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Juggling and circus schools
Higher Education (DNSP-AC)
Only three institutions in France are authorized by the Ministry of Culture to award the prestigious National Higher Professional Diploma for Circus Artists, which confers the degree of a bachelor's degree.
Fratellini Academy
La Plaine Saint-DenisFrance
A unique model for an Apprenticeship Training Center (CFA). Students
prepare for the diploma under the status of a paid apprentice. Authorized for the
DE of professor.
National Center for Circus Arts (CNAC)
Châlons-en-ChampagneFrance
A leading institution founded in 1985. Synergy between technical excellence and
artistic research. It houses the "Historic Circus" and delivers the
State diploma for circus instructors.
Ésacto'Lido
ToulouseFrance
A higher education center stemming from the historic "Lido". Pedagogy
focused on experimentation and the development of a signature
unique. Collaboration with the University of Toulouse II.
Professional & Preparatory Training Courses
This intermediate level includes establishments approved to prepare for the entrance exams of the major national schools, or to award the professional title of Circus and Movement Artist (ACM).
Circus Arc
ChambéryFrance
A leading institution in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for technical development. ACM certified preparatory and professional courses.
CADC Balthazar
MontpellierFrance
Graduated program (ACM professional cycle springboard). Emphasizes health monitoring and
integration through its PEPS incubator. Also awards the title
TIAC Initiator.
Jules Verne Circus
AmiensFrance
Integrated into a National Circus Center, it offers a two-year preparatory course focused on technique and dramaturgical approach.
CRAC of Lomme
LOMMEFrance
Renowned for its Preparatory Class with exceptional success rates (>60%)
and its ACM training. Also organizes TIAC pedagogical training.
National Circus School of Châtellerault
ChâtelleraultFrance
A unique structure offering CPES training as well as the Baccalaureate with
Circus Arts specialization in partnership with Branly High School.
ENACR
Rosny-sous-BoisFrance
An essential step for young talents from the Île-de-France region. Prepare
intensively preparing for the entrance exams of the three national higher schools.
The Samovar / The Smallest Circus
BagneuxFrance
Le Samovar (Bagnolet) is the professional reference for clowns and the
burlesque. The PPCM (Bagneux) is a preparatory school recognized by FEDEC and located
of major creation.
National Centers (PNC) & Nurseries
Amateur Schools
The foundation of education in France. These leisure facilities guarantee qualified supervision (BPJEPS, DE) for all audiences, from early childhood.
162 school(s) found
Fratellini Academy
La Plaine Saint-DenisFrance
A unique model for an Apprenticeship Training Center (CFA). Students
prepare for the diploma under the status of a paid apprentice. Authorized for the
DE of professor.
Acrobatic Circus
MontluçonFrance
Acroballe Circus
NeversFrance
Acroballe Circus is a non-profit circus school founded in 2005 in Nevers, Nièvre . A community education association, it aims to make circus arts accessible to everyone, regardless of age, skill level, place of residence, or individual circumstances. The school offers training that blends juggling, object manipulation, acrobatics, balancing, aerial disciplines, and stagecraft. Its qualified professionals work both in regular classes and in numerous organizations throughout the department: schools, community centers, daycare centers, healthcare facilities, and even prisons. Accredited by the FFEC (French Federation of Circus Schools), Acroballe Circus promotes an approach to circus arts as a tool for motor, artistic, personal, and social development.
Acrobat-Circus
La Croix-de-la-RochetteFrance
Acrofolies
LescarFrance
AFCA (Adapted Circus)
Aire-sur-l'AdourFrance
Alex Galaprini
CapbretonFrance
Alteractiv
PoisatFrance
Altia Club Aladin
LeucateFrance
ANT Avignon
AvignonFrance
Aquéou Canailles Cirquécole
GaréoultFrance
Aquéou Canailles Cirquécole is a non-profit circus school founded in 2001 in the Var region of France . It offers classes for children, teenagers, and adults in Garéoult, Brignoles, and Rocbaron . Accredited for "amateur practice" by the French Federation of Circus Schools, it allows students to discover and practice numerous disciplines such as juggling, acrobatics, balancing acts, unicycling, and clowning. Its teaching method emphasizes a playful and personalized approach, fostering respect, solidarity, creativity, and personal growth. The school also organizes workshops and outreach programs, and traditionally concludes the year with a grand show under the big top in Rocbaron.
Circus Arc
ChambéryFrance
A leading institution in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for technical development. ACM certified preparatory and professional courses.
