Before You Apply

Course Fees and Student Funding

When applying for a course at Addict Dance Academy, students are responsible for ensuring that they have appropriate funding in place to meet the costs of their studies.

Course pages clearly identify the applicable tuition fees, together with any uniform and enrichment fees. Uniform and enrichment fees are applied consistently to students on the relevant course.

Further Education – 16–18 and Adult Students

Full-time courses for students aged 16–18 may be fully funded where the student meets the relevant government funding eligibility requirements. However, the rules governing eligibility are dependent on a number of factors, which may include the student’s age, previous qualifications and learning, residency and individual circumstances.

It is therefore important that prospective students discuss their circumstances with Addict Dance Academy as part of the application process. We will assess the information available to us and advise where possible whether the course may be eligible for government funding.

Where a student does not meet the requirements for a fully funded place, they will be responsible for meeting the applicable course fees. Depending on the course and the student’s circumstances, this may include accessing an Advanced Learner Loan.

Further information about Advanced Learner Loans is available from the UK Government:

Advanced Learner Loan – GOV.UK

Higher Education Student Finance

Students applying for Higher Education courses may be eligible for financial support through the student funding agency applicable to their normal place of residence. Depending on eligibility, this may include support towards tuition fees and financial assistance towards living costs, such as a Maintenance Loan or other grants and allowances.

Eligibility and the level of support available are determined by the relevant funding agency and may depend on factors including residency, nationality or immigration status, age, previous study, household income, the course being studied and the institution providing the course.

Students should apply directly to the funding agency for the UK nation in which they normally reside. The relevant agencies are:

England – Student Finance England
Students normally resident in England can apply for student finance through Student Finance England. Support may include Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans, subject to eligibility.

Student Finance England – GOV.UK

Wales – Student Finance Wales
Students normally resident in Wales can apply through Student Finance Wales. Eligible students may be able to access support towards tuition fees and living costs.

Student Finance Wales

Scotland – Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
Students normally resident in Scotland can apply to SAAS for Higher Education funding. Depending on eligibility, support can include tuition fee support, student loans and bursaries for living costs.

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

Northern Ireland – Student Finance Northern Ireland
Students normally resident in Northern Ireland can apply through Student Finance Northern Ireland. Depending on eligibility, support can include Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans, Maintenance Grants and other forms of financial assistance.

Student Finance Northern Ireland

Students should apply as early as possible and should not assume that funding will automatically be available. The relevant funding agency will make the final decision regarding eligibility and entitlement.

Changes to Student Funding

Student funding arrangements are subject to change as a result of changes to government policy, legislation and regulation. The information provided above is intended as general guidance and should not be regarded as confirmation that an individual student is eligible for funding or that a particular level of funding will be available.

Students are responsible for checking their individual eligibility and funding entitlement directly with the relevant funding agency before commencing their studies.

International Students and Immigration Status

Addict Dance Academy is currently unable to enrol students who require a UK Student visa or other visa sponsorship to study with us.

Students who are not UK nationals but have an existing right to study in the UK may be considered for admission, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements. Where applicable, students may be asked to provide evidence of their immigration status, including a valid Home Office share code.

Addict Dance Academy will review such applications on an individual basis and, where appropriate, in consultation with our partner organisations.

Addict Dance Academy is currently progressing its registration with the Office for Students (OfS) as part of its ongoing regulatory arrangements. Students should be aware that changes to regulatory arrangements may affect student finance arrangements in future academic years.

We will continue to provide students with the latest information as arrangements develop.

Entry Requirements, Auditions and Prior Learning

Each course at Addict Dance Academy has defined minimum entry requirements. Meeting these requirements does not, however, guarantee admission, and applicants who do not meet the standard requirements are still encouraged to contact us and discuss their circumstances.

All applicants are assessed consistently and fairly against the requirements of their chosen course. Where an audition forms part of the admissions process, it provides an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their practical skills, potential and suitability for the course alongside their existing qualifications and experience.

Successful Audition

For courses where an audition is required, a successful audition is a condition of admission. Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of practical ability, potential, commitment and suitability for the demands of their chosen course.

The audition process is designed to provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities beyond their academic qualifications and previous educational experience. It allows the Academy to assess each applicant consistently against the skills and attributes required for the course.

An applicant who meets the published academic entry requirements will not automatically be offered a place. A place can only be offered where the applicant has also successfully completed the required audition and met the Academy’s admissions criteria.

Equally, where an applicant does not meet the standard academic entry requirements, a successful audition does not in itself guarantee admission. Their qualifications, previous learning, experience and individual circumstances will also be considered as part of the admissions process.

International Qualifications

For applicants who have gained qualifications outside the UK, including EU and international qualifications, these will be considered against the relevant UK entry requirements. Where appropriate, qualification equivalencies may be assessed using UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) guidance and qualification comparison services.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not hold the published minimum qualifications may still be considered where they can demonstrate relevant professional experience, vocational training or other prior learning. Depending on the course and the individual circumstances, this may be considered through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or another recognised admissions process.

APL does not remove the requirement to demonstrate suitability for the course. Where an audition is required, applicants will still need to successfully complete the audition as part of the admissions process.

Discussing Your Circumstances

If you are unsure whether you meet the published entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Team before applying. We can discuss your qualifications, experience and training and advise you on the options available.

When applying, applicants should provide full details of their qualifications, professional experience, vocational training and other relevant learning. Providing comprehensive information at the application stage will enable Addict Dance Academy to assess your previous learning and experience appropriately and determine whether an alternative entry route may be available.

All of our courses are 100% course work which will be a mix of workshops, rehearsals, portfolios, presentations and writing.

For students applying for our level 3 courses, there may an option for you to resit Maths and English GCSE which will be discussed at your interview.

We want you to achieve! As we are a vocational performing arts college, we know that students want to work practically in their learning. We have extensive experience of supporting students who struggle with academic work. On your application form, please indicate if you have any needs to disclose so we can discuss a plan for support.

The welfare of all our students is paramount and we work closely with a range of partners to help solve a variety of issues. For students on the BTEC programmes, there may be limited financial support offered for students facing hardship whilst studying.  In the first instance, students should speak to thier tutor or programme lead to determine what support is availbe. 

At Addict Dance Academy, we work with a variety of partners to support students whilst studying with us. If you have any long-term medical conditions, mental health difficulties, physical disability or learning difficulties which impact your studies, we will need to discuss what they are and how we might support you.  You will need to disclose and provide evidence of your disability, learning difficulty or long-term medical condition in order for us to be able to provide you with support. Please contact us to discuss how we might help.

If you are a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a disability or long term health condition that impacts your study. DSA is paid on top of your other student finance and it helps pay the extra costs you may have because of your disability. They don’t have to be repaid. How much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income. For more information on DSA have a look at the government website https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

2026 / 27

Term 1 September 14^th  – December 18th

Half Term October 19th – 23rd

Term 2 January 4th – March 19^th (Please note Move It is 19^th to 21^st of March)

Half Term February 15th – 20th

Term 3 April 5th – July 8th

Please note that term 3 does not have a Half Term break

Student Finance Wales Funding – 2026/27

We are pleased to confirm that Addict Dance Academy’s eligible Higher Education courses have been designated for Student Finance Wales funding for the 2026/27 academic year.

New students commencing their studies in 2026/27 may apply for Student Finance Wales funding, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements set by Student Finance Wales. This designation applies to eligible new entrants for the 2026/27 academic year only.

Future Funding Arrangements

Addict Dance Academy is currently reviewing its future position in relation to direct registration and designation with Student Finance Wales, in consultation with our university and other partners. This review is ongoing and no decision has yet been made regarding the arrangements that will apply beyond the current academic year.

Students should therefore not assume that the current 2026/27 designation or funding arrangements will automatically continue for future intakes. Any future arrangements will be communicated once they have been confirmed.

Tuition Fee Funding

Students should be aware that the level of funding available from Student Finance Wales may not cover the full tuition fee charged by Addict Dance Academy.

For the 2026/27 academic year, Student Finance Wales funding is available up to £6,525, while Addict Dance Academy’s current tuition fee is £9,000, subject to review. This creates a current potential shortfall of £2,475.

Students should therefore ensure that they understand how any difference between their available student finance and the tuition fee will be met before accepting a place. Any tuition fee balance not covered by Student Finance Wales would remain payable in accordance with the Academy’s published fee arrangements.

If You Are Considering Self-Funding

If you remain interested in studying at Addict Dance Academy and are considering self-funding your training, you are very welcome to continue with your application. Our admissions team can discuss the current fee arrangements with you and help you understand the funding options available based on your individual circumstances.

Students considering applying for a course that does not have the relevant funding designation should be aware that they may be responsible for the full tuition fees, as well as their own living and other study-related costs. Students should establish their eligibility for financial support with the relevant funding body before committing to a course.

Funding and Fee Changes

Please be aware that course designation, the level of funding available through Student Finance Wales, and Addict Dance Academy’s tuition fees are subject to government policy, regulatory and legislative requirements and ongoing review. The position may therefore change for future academic years.

The information provided above relates specifically to the 2026/27 academic year and should not be taken as confirmation of funding arrangements for subsequent years.

Students should check their individual eligibility and funding entitlement directly with Student Finance Wales before making decisions about their studies.

Further information is available from Student Finance Wales:

Student Finance Wales

If you would like to discuss the funding arrangements or your application further, please contact our team at applications@addictdanceacademy.co.uk. You may also wish to contact Student Finance Wales directly for advice regarding your individual eligibility and available funding.