Drama
The PSPBB/ESAD entrance exam is held two years out of three: two classes are trained at the same time for three years.
PLEASE NOTE that the terms and conditions of the entrance exam are changing: look up the test schedule.
Oline application.
1st round results
Admitted to compete in 2nd round
Notifications sent on 03/02/2025 with work instructions
Admitted to 3rd Round
Notifications sent on 17/03/2025
Final results — Successful applicants
Download the admission list (from 28/04/2025)
Candidates wishing to request an adjustment to the conditions of the competition tests must send their request at least one month before the competition to the disability advisor: Carine Bonnefoy handicap@pspbb.fr.
To take the entrance exams, candidates must:
The school's departmental council examines the admissibility of certificates of previous theater training or practice. It may, upon reasoned request from a candidate, grant an exemption from the baccalaureate.
Candidates must pay the registration fee.
Round 1: File-based assessment
Applications start on Monday 7 October 2024
Applications end on Friday 6 December 2024
The file will consist of 2 x 3-minute videos and a personal questionnaire:
2e tour : 4-hour work session per group of 12 candidates on a set scene.
No preparation other than learning the text
Tests between Monday 3 March and Wednesday 12 March 2025
3e tour : Final training
Workshops led by performing arts professionals.
Monday 14 April to Thursday 17 April 2025
The PSPBB/ESAD entrance exam is held two years out of three: two classes are trained at the same time for three years.
Next entrance exams in 2025 and 2026
Applications from October 2024 and 2025
Information about the PSPBB/ESAD entrance exam: administration.theatre@pspbb.fr | +33 (0)1 72 63 48 23
Forum des Halles, NIVEAU -3 — 12 place Carrée 75001 Paris