PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL BE UPDATED AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Applications open through the TDSB portal on Monday, November 24 and close Friday December 12. All audition materials (video or slides) must be submitted through the same portal by December 12.
Please consult the TDSB website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/cpao/Central-Program-Admissions-Office/Specialized-Programs
At ESA we offer 6 exciting Arts programs for you to consider:
Contemporary Arts (found under “Visual Arts”)
Dance (found under “Performing Arts”)
Drama (found under “Performing Arts”)
Film (found under “Other Specific Arts Areas”)
Music (found under “Performing Arts”)
Music Theatre (found under “Performing Arts”)
ESA is excited to offer audition workshops to students seeking assistance with preparation of video or slide show. The workshops will be held on Wednesday Nov 19th from 4:00-5:30 at the school in Drama, Music, Music Theatre and Contemporary Arts. Dance will hold a workshop on Tuesday Nov 27th from 4:00-5:30. Students must sign up on the Google Form below and must be accompanied to the school and picked up by a parent or guardian.
For information on how to prepare for your specific auditions or portfolio submission, check out the pages linked above for each department!
Here are direct links to the TDSB Specialized Programs Application Pages:
For general application and admission information, click here.
For information on how past report cards are used in the application process, click here. NOTE: Please consult the appropriate tabs for the area of arts where you plan to apply.
To understand how the waitlist works if you are unsuccessful in your audition/application, click here.
To find a general FAQ about all Specialized programs, click here.
To learn how to upload files such as written reflections or report cards, click here.
To learn how to upload video audition material, click here.