BTEC Performing Arts College in Essex

THE specialist unit for 16-18 year olds

A bespoke training which  enables students to develop their education with the best of today’s industry.
Apply For September 2025

ACPA offers a Fully Funded BTEC In Dance Or Performing Arts Course for 16-18 year olds.

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

The course is a two-year full-time course which sits at level 3 on the national framework and is equivalent to 3 A Levels. The course is suitable for students between the ages of 16-19 and is government funded with 16 hours of guided learning per week. There is an option to ‘top up’ that is also available for students who wish to partake in adding more training hours to their timetable and participate in additional skill classes (to upgrade to the top-up course, an additional fee is applied.) The course also attracts extra UCAS points through the Teacher Training, LAMDA, Trinity College & ISTD examinations.

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About Our Course

Our course encompasses all aspects of performing arts – particularly in Dance – giving each student an excellent grounding of Dance, Singing and Acting and developing individuality and performance skills.  

Our fully funded BTEC in Dance or Performing Arts will be delivered and funded in partnership with SCL Creative

YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS

WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Dance OR Performing Arts qualification is recognised by colleges and universities and therefore allows progression via many pathways.

QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNISED WIDELY THROUGHOUT THE UK

WHAT ARE BTEC QUALIFICATIONS?

BTECs are work-related qualifications suitable for a wide range of students, built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow progression to university

Adagio College is A Leading Performing Arts Centre in Essex, under the direction of Principal Bronwen Patching.

The ethos which lies at the heart of the college is to dream, perform, achieve.