If your child is between the ages of 12 and 17, this program is designed to support both their academic success and provide a deep dive into the world of the circus arts. Along the way, students will build motor, social, psychological and emotional skills through training that’s tailored to their stage of physical and mental development.
The High School Circus Studies program offers a progressive path throughout high school that keeps students motivated and invested in their growth. Your child will emerge from their journey stronger.
From Secondary 1 to 5, students will follow a training program focused on developing strong foundations and perfecting the discipline they’ve chosen, punctuated by regular evaluations to track their progress every step of the way.
Secondary 1 and 2
Students focus on building a solid foundation (both physically and artistically) while discovering aerial and balance-based circus disciplines. They also begin to explore body awareness and movement.
An internal evaluation will determine whether students are ready to move on to Secondary 3.
Secondary 3
Students focus on building a solid foundation (both physically and artistically) while discovering solo disciplines such as the Cyr wheel, acrobatic bike and German wheel, along with duo and trio disciplines. This year is all about helping students explore their options and prepare to choose a main specialty in view of the next year.
Secondary 4 and 5
Students focus on developing and refining a primary circus discipline of their choice. They train alongside students in the preparatory program for Higher Education during dedicated sessions of their discipline. Physical conditioning (muscular training and flexibility) as well as basic techniques in both classical and contemporary dance continue to be a key part of the curriculum alongside maintaining solid basic techniques.
Registration $50*
Secondary 1 and 2 (a.m.) $2,800*
Secondary 3–5 (p.m.) $4,000*
*Taxes not included for people aged 15 and older. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Secondary 1 and 2), 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Secondary 3–5)
Students wishing to enter the program must first register with the school board in their area, then take part in auditions at the École de cirque de Québec.
Audition dates:
After registration, details for auditions will be sent to you by email.
Auditions registration deadlines:
*Dates subject to change.
Go to the school’s registration platform, Qidigo, before the registration deadline.
Then simply follow the steps below:
Sign up for auditions
Complete the registration process with the relevant school board.
Create a “Parent” or “Tutor” profile on Qidigo ;
Create a “Child” profile (go to Profile > Family > Add family member).
Register for the chosen audition and pay the registration fee. You will then receive a confirmation.
Each candidate will be evaluated on the following criteria: :
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Fanny Laneuville-Castonguay, coordinator of the High School Circus Studies program, at
Audition decisions will be sent to you by email in the week following the audition.
You also need approval from one of our two partner schools (Cardinal-Roy or de La Seigneurie) in order to be officially accepted into the program.
