Dublin Direct Enrollment - National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety School of Acting Application Requirements
You are here
- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
- Applicants must be a major or minor in Theater Arts/Drama or have EXTENSIVE theater experience
- Online Application
Applications may be considered after the published deadline on a space available basis. Please note that late applicants may be required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit upon acceptance in order to secure a place in the program. Please contact us with questions about applying after the deadline.
Submit the following in your MyIESabroad account after your Online Application is processed:
- Home School Authorization
Your on-campus study abroad advisor can either complete the Home School Authorization electronically through IES Abroad’s PartnerPortal system, or by filling out the PDF form linked above. Consult your study abroad advisor to determine how they would prefer to complete your Home School Authorization.
*Please note: All application materials should be submitted in your MyIESabroad account to IES Abroad Chicago. Do not send application materials to The National Theatre School of Ireland. Any questions regarding this program should be directed to IES Abroad Chicago.
- Official Transcript(s) for each college/university you have attended since high school. If you have multiple transcripts, IES Abroad will average the GPAs for all colleges/universities you have attended and use that cumulative GPA when reviewing your application.
- Curriculum Vitae listing performance history and special skills. See guidelines here: GSA CV Guidelines
- Digital headshot photo
- Personal Statement detailing reasons for choosing this program, academic achievements, performance history, special skills, and aspirations upon completion of the program.
- Audition Video - this should include a 30 second introduction of yourself and the two pieces you will perform, followed by two contrasting monologues (each monologue no longer than two minutes). Upload your audition video to YouTube.
- Students attending higher education institutions outside of the U.S. may need to submit English language proficiency exam results. Contact your IES Abroad Representative for more information.
Once all of these application materials have been submitted in your MyIESAbroad account, your application will undergo a preliminary review. Applicants who are successful in the first stage of application will then be required to have a phone interview.
- Interview - you will be contacted by email to arrange an interview with the Director of the NTSI. You must be prepared to discuss the choices you made in selecting your pieces from your Audition Video. You will also be asked to discuss the role of the arts in general and specifically the role of theater in society as well as how you see your own place in the world.
Pro Tip: Renew (or Apply for!) Your Passport ASAP
Passport applications and renewals are taking longer than normal these days. Save yourself from the last-minute stress by making sure you 1. Have a passport, and 2. The expiration date is at least six months after your study abroad program ends. Visit travel.state.gov to locate U.S. passport agencies in your area.
Lucky you! Ireland does not require U.S. citizens to obtain a student visa before studying abroad for a semester or longer.
Once you arrive in Ireland, you'll need to obtain an Irish Residence Permit. Learn more about registering with Irish immigration.
Not a U.S. citizen? Consult the consulate website of your passport country and contact your IES Abroad Advisor with further questions.
