Arts Academy

POWIIS Arts Academy is a specialist addition to our regular POWIIS programme.

POWIIS Arts Academy will eventually cater for students who have aspirations and talents in all four major strands of the arts – music, drama, art and design, and dance; our current cohorts focus on students who have a talent or passion for the performing arts, specifically music or theatre.

POWIIS Arts Academy (performing arts strand)

Our Arts Academy programme, exclusively open to POWIIS Balik Pulau students, is a specialist programme for those who wish to immerse themselves in performing arts alongside their studies at POWIIS. Students of the Arts Academy have access to exclusive opportunities, excellent facilities, renowned experts and specialist pathways that support their journey to artistic excellence.

Arts Academy students not only receive rigorous training in their chosen musical instrument(s), singing or acting, but also attend regular workshops and masterclasses, led by renowned experts in their field, and are exposed to an array of opportunities to perform, and participate in trips, camps and activities with other similarly gifted students.

Our academy’s programme focuses on the development of technical proficiency skills, advanced musical/theatrical understanding and appreciation, ensemble playing and acting, and honing performance skills. Through the academy programme, students are consistently working with renowned professional artists who support them to cultivate their skills and enhance their ability to think critically through professional conversation with our highly qualified team.

Our PAA programme is tailor made to nurture the development of career-related skills such as marketing, networking and entrepreneurship. The ultimate goal is to help your child achieve their artistic ambitions, whether that be performing professionally, teaching, composing, producing or any other career path involving the Arts. As a graduate of the POWIIS Arts Academy, your child will be well equipped to succeed in the highly competitive arts and creative industries.

Who can enrol in the POWIIS Arts Academy?

The Arts Academy is exclusive to students of POWIIS Balik Pulau.  Any student (or prospective student) in years 7 to 13 who has a talent or passion for performing arts is welcome to audition for a place. Membership is available at two levels: Premium and Standard – please the the infographic below for details –HERE

How much does it cost?

Please see our schedule of fees for both premium and standard membership; scholarships are available for students with exceptional talents.

Does my child have to board to be part of the POWIIS Arts Academy?

No, both boarders and day students are equally welcome, although our boarders do enjoy after-hours access to our music facilities, enabling extended practice and rehearsals. To find out more about this unique programme, please contact [email protected]