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

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.
Logo of the National Center for Circus Arts - CNAC

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

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

Circus Arc

ChambéryFrance
A leading institution in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for technical development. ACM certified preparatory and professional courses.
CADC Balthazar

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

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

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

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

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 Smallest Circus

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

Archaos – National Circus Center

Archaos – National Circus Center

MarseilleFrance
Archaos – National Circus Center is a major contemporary circus institution located in Marseille's 15th arrondissement . Heir to the renowned Archaos company, the center now supports the creation and presentation of shows, hosts artists in residence, and develops circus arts practices for both amateurs and professionals. Weekly workshops for adults offer opportunities to practice trapeze, rope, aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, and balancing. Archaos also conducts numerous projects with children and teenagers in schools, provides training for professionals, and organizes the International Circus Arts Biennial (BIAC) and Entre2 BIAC.

Amateur Schools

The foundation of education in France. These leisure facilities guarantee qualified supervision (BPJEPS, DE) for all audiences, from early childhood.

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