The National School of the Arts

Learners from Grade 8 to 12 study a full range of academic subjects in addition to their chosen speciality subjects. The specialist studies foster the discipline and dedication which are pre-requisites for academic achievement. Our excellent Matric results over nearly two decades bear witness to this.
In Grade 8 and 9 the NSA complies with the national requirement of completing the General Education and Training (GET) Examination. The GET examination covers eight learning areas: languages, mathematics, social sciences (SS), natural sciences (NS), arts and culture, economic management services (EMS), technology and life orientation. In addition all learners specialize in either Art, Drama, Dance or Music.
For the FET certificate:
Grade 10 learners (from 2024) must offer the following components:
Compulsory Specialist Subject
Two languages, one being English Home Language and the other either Afrikaans or isiZulu First Additional Language.
Mathematics.
Life Orientation,
An elective component consisting of two subjects chosen from the following: History, Geography, Life Science, Physical Science or Business Studies.

• Audition Requirements

ART
ALL GRADES
Candidates must bring a selection of their art to the interview. This MUST include the following:
i. Pencil drawing of a wooden chair from life.
ii. A design, for any purpose, in colour (eg. pattern for fabric/tile etc. or a poster).
iii. A painting – such as a landscape, portrait or still life.
iv. A self-portrait from life at least 50 x 30 cm: you may use pencil, colour pencils, paint, etc.
v. A recent selection of the candidate’s own work, including Art if done at school.
Please note that all work must be the unaided original work of the candidate and may not be copies of other artwork.
Candidates must bring their own pencils, colour pencils and erasers to the auditions….Read More

• Audition Registration Form

Click here to download the Audition Registration Form

• Audition Dates

Auditions Date (by appointment only)

 
A FINAL AUDITION WILL BE HELD ON 10 JUNE 2024 AT 07:30
REGISTRATION FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR OPENS ON TUESDAY 18 APRIL 2024 AND CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY 31 MAY 2024 AT 12:00.
AUDITION APPLICATION FORMS MAY BE COLLECTED FROM THE SCHOOL FROM 18 APRIL 2024 OR CLICK HERE TO
DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM
THE NSA IS NOT ON THE GDE ONLINE SYSTEM FOR ADMISSIONS AS WE ARE A SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION. YOU MUST APPLY AT THE SCHOOL FOR ADMISSION.

• Specialist Subjects

ART
The National School of the Arts offers the widest range of ART subjects available to secondary schools. The Art subjects are taken as follows:
Grade 8 and 9
All learners will complete modules in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Jewellery Design as well as Theory of Design and Visual Arts.
Grades 10, 11 & 12
Learners are required to choose ONE of: Two Dimensional Design, Three Dimensional Design or Visual Arts.
It is compulsory to do Visual Art Theory or Design Theory.
General Information: 
The school also boasts a wonderful art gallery, in one of the school buildings designed by Gerhard Moerdyk, which is used to exhibit the learners’ work as well as for public…. Read More

• Subject Choice

Grade 8 and 9 academic subject choice
Compulsory Academic subjects

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans OR isiZulu First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences (SS)
• Natural Sciences (NS)
• Technology Education (TECH)
• Creative Arts
• Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)
• Life Orientation (LO)

Plus
ONE Specialist Field Subject (Art or Dance or Drama or Music) ie. What your child was accepted for (eg Art).
NB: Learners do ONE specialist field subject only, in addition to the compulsory Academic subjects.
Grade 10 – 12 Academic Subject Choice
 
Learners must do 4 (FOUR) Subjects from the Fundamentals Subject Group
English Home Language
Afrikaans OR isiZulu First Additional Language
Maths OR Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation.
 
Learners must do 2 (TWO) subjects from:
Physical Science
Life Sciences (Biology)
History
Business Studies
Geography
Plus ONE Specialist Field Subject (Art or Dance or Drama or Music) ie. What your child was accepted for. (eg Art)
NB: Learners do ONE specialist field subject only, in addition to the academic subjects.