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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cirkus Cirkör – Stockholm

NorsborgSweden

Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult

Cirkus Cirkör trains children, teenagers and professionals in Alby (Sweden).
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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cirkus Cirkör – Stockholm

NorsborgSweden

Early childhoodChildTeenagerAdult

Cirkus Cirkör trains children, teenagers and professionals in Alby (Sweden).
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.