Register and follow these steps
you can no longer register for this test. the new dates will be published in December.
Dates for the 2025 admission tests will be announced here in early December 2024.
From then on, you can also register (see step 2).
Have a look at the info below to get an idea of what is expected of you for the test.
Please note that this information is subject to change.
Also take a look at step 1, the admission requirements.
Some documents take quite some time to complete,
and it is best to start early to ensure a smooth registration.
The admission test consists of two phases. The first phase is organised twice. Those who pass phase 1 will take part in the second phase, which only takes place in July. Only if you pass phase 2 will you have passed the full admission test.
Make sure you are well prepared, punctually present at the start time and available during the entire duration of the test.
start test
Dates and corresponding time will be communicated by e-mail (the candidate cannot choose)
Campus Bijloke
Jozef Kluyskensstraat 2, 9000 Ghent
phase 1, session March
By x at the latest, each timely registered candidate will be assigned one of the following dates and corresponding time by e-mail (the candidate cannot choose):
Only 100 candidates can participate in the test per session. Candidates on the waiting list will be notified as soon as possible if additional places become available.
Candidates will be notified of their result by mail on x. Successful candidates can participate in phase 2 in July.
phase 1, session June
Registration for session 2 is possible only from date to be announced..
By x at the latest, each timely registered candidate will be assigned one of the following dates and times by e-mail (the candidate cannot choose):
Only 100 candidates can participate in the test per session. Candidates on the waiting list will be notified as soon as possible if additional places become available.
Candidates will be notified by mail of their result on x. Successful candidates can participate in phase 2.
phase 2
The second phase only will continue on date to be announced. Candidates who have passed phase 1 must keep themselves available for these 3 days.
The candidate presents (in front of a dozen or so fellow candidates) a self-created performance / act / event / (...) of 3 to 5 minutes maximum. The candidate is completely free to complete this assignment. The artistic choices made by the candidate in this performance are decisive in the assessment.
The jury gauges the candidate's artistic personality, their individuality, imagination, scenic presence, sense of abstraction, eloquence and the need and desire to create and/or perform drama....
After the presentation, the candidate will be told immediately if they have not passed.
additional tasks
The remaining candidates after the presentation will be given one or more additional tasks. For this, they have to know working texts A and B ready to play by heart (they do not have to prepare a fixed presentation of these texts).
Candidates will be informed by e-mail whether they have passed phase 1 or not. On 18.03.24 for session March and on 28.06.24 for session June.
During this phase, writing skills, general and cultural prior knowledge, critical attitude, ability to put things into perspective, the ability to formulate a nuanced opinion and develop reasoning, motivation, technical and artistic abilities with regard to voice and speech, physical and spatial awareness, tactile interaction, interplay.
motivational interview
Those selected for the second stage will be sent by e-mail an introductory document with questions to be completed by a specified deadline. The answers in this document will guide an individual motivational interview.
written test
The candidate also takes a written test requiring an answer to a general question on a current social, cultural and/or artistic issue.
work sessions
Read text C pdf
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The candidate also takes a speech and voice test and participates in several work sessions guided by different teachers. For one of these work sessions, the candidate should know both roles of work text C play by heart. Again, no recorded presentation of this text needs to be prepared.
Please note that locations and times are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the spot.
On the last day of phase 2, there will be deliberations and the results will be announced from 19:00 at the earliest. Following this, a feedback moment is scheduled, this will take place on campus. Candidates must be present at this interview. Afterwards or by phone, there will be no discussions on results obtained.