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Oxymore Circus – Abondant Circus School
AbondantFrance
Cirque Oxymore in Abondant: multidisciplinary courses and workshops.
Shows, residencies and adapted circus under a big top.
Shows, residencies and adapted circus under a big top.
Tempo Circus Theatre
FlersFrance
Based in Flers since 2017, the Tempo Circus School offers courses for everyone.
It is also a professional company with internships, shows and school projects.
Cirque Toamême – Fribourg Circus School
FribourgSwitzerland
Circus school in Fribourg for 30 years.
Courses, workshops and tours under the big top.
Courses, workshops and tours under the big top.
Circus – La CLEF, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-LayeFrance
Early childhoodChildTeenager
Weekly circus workshops at La CLEF for ages 5 and up
Acrobatics, juggling, clowning to gain confidence and overcome fears
Acrobatics, juggling, clowning to gain confidence and overcome fears
Circus – MJC Louis Aragon de Bron
BronFrance
Early childhoodChild
Circus at the MJC Louis Aragon in Bron: weekly workshops from 2 and a half years old.
From age 2 with a parent, then initiation by age.
From age 2 with a parent, then initiation by age.
Cirque-en-Ciel – Circus School of Prez-vers-Noréaz
Prez-vers-NoréazSwitzerland
Cirque-en-Ciel is a circus school in Prez-vers-Noréaz (FR), under a big top.
Juggling, acrobatics and balance classes, from 2H onwards, for all levels.
Juggling, acrobatics and balance classes, from 2H onwards, for all levels.
Cirquenbul
PauFrance
Cirquenbul, a circus school in Pau, teaches juggling, acrobatics, aerial arts, and more to children as young as 1 year old. Workshops, school projects, and traveling performances bring the Béarn region to life.
Cirquenbulle – Circus School of Geneva and Versoix
Genève / VersoixSwitzerland
Cirquenbulle is a Swiss circus school in Geneva, Versoix and Troinex, for children, teenagers and adults.
Courses, workshops, shows and a traveling social circus combine juggling, acrobatics, balance and aerial arts.
Courses, workshops, shows and a traveling social circus combine juggling, acrobatics, balance and aerial arts.
CIRQUEON – Centrum pro nový cirkus
Praha 4 – NusleCzechia
CIRQUEON, in Prague, teaches contemporary circus arts to everyone and supports artistic creation. Juggling, acrobatics, aerial arts, and residencies for professional artists.
Cirquons Flex
Saint-Denis (La Réunion)France
Cirquons Flex provides circus training for children and adults in Reunion Island.
Courses, workshops, adapted circus arts and support for young artists.
Courses, workshops, adapted circus arts and support for young artists.
Cirqu’Conflex – Anderlecht social circus school
AnderlechtBelgium
Cirqu'Conflex : a social circus school in Anderlecht since 1994.
Workshops, courses and training for everyone from childhood onwards.
Cirqu'en Retz – School of Circus Arts and Unicycle
Saint-Brevin-les-PinsFrance
Cirqu'en Retz : circus and unicycle school in Saint-Brevin.
For everyone: courses, workshops, shows and competitions.
For everyone: courses, workshops, shows and competitions.
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
The Fratellini Academy, in La Plaine Saint-Denis, provides training in contemporary circus.
It offers DNSP and pre-apprenticeship courses, and an amateur school for everyone.
Accademia Cirko Vertigo – Fondazione Cirko Vertigo
Grugliasco (TO)Italy
Cirko Vertigo trains contemporary circus artists in Turin. Its 3-year program is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and combines performance, creation and theory.
Budapest Circus Arts and Contemporary Dance College (BCDC)
BudapestHungary
The BCDC in Budapest provides training in circus arts and contemporary dance. It awards diplomas and also trains future teachers.
Center de les Arts del Circ Rogelio Rivel – Barcelona
BarcelonaSpain
The Rogelio Rivel Circus Arts Centre has been training circus artists in Barcelona since 1999.
Acrobatics, aerial arts, creation : professional training, workshops and discovery for all.
Acrobatics, aerial arts, creation : professional training, workshops and discovery for all.
National Center for Circus Arts (CNAC)
Châlons-en-ChampagneFrance
Founded in 1985, it combines technique and art. Historical Circus and State Diploma are offered there.
Codarts Circus Arts – Rotterdam
RotterdamNetherlands
Advanced training in contemporary circus in Rotterdam. It combines technique, dance and theatre over four years.
ESAC – Brussels Higher School of Circus Arts
AnderlechtBelgium
ESAC trains circus artists in Brussels.
A Bachelor's degree worth 180 ECTS credits over three years, combining arts and theory.
A Bachelor's degree worth 180 ECTS credits over three years, combining arts and theory.
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.
Fontys Academy of the Arts – Circus and Performance Art
TilburgNetherlands
Four-year Bachelor's degree in Tilburg: contemporary circus and performing arts. Specializations, creation, admission by audition, in English.
Stockholms konstnärliga högskola (SKH)
StockholmSweden
SKH provides training in contemporary circus arts in Stockholm.
The Bachelor's (180 ECTS) and Master's programs combine technical skills and creativity.
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).
Accademia Cirko Vertigo – Fondazione Cirko Vertigo
Grugliasco (TO)Italy
Cirko Vertigo trains contemporary circus artists in Turin. Its 3-year program is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and combines performance, creation and theory.
AFUK – Academy For Utæmmet Kreativitet
København Denmark
AFUK in Copenhagen offers contemporary circus training at two levels. Acrobatics, juggling and aerial arts from Monday to Friday.
Circus Arc
ChambéryFrance
A leading institution in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for technical development. ACM certified preparatory and professional courses.
CADC Balthazar
MontpellierFrance
A leading center for circus arts training and professional practice. From age 3, children and teenagers discover a multidisciplinary approach.
CAU Granada – Escuela Internacional de Circo y Teatro
OgíjaresSpain
CAU Granada has been training circus arts in Andalusia since 2009. Acrobatics, theatre and creation lead to professionalism.
Center de les Arts del Circ Rogelio Rivel – Barcelona
BarcelonaSpain
The Rogelio Rivel Circus Arts Centre has been training circus artists in Barcelona since 1999.
Acrobatics, aerial arts, creation : professional training, workshops and discovery for all.
Acrobatics, aerial arts, creation : professional training, workshops and discovery for all.
Circonove – Escola de Circo de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de CompostelaSpain
Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult
Circonove provides training in acrobatics, aerial arts, and juggling for people from 3 years old to adults. The venue also hosts artists, residencies, and socio-educational circus programs.
CircuSchool Hungary / Baross Imre Artistaképző
BudapestHungary
BIAK trains young circus performers in Budapest, combining school and circus arts.
They perform on the Grand Circus stage.
They perform on the Grand Circus stage.
Cirkus Cirkör – Stockholm
NorsborgSweden
Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult
Cirkus Cirkör trains children, teenagers and professionals in Alby (Sweden).
Juggling, acrobatics, trapeze and aerial arts at Cirkörhuset.
Juggling, acrobatics, trapeze and aerial arts at Cirkörhuset.
Jules Verne Circus
AmiensFrance
A preparatory school for the major circus schools, created in 1982 in Amiens. Two-year training combining acrobatics, dance, acting and specialization.
Copenhagen Contemporary Circus College (CCCC) – Copenhagen
København Denmark
The CCCC, a private contemporary circus school in Copenhagen , offers a 3-year professional program and internships. Located in Holmen , it combines technical training, creative development, and professional preparation.
CRAC of Lomme
LOMMEFrance
The CRAC in Lomme provides training in circus arts from the age of 2, including juggling, aerial arts and CPES.
This circus village combines creation, residencies and professional training .
This circus village combines creation, residencies and professional training .
CREAT – Training and Creation in Circling Arts
ValènciaSpain
CREAT, a contemporary circus school in Valencia , provides two years of training in circus arts. Workshops, classes, and creative projects complement this multidisciplinary curriculum.
Dominika Knap – Circus Pedagogy Training
LublinPoland
Dominika Knap provides training in circus pedagogy in Lublin. Juggling and acrobatics become tools for inclusion and cooperation.
National Circus School of Châtellerault
ChâtelleraultFrance
ENCC has been training people in circus arts since 1995, from recreational to higher education.
It combines specialties, dance, play and creation, all the way to the top schools.
ENACR
Rosny-sous-BoisFrance
ENACR provides training in circus arts, from amateurs as young as 3 to professionals.
It offers a DEUST, the DE teacher qualification and internships under its big top.
Escola de Circo do Chapitô – EPAOE – Lisboa
LisboaPortugal
The Escola de Circo do Chapitô in Lisbon provides training in circus arts.
It combines professional training with inclusive social action.
It combines professional training with inclusive social action.
Escuela de Circo Carampa – Madrid
MadridSpain
A historic circus school in Madrid since 1994, it trains artists and amateurs under two big tops. Classes for children, teenagers, adults, creation and circus arts.
FLIC Scuola di Circo – Torino
Torino TOItaly
FLIC, a contemporary circus school in Turin since 2002, trains artists and amateurs. Juggling, acrobatics, trapeze and shows complete its offering.
INAC – National Institute of Circular Art
Vila Nova de FamalicãoPortugal
INAC offers a 2-year contemporary circus training program in Vila Nova de Famalicão. FEDEC Centre: acrobatics, aerial arts, balances, creation, residencies.
Kantonsschule Schüpfheim – Gymnasium Plus, Circus Arts sector
SchüpfheimSwitzerland
From 2026, Schüpfheim will offer a high school diploma specializing in Circus Arts. This five-year program combines general studies with circus training.
Ki omOs Kineitai – ROES Theater
AthènesGreece
Ki omOs Kineitai, a company and training center in Athens, has been blending circus, acrobatics and dance since 2003. Courses, workshops and creative laboratory open to all.
Koulutuskeskus Salpaus – SaSak
LahtiFinland
Koulutuskeskus Salpaus – SaSak is a professional circus school in Lahti, Finland, training students to become circus artists. The curriculum combines technique, acrobatics, creativity, and safety for working in companies or solo.
La Higuera – Escuela de Circo Aéreo
Las Rozas de MadridSpain
La Higuera trains children and adults in aerial arts in Las Rozas.
Courses, internships and MovA, its professional training in aerial movement.
Courses, internships and MovA, its professional training in aerial movement.
La Pèrgola – Escola de Circ de Si lo sé no me cuelgo
Les Masies de VoltregàSpain
La Pèrgola, a circus school in La Gleva (Catalonia) since 2012, trains children, teenagers and adults. Acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts and collective creation combine technique and expression.
The Samovar / The Smallest Circus
BagneuxFrance
The PPCM in Bagneux combines circus arts, urban culture, school and professional training. It trains 1,500 students, from early childhood education to higher education.
Państwowa Szkoła Sztuki Cyrkowej w Julinku
LesznoPoland
The Julinek public school provides three years of training in circus arts. From the second year onwards, each student specializes for 12 hours per week.
Piccola Scuola di Circo – Milano
Milano MIItaly
Circus school in Milan since 1991. Amateur and advanced courses under the big top.
SALTO – International Circus School
MaiaPortugal
SALTO, a contemporary circus school near Porto.
Professional training and amateur practice since 2016.
Professional training and amateur practice since 2016.
SENECA INTENSIV – Preparatory School for Contemporary Circus
BerlinGermany
SENECA INTENSIV provides training in contemporary circus in Berlin. Ten months combining acrobatics, aerial arts, juggling and creation.
State Ballett- und Artistikschule Berlin
BerlinGermany
The Staatliche Ballett- und Artistikschule Berlin, a German public school , trains students in circus arts. Acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts , and dance lead to a state diploma for artists.
Suomen Nuorisosirkusliitto Pedagoginen sirkusohjaajakoulutus
HelsinkiFinland
National training for circus teachers in Finland. Six sessions, from August 2026 to early 2027, combining theory and practice.
Vaivé Circ – Escuela de Circo y Training Profesional
Bonrepòs i MirambellSpain
Aerial circus school in Valencia : courses for everyone, from recreational to two-year professional training. Workshops, residencies and open training for artists.
National Centers (PNC) & Nurseries
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.
CAU Granada – Escuela Internacional de Circo y Teatro
OgíjaresSpain
CAU Granada has been training circus arts in Andalusia since 2009. Acrobatics, theatre and creation lead to professionalism.
Circonove – Escola de Circo de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de CompostelaSpain
Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult
Circonove provides training in acrobatics, aerial arts, and juggling for people from 3 years old to adults. The venue also hosts artists, residencies, and socio-educational circus programs.
Cirku Kombëtar – Studio of the National Circus of Albania
TiranaAlbania
Founded in 1959 in Tirana, Cirku Kombëtar combines a professional company and a training studio. It transmits acrobatics, juggling, clowning and aerial arts through performances and pedagogy.
El Circo Azul – Café de las Artes Teatro – Santander
SantanderSpain
El Circo Azul has been training in circus arts in Santander since 2009. Acrobatics, juggling, trapeze and the En la Cuerda Floja festival.
INAC – National Institute of Circular Art
Vila Nova de FamalicãoPortugal
INAC offers a 2-year contemporary circus training program in Vila Nova de Famalicão. FEDEC Centre: acrobatics, aerial arts, balances, creation, residencies.
High Schools, Universities & Adapted Circus
Bioporos Circus Camp
CorfouGreece
Bioporos Circus Camp introduces circus arts to all ages in Corfu. Juggling, clowning and acrobatics in an organic farm.
Circus Lesvos
Île de Lesbos,Greece
Social circus in Lesbos : juggling and acrobatics workshops for refugees and locals. It promotes confidence, cooperation and intercultural encounters.
CircuSchool Hungary / Baross Imre Artistaképző
BudapestHungary
BIAK trains young circus performers in Budapest, combining school and circus arts.
They perform on the Grand Circus stage.
They perform on the Grand Circus stage.
Cirkus Cirkör – Stockholm
NorsborgSweden
Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult
Cirkus Cirkör trains children, teenagers and professionals in Alby (Sweden).
Juggling, acrobatics, trapeze and aerial arts at Cirkörhuset.
Juggling, acrobatics, trapeze and aerial arts at Cirkörhuset.
Fundația PARADA
BucarestRomania
PARADA, a Romanian foundation established in 1996, helps disadvantaged youth through circus arts. Juggling, acrobatics, and group performances develop confidence and cooperation.
MOS Różanystok – Grupa Cyrkowa CYRKPLOZJA
Dąbrowa BiałostockaPoland
The CYRKPLOZJA group introduces troubled teenagers to circus arts in Poland. Juggling, acrobatics and fire shows build confidence and perseverance .
Szkoła Podstawowa w Sobiechach – Pedagogika Cyrku
BudryPoland
The primary school in Sobiechaty (Varmerie-Masuria) is integrating juggling into its educational program.
The Młodzi Kreatywni project develops coordination and cooperation from 2026 onwards.
TRAPITI
AndovceSlovakia
TRAPITI blends social circus and juggling adapted for inclusion.
Workshops, Erasmus+ and stilts in the service of inclusive circus.
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