SLP College Leeds

• Location: Garford, England,
• Year of foundation: 1991,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

SLP College Leeds is a private performing arts college located in the district of Leeds, England.

SLP College Leeds has been operating since 1991, with a nearly 30-year history of successfully training dancers and musicians. Its courses are highly rated by national and international agencies, making SLP College Leeds in demand not only among local but also among international applicants. Despite the many applications received annually, the college's educational system adheres to an individual approach to each student, which is achieved by small class sizes and personalization of the curriculum. The teaching staff, who have the highest qualifications and many years of experience in their fields, know each student personally, support him during classes and outside of school hours.

SLP College Leeds is one of the UK's leading learning platforms for young talent. A distinctive feature of the college has always been the creativity and diversity of students and teachers, a warm and friendly atmosphere. All staff, whether teachers or assistants, are committed to making all students feel special and appreciated.

Comprehensive support for each student is the main goal of SLP College Leeds. Students are provided with individual classes with teachers, professional training with experienced athletes, consultations with nutritionists  so that the pupils maintain good physical shape and an emotional state.

SLP College Leeds has an art school for children from 2.5 to 18 years old.

SLP College Leeds does not have its own residential buildings, but it offers assistance in finding suitable housing near the studying grounds.

In their free time, students of SLP College Leeds are focused on developing their creative skills: they attend external events, participate in speeches, master classes and seminars of leading industry experts. During the year, many concerts and theatrical performances are held, in which students will be able to show their talent to a wider audience.

• "Outstanding" ranking from Ofsted,
• Graduates get jobs in the leading cultural centers of the country and abroad,
• The teachers are professionals in music, theater and dance with many years of experience, their own achievements,
• Academic support not only within classes, but also after them,
• Individual approach to each student.

SLP College Leeds is located in Garford, Leeds Metropolitan Area. Its buildings provide a modern infrastructure for the development of creative talents, including 16 specialized studios:

• Two ballet studios,
• Three fully equipped dance studios with Harlequin spring floors, one of which is a full ballroom,
• 100-seat studio theater with light and sound equipment,
• Acting, singing, dancing studios,
• Multipurpose classrooms,
• Gymnasium, which has a separate physiotherapy room.

The college provides its students with a wide range of resources: not only does they have a well-equipped library with books, CDs and DVDs, but they also have a PC with internet access. Also, Garford has opened additional buildings, including a newly built library that can be accessed after the college ends.

On campus there is a student café and a public area with hot and cold drinks, snacks. For convenience, the building is also equipped with locker rooms, showers and toilets, individual lockers for all students. There are also quiet reading areas, rooms for student consultations. The college is located on its own territory with parking, provides access for the disabled and elevators to all floors.

The academic calendar consists of three semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-March,
• Summer: April-July.

Classes are held on weekdays, rest is provided on weekends and holidays.

The annual cost of the programs covers services such as:

• All tuition costs,
• Private vocal lessons,
• A public show at the end of the year,
• Speeches in the hall.

The list of additional costs will include:

• Registration fees,
• Books and stationery,
• Professional photography,
• Spotlight Membership,
• Deposit for the costume,
• Clothes for dancing,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process stipulates several stages:

• Submission of online application, required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Audition,
• Obtaining an official letter of admission,
• Arrive on campus to start classes.

Many graduates of SLP College Leeds almost immediately start a creative career after completing their studies, get jobs in leading theaters, concert halls in the UK and other countries, including the West End, the Royal Norwich Theater. Some of them travel with performances around the world, getting leading roles in such productions as:

• "Cinderella",
• "Christmas!",
• "Star Express",
• "Beauty and the Beast",
• "The Lion King".

For admission to SLP College Leeds, applicants must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Diploma of secondary education, evaluation certificates.

Since the teaching is conducted entirely in English, the candidate needs a fairly high level of language skills. The main criterion for admission to the programs will be audition.

The Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA) are scholarships funded by EFSA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) and can be applied for by students from the UK, EU. These awards are offered to students who demonstrate the greatest potential for success in the profession. Only students who have completed an approved qualification from Trinity College London will be eligible for consideration for the award.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision