2012 Applications
It’s not too late! Auditions and Interviews for 2012 Acting, Music Theatre and Technical courses are still open but will be closing soon. Click here for important dates and course information.

Professional Acting
Shoot on location... Our Advanced Diploma leads the industry in professional acting, movement and voice training for stage or screen... read more

Music Theatre
Act, sing and dance your way to the top by becoming a ‘triple threat’ performer. Our Certificate IV in Music Theatre delivers... read more

Flexible Training
Feel the passion! ‘The CORE’ is a Certificate III course in stage and screen performance with either full-time or part-time options... read more

Backstage Courses
Let them shine! Not everyone wants to be in the limelight. Get certified in technical production or stage management... read more

Overseas Students Entry Requirements

An International student is someone who requires a student visa to live in Australia for the duration of their course. A student visa is required for any full time course that is longer than three months. Information about the type of visa you may need can be found here. The Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) issues the actual student visa and ACTT monitors student attendance and other visa requirements. If you think you may be an International student, read on to find out more.

Application Process for International Students

1. Decide which course you want to study. If you are unsure about which course is most suitable, please contact ACTT and include information about your age, country of residence, current visa and any relevant experience or training.
2. Obtain the course information brochure, audition pieces (where applicable) and application form from ACTT. You can download the application form from the bottom of the page.
3. Return completed application form, $AUD55 audition fee (non-refundable) evidence of English language proficiency and passport photo by mail to: ACTT, 505 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

All courses require a minimum level of ability to speak and read the English language, a minimum level of English, especially for people for whom English is a second language has been set at IELTS 6. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System and there are testing centres across Australia and in most countries around the world. To locate a centre click here A bridging course may be advisable for students whose level of English is insufficient for the course. Bridging courses are offered by a number of registered English Language Schools and TAFE. A practical assessment of a student’s language and literacy is made during ACTT’s audition and interview process in the first instance to gauge the individuals’ capacity with the spoken language and ability to read from a script. Numeracy assessment is undertaken where it is critical to the nature of the course and in particular relates to some units within the qualifications drawn from the Entertainment Training Package. Language, Literacy and Numeracy support is given to students as required by individual tutors and Course supervisors. In particular, where a learning difficulty is believed to exist for a student and requires remedial work beyond the expertise of the tutor, referral is available to a number of external specialist centres. For details of what referrals are available contact the course supervisor or director. Please read the student handbook for full information about studying at ACTT prior to applying.

Audition process if applying for The CORE:

1. ACTT will confirm that your application has been receieved by email / post / telephone, and confirm the details of your audition.
2. Attend an audition in Sydney, or submit video audition tape if you are unable to attend an audition in Sydney, which should include the following:
a) Introduce yourself to camera, tell us a little about yourself, any acting training you have had previously and why you want to do this course. This needs to be close to camera and no longer than 2-3 minutes.
b) A monologue performed to camera. This should be a contemporary piece and suit your age, again you should be close to camera so we can see and hear you clearly, no longer than 2- 3 minutes.
c) Applicants from non-English speaking countries should also include a monologue that is read to camera, not acted. This allows ACTT to assess the applicant’s English fluency.

Audition process for Diploma of Performance Practice:

Note: This is also called The Professional Actor Program
1. ACTT will confirm that your application has been receieved by email / post / telephone, and confirm the details of your audition.
2. Attend an audition in Sydney, or submit video audition tape if you are unable to attend an audition in Sydney, which should include the following:
a) Introduce yourself and explain why you would like to do the course
b) Perform two contrasting monologues to camera. Suitable monologues for the Diploma of Performance Practice can be found in the ACTT audition booklet for males or females.
c) If English is not your first language you may also read an extract from a book direct to camera in English. You may choose what to read out.

Once your tape has been viewed, we will advise you the results via email. We may organise a time to have a short telephone conversation to discuss a place in the course.

Enrolment Process for International Students

1. If you audition successfully, ACTT will produce a letter of offer indicating your place in the course.
2. To accept your place in the course, you must pay a deposit within the proscribed time and show proof of overseas student health cover to ACTT (health cover can be arranged on your behalf by ACTT if needed).
3. ACTT will produce an electronic confirmation of enrolment document (e-CoE) for you to facilitate your visa application / transfer.
4. Make an appointment with the appropriate immigration office to arrange your visa application or transfer (ACTT can provide information about office locations on request).
5. Once your visa has been approved, finalise your enrolment at ACTT by paying balance of fees and providing other relevant material (to be advised by ACTT).
6. ACTT welcomes you to your course!
7. There are several obligations attached to your visa that must be met once studying on your visa. One of the most important is to ensure that the college always has your current address including a new address if you move during your stay. Also there are very strict requirements regarding attendance at classes. For the full information please read the Student Handbook for Overseas Students

Please be aware that not all International students are eligible to apply for their visa onshore (i.e. within Australia). Please contact your local immigration office to clarify this.

Apply for Visa with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMIA)

(for application from within Australia)
1. Apply for the Visa subclass of 572 – Vocational Education and Training Sector. This is the sector that the principal course of study comes under. ACTT is a Vocational Education and Training provider – all courses come within this sector.
2. Relevant forms and information booklets you need can be downloaded from the DIMA website.
3. On completion of your application form, if you have undertaken a health check (if necessary), and have gathered all required documents listed in the information booklet for Visa subclass 572, you can then call the DIMA Inquiry Line on 131 881. You will be advised by an operator as to whether your application is ready for lodgment.
4. When lodging your application with DIMA, a fee of $290 applies. Payment is accepted by DIMA in the form of credit card, EFTPOS, bank cheque or Australian money order, made payable to DIMA.
5. If you are already in NSW, it is preferred that you lodge your visa application in person if possible. You must make sure that all required documents are submitted with your application. In NSW, the address for DIMIA is 81 Railway Street, Rockdale. Applications lodged by mail should be sent to:
NSW Student Centre, DIMIA Rockdale Office, PO Box 705, Rockdale, NSW 2216, AUSTRALIA
6. If you are currently overseas you can submit your visa application on line here
7.After you arrive in Australia and have commenced your studies, you can apply for permission to work.

Accommodation

There is a YHA (Youth hostel) right next door to our college where you might be able to get temporary accommodation while you look for somewhere to stay longer term. We suggest that you look for a shared house or apartment close to the Sydney CBD. You should be able to find something for around $150- $200 Aus per week. You can also check our student notice board when you arrive as there may be fellow students at ACTT who are looking for roommates.

For temporary accommodation their are two backpacker hostels located next to the College.
Wake-Up Hostel
YHA Central

For longer term accommodation there is an excellent website at www.realestate.com.au. Another website you might like to try is: www.gumtree.com.au. A few of our international students have tried this one and been successful. Another option for international students is Homestay. For a fee of approx. $200 you can be placed with a Host family for the duration of your time here. Homestay costs around $250 per week for your own room and includes some meals. To check out this option try:
Australian Homestay Network (AHN)
Homestay Network (Sydney)
Oz Homestay

The College is easily accessible from most Sydney suburbs by taking a train or bus to Central Station. Some neighboring suburbs to the Sydney CBD and close to the College are: Surry Hills, Paddington, Redfern, Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Glebe, Ultimo and Pyrmont. A little further away but still accessible are: Randwick, Kensington, North Sydney, Newtown, Annandale, Camperdown, Erskineville and Stanmore.

As us a question

Just complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible with more details. Please specify which course you are interested in, as this will help us process your enquiry more quickly. If you are requesting an ACTT Approved Audition Pieces Booklet for Professional Actor Program auditions, please indicate Male or Female.