Acting in English
Why choose the Acting in English program?
With a fundamental philosophy that promotes cultural diversity and international perspectives, Cours Florent has, for over twenty years, been welcoming aspiring artists from all over the world to our Acting in English program. Acting in English students are offered:
- Cours Florent’s core pedagogical expertise, which provides all the necessary tools and skills for a successful career in international theatre and cinema.
- The opportunity to study contemporary anglophone theatre approaches, exclusively in English, with instructors who are working practitioners in the theatre and cinema industries.
- The chance to benefit from an exchange of diverse cultures and skillsets, with a student body consisting of over 60 nationalities.
- A choice between either a theatre-only training or specialising in Acting for Screen, which is offered in second and third years.
- The opportunity of a participating in a bilingual track, by adding classes in French, German or Spanish (see Bilingual Programs for more information).
What to expect?
You will progress through three distinct modules: exploration, repertoire work, and collective creation. Each module brings a different rhythm, set of challenges, and artistic goals.
You can expect weekly practical sessions in which you will rehearse scenes, try out interpretations, and refine your voice, body, and presence through repetition and feedback.
You will work as part of an ensemble, sharing scenes, building material together, experimenting as a group, and learning to respond to your stage partners.
During the collective creation module, you will contribute ideas, test physical and vocal proposals, and help shape a performance from the ground up.
Throughout the training, you will meet guest artists, participate in special workshops, and explore contemporary German theater approaches.
Each module culminates in a presentation or public showing, providing an opportunity to showcase your work in front of an audience and experience real performance conditions.
Programme structure
The first year of study focuses on the foundations of the actor’s craft and the key skills every performer needs in their toolkit. Students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of acting technique, the psychology and process of acting, ensemble work, as well as major practitioners/schools of thought, and scene study.
Rehearsal techniques will be reviewed and students encouraged to develop an individual approach to character creation and analysis of a text. This year is about process rather than presentation or performance. Notions of objectives, actions and tactics are introduced, to instill necessary storytelling awareness. Emphasis is on building an actor’s toolkit and expanding knowledge of the profession.
Four assessments - known as échéances - take place at regular intervals throughout the year. These assessments are based around the following modules:
- From screen to stage (focus on scenes from series and films, focusing on technical aspects, breath and body work.)
- One and many (focus on monologues, narrative chorus, exploration of physical theatre, poetry and songs.)
- Group contrasts (focus on scenes with an ensemble cast.)
- Scene study (focus on duologue scenes, taken from texts written in the 21st century.)
Additionally, students participate in an Acting for Camera workshop, which teaches introductory techniques for screen acting.
After completing the first year of study, and having established the fundamentals of acting on both stage and screen, students are expected to choose one of two options for their second and third years:
Either
- Stage and Screen programme (focus on theatre and screen acting)
Or
- Stage programme (focus exclusively on theatre)
Stage curriculum (principal acting class : 9h/week + masterclasses + optional technical classes)
A continuation of knowledge acquired during the first year of study. Second year students learn advanced techniques for live performance and rehearsal practices, while delving deeper into classical, modern, and contemporary anglophone and international dramatic literature. Intensive character and scene work, coupled with advanced vocal and physical techniques, make up the bulk of the second year. Students work on character creation, in preparation for being directed by their principal acting teacher in public performances.
The third year of study is performance-driven. The year is divided into three modules, with a different director brought in to lead each module so as to allow students the advantage of working with different approaches and techniques. Shows are created, rehearsed and performed throughout the year, with additional focus on professional skills acquisition and preparation for entry into the industry.
Stage and Screen curriculum (principal acting class : 12h/week + masterclasses + optional technical classes)
Students choosing the Stage and Screen option split their attention between stage performance and techniques of acting for camera. They closely examine the similarities, differences, and challenges between the two mediums. Technical classes and camerawork are added to the basic performance curriculum, as well as advanced character work and emotional connection.
Third year performances consist of multi-media elements (filmed and live) as a central part of the staging and/or narrative.
Final Year Projects for both specialisms
The final project before graduation, known as Travail de Fin d’Etudes, is a key component of third year studies. Students autonomously produce a stage play or short film, which can be used as their first, introductory credit in the professional world. It is an opportunity to experience every step of the creative process, including writing, producing, directing, and performing …
These projects are subsequently presented at the Automnales festival, during the autumn term. A jury selects the best of these projects, which are given additional public presentations the following month.
In addition to the principal acting curriculum, students are encouraged to participate in technical classes. These additional and optional classes are skill-specific explorations, offering opportunities for more in-depth investigation of foundational and specialized competencies.
Technical classes are scheduled so as to allow students to take advantage of them in parallel with their main studies, and cover such subjects as subjects cover voice training, movement, improvisation, clowning, stand-up comedy, and writing for stage and screen
Any French-speaking student is welcome to participate in French technical classes. It’s worth noting that some activities are particularly suitable for improving language skills, such as the Choeur du Cours Florent.
Admission Process
- Minimum age: 17 years old
- Education level: Open to all backgrounds
- Language: Strong command of German. The entire program is taught in German
- Selection Options :
- Through an audition (in person or online), or
- Through a one‑week intensive workshop acting as the admission evaluation.
To apply to the programme Acting in English:
Additional Information
For our international students who are still developing their language level, French as a Foreign Language (Français langue étrangère/FLE) classes are also available. We have developed a unique teaching approach that is particularly well-suited to dramatic art students, with a host of practical interactive exercises
Cours Florent also allows Acting in English students access to the Free English Scholarship competition, which offers free tuition for one academic year to selected students. Following an audition process conducted in English, two or three Free English Scholarships are awarded.
3‑year programme, structured around three artistic modules each year.
Open to beginners and advanced learners, all training delivered entirely in German
The programme includes 6 hours of mandatory weekly classes in German, scheduled as follows:
- Tuesday: 12:30–15:30
- Thursday: 12:30–15:30
- Saturday: 10:00–13:00
These core classes are complemented by additional rehearsals, optional workshops, and masterclasses offered throughout the year.
The full programme takes place on the Paris campus of Cours Florent
Students are assessed continuously through their scene work, vocal and physical practice, improvisation exercises, and the final presentation of each module.
Professional certification delivered by Cours Florent.
Theatre Actor, Film Actor, Voice‑over Artist…
Tuition & fees
- First year Acting Foundations: €6,100
- Second year
- Stage: €6,000
- Stage & Screen: €6,800
- Third year
- Stage: €5,800
- Stage & Screen: €6,700
Fees include:
- annual registration fees and programme fees
Not included:
- Technical Classes, extra classes to enhance and supplement the core curriculum (additional annual fees of €395)
- French Language Class (additional annual fees of €1,730)
- First year Acting Foundations: €8,875
- Second year
- Stage: €8,765
- Stage & Screen: €9,565
Fees include a total package of the following classes:
- main Acting In English Interpretation Class (mandatory 9h/week)
- Technical classes (up to 6h/week)
- French language class (6h/week)