HOW TO APPLY

Auditions for VCASS 2026 Entry are now open.

International students, please visit the International Student page.

Please read all the information below.

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How do I apply to be a student at VCASS?

1. Apply online

• Please first make sure you are eligible to apply (see content below) to attend VCASS.
• Complete your online application.
• You will be required to make a payment.

2. Video Audition for Music, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts (Dance - no video required unless International Applicant)

• Music, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts candidates are required to complete a video audition. 

3. Offers are made

• You will be notified by email of the outcome of your audition. The number of vacancies within each program dictates the number of offers made.

4. On Site Auditions

• Please find the following dates for consideration and planning for Dance on site and call back on site auditions at VCASS. 
• Note that these dates are subject to change, so please refer back to this page for any future updates.

Dates Scheduled for On Site Auditions:

Audition Application Process

1. Watch the video 'Tips on preparing a VCASS audition video'

Applicants watch: Tips on preparing a VCASS audition video

2. Assemble all required PDF documents

• Small photo (can be a JPEG)
• Copy of Semester TWO report from previous year
• Student Statement - Why would you like to attend VCASS

3. Record one unedited video (Dance - no video required unless International Applicant)

• See the requirements outlined in PDFs at the bottom of this page for your chosen program.
• Your audition video should be submitted as one continuous video.
• Required your final video must be uploaded in MP4 format How to convert your video to MP4 format
• This video must include:
• A spoken introduction stating your name, current year level, stream you are applying for and a brief summary telling us about yourself
• Specific illustrations/demonstrations of your skills are in line with the audition requirements below.

4. Complete online application

5. Upload your video into your application

6. Pay and submit your application

Select entry enrolment at VCASS

We are a select-entry Secondary School for the education and training of talented dancers, musicians, theatre and visual art students. Entry into VCASS is by audition only.

We are not a locally zoned school.

We do not offer homestay arrangements.

There is a non-refundable processing fee of $100.00 which applies to all applications.

Am I eligible to apply?

To apply you must be an Australian resident or an international student that is able to apply for an appropriate visa, if offered placement at the school.

If you are an international student, please visit the International Student page.

Places in our dance, music, theatre arts and visual arts are highly sought after and students are selected on the basis not only of existing talent but also their potential to develop in their field.

We only accept entry into the following years for each program:

Music: Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Dance: Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Theatre Arts: Current Year 10 for entry into Year 11
Visual Arts: Current Year 10 for entry into Year 11

AUDITION CLOSING DATES

PROGRAM SPECIFIC AUDITION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE CONTENT RELATED LINKS BELOW.