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8181, 2nd Avenue in Montréal
The School is located on 2nd Avenue, in the heart of Tohu, the Cité des arts du cirque, in Montreal's Saint-Michel district. It is easily accessible via Highway 40 (the Metropolitan). It is also accessible by public transportation via bus lines 94 and 193, and is close to the Jarry, Iberville and Saint-Michel subway stations. A series of bicycle paths are also nearby. Alternate itinareries (PDF, 42 Kb).
Depending on the program, classes are held between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., from Monday to Friday. All classes take place at the School.
The School's library boasts one of the largest collections pertaining to the circus arts in America. This specialized resource and research centre including periodicals, books, audiovisual records and other documentation houses the exceptional Jacob William Collection of reference materials. The library now wishes to share its unique collections and grants public access through a subscription service.
Take advantage of the many services: loans, consultation, reference and research assistance, reserved materials, and research training. Members also receive lists of recent additions and news on recent events in circus arts.
Library Opening Hours by appointment:
Members:
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
Public (non-members)
Wednesday: 1 to 6 p.m.
For information : (514) 982-0859 ext. 230 or infobiblio@enc.qc.ca
Students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada are eligible for the student loans and bursaries program run by the department of education in their province of residence. These programs are only available to students registered in the Collegial Studies program leading to the DEC.
Beginning with the 2005-6 school year, The National Circus School Foundation will make a scholarship fund available to students. The Foundation may, at its discretion, assist full-time students who do not have sufficient financial resources to complete their professional training at the School.
The School offers lunchtime meals at modest cost.
The School provides full-time students with medical follow-up services and referrals to health professionals. Physiotherapy, as well as injury prevention programs, are offered on-site.
The School does not provide student housing service. However, it does offer support in the search for housing, which includes a referral service that connects minor students with families willing to offer accommodations within their homes.
Here are some helpful and informative Web sites if you are planning to visit or move to Montreal:
An Arts & Entertainment Guide
A list of budget-price hostels
- Alternative Backpackers of Old Montreal
358 St. Pierre Street, Montreal- 514.282.8069
- The Montreal Youth Hostel
1030 Mackay Street, Montreal - 514.843.3317
- YMCA : 1450 Stanley Street, Montreal - 514.849.8393
- YWCA : 1355 René-Lévesque Blvd.W., Montreal - 514.866.9941
Visit Montrealplus.ca and Tourism Montreal Web sites for more hotels and bed-and-breakfasts
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