:
Applicants must bring their own instrument (excluding piano and drums)
Dance:
Girls: Plain leotard (no skirt), ballet tights, soft ballet shoes, pointe shoes if applicable (Grades 9–11 only)
Boys: Plain tights, close-fitting t-shirt or leotard, socks, soft ballet shoes
NSA is proud of its long-standing record of academic and artistic excellence, and was recently recognised as the top-performing public school in the district with a 99% matric pass rate and multiple provincial awards in the arts.
Spaces are limited – take the first step towards an extraordinary high school experience where your creativity is your greatest asset.
Click here to apply now and view admissions guidelines.
For queries, contact:
011 339 6539 | 063 091 6051 | admissions@artschool.co.za
The future of the arts begins here.
