Acting Schools Tuition Guide

Listed below are all the acting/theatre schools in Canada and their associated tuition fees. Please note that fees are subject to change without notice, and it is highly recommended that you visit the provided links for the most up-to-date information.*

British Columbia

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
Capilano University	Acting for Stage & Screen	Diploma	36 months	n/a
Capilano University	Musical Theatre	Diploma	36 months	n/a
Langara College	Theatre Arts (Studio 58)	Diploma	36 months	n/a
Langara College	Film Arts (Acting) Certificate	Certificate	8 months	$5,000
Methodica	Method Acting	Diploma	16 months	n/a
Pacific Film & New Media Academy	Acting For The Screen	Diploma	8 months	$10,200
SAFT Studios	Full-Time Course	Certificate	6 months	$9,500
SchoolCreative	Level 1 – The Inner Actor	Certificate	6 months	$9,500
SchoolCreative	Level 2 – The Inspired Actor	Certificate	6 months	$9,500
Simon Fraser University	Theatre Performance Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of British Columbia	Acting Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of British Columbia	Theatre Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of Victoria	Theatre Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
VanArts	Acting for Film & Television	Diploma	9 months	$14,750
Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts	Dramatic Arts Program	Certificate	6 months	$9,735
Vancouver Film School	Acting Essentials	Certificate	4 months	$6,750
Vancouver Film School	Acting for Film & Television	Diploma	12 months	$19,750

Alberta

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
Playhouse North School of Theatre	Two Year Intensive Conservatory program	Certificate	24 months	Unvailable
Red Deer College	Drama Major	Diploma	24 months	$9,095
Rosebud School of the Arts	Certificate in Theatre Foundations	Certificate	n/a	$8,545
Rosebud School of the Arts	Mentorship Acting Level 1,2,3	Diploma	n/a	$22,520
Rosebud School of the Arts	Mentorship Dramatic Arts Level 1,2,3	Diploma	8 months	$22,520
University of Alberta	Drama Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of Alberta	Acting Major	Degree	48 months	n/a

Saskatchewan

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
University of Saskatchewan	Drama Major	Degree	48 months	Unvailable

Manitoba

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
University of Winnipeg	Acting and Directing	Degree	48 months	n/a

Ontario

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
Brock University	Dramatic Arts	Degree	48 months	n/a
Humber College	Acting for Film & Television	Diploma	24 months	n/a
Humber College	Theatre Performance	Diploma	36 months	n/a
Queen’s University	Drama Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
Ryerson University	Performance Acting	Degree	48 months	n/a
Seneca College	Acting for Camera and Voice	Diploma	24 months	n/a
Sheridan Institute of Technology	Theatre and Drama Studies	Degree	48 months	n/a
Sheridan Institute of Technology	Performing Arts – Preparation	Diploma	12 months	$3,759
Sheridan Institute of Technology	Music Theatre – Performance	Diploma	36 months	$9,507
The Acting Academy	One Year Professional	n/a	12 months	$1,800
The Players Academy	Music Theatre – Performance	Certificate	7 months	$6,148
Toronto Academy of Acting	Full Time Film Acting Program	Certificate	3 months	$5,500
University of Guelph	Theatre Studies	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of Waterloo	Drama Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of Windsor	Acting Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
University of Windsor	Drama Major	Degree	48 months	n/a
York University	Performance Major	Degree	48 months	n/a

Quebec

School	Program	Credential	Length	Tuition CDN
National Theatre School of Canada	Acting	Diploma	36 months	$13,200

* Student fees, textbooks and materials are not factored into the cost of a program, although some schools may already include these in their tuition fees.