The Canadian College of Performing Arts offers courses Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 8:30pm (12 hours per day) and Saturday 9am – 6pm (9 hours), with an optional 2 hour rehearsal block when necessary to prepare for performances throughout the school year. This allows for a total of 60+ hours of classroom instruction per week, excluding meal breaks, making CCPA’s professional training programs some of the most rigorous and intensive in the country.
**tuition fees are subject to approval by PTIRU
| Year I | Year II | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,945 | $10,945 |
| Application Fee | $250 | n/a |
| Assessment Fee | $250 | n/a |
| Course Material | $190 | $540 |
| Textbook/Materials Offered From 3rd Party Vendors* | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Admin Fee | $80 | $80 |
| Other Fees | $360 | $510 |
| Tuition | $11,000 |
| Application Fee | $250 |
| Assessment Fee | $250 |
| Course Material | $540 |
| Textbook/Materials Offered From 3rd Party Vendors* | $1,250 |
| Admin Fee | $80 |
| Other Fees | $510 |
| Tuition | $8195 |
| Application Fee | $250 |
| Assessment Fee | $250 |
| Course Material | $225 |
| Textbook/Materials Offered From 3rd Party Vendors* | $500 |
| Admin Fee | $80 |
| Other Fees | $460 |
*Textbook/Materials from 3rd Party Vendors: To offer transparency, CCPA details these costs that will likely arise for students include requiring them to have access to: an electronic device to enable writing essays, reports, accessing digital scores, playing audio and recordings from class and other digital sources, accessing email and the online student drive for course documents; supplies for school work including but not limited to a sketchbook/journal, notebooks, binders, pens and other stationery; textbooks and sheet music as required (there is a library however copies are chargeable); locker lock; dance gear plus knee pads and a yoga mat; and theatre tickets to professional performances outside of the College.
We encourage students who may be considering an alternative program to compare the cost of that program against the program hours they will receive. Some comparable programs appear to offer reduced fees on an annual basis while also offering reduced program hours, making the cost of training per hour much higher. In addition to offering a comparable number of program hours in a shorter time period, which allows time for summer employment or artistic endeavours, the College offers greater value for money with a lower cost per hour offered.
| CCPA Diploma Program | Comparable Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years over 16 months | 3 years over 24 months |
| Tuition | $10945 X 2 years | $12,500 x 3 years |
| Fees | $4,760 over 2 years | $1,005 over 3 years |
| Total Cost of Program | $26,650 | $38,505 |
| Program Hours | 2,269 | 2,268 |
| Cost Per Hour | $11.75 | $16.98 |
The full arc of training can include the 2-year Diploma + 6 months of CCPA’s Certificate in Applied Performing Arts; offering even greater value for investment and additional training hours. Together these programs also offer 11 performance opportunities across the period.
| CCPA Diploma + Certificate | Comparable Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years over 22 months | 3 years over 24 months |
| Tuition | $10945 X 2 years + 8195 X 6 months | $12,500 x 3 years |
| Fees | $6,525 over 2 years | $1,005 over 3 years |
| Total Cost of Program | $36,610 | $38,505 |
| Program Hours | 3,599 | 2,268 |
| Cost Per Hour | $10.17 | $16.98 |