FONACT is an international acting conservatoire based in Fontainebleau and Athens. Rooted in the discipline of leading British drama schools and inspired by major European theatre traditions, we train actors with rigor, imagination, and purpose
From top-tier BA degree programmes to short intensive workshops and masterclasses, FONACT offers structured, demanding and holistic actor training, supporting deep artistic development, professional standards, and long-term creative growth.
An intensive, full-time training designed to shape highly skilled, versatile, and industry-ready actors.
A complete journey from foundation to professional performance, rooted in rigor, continuity, and excellence.
A fast-track, immersive training for committed actors ready to enter the profession.
Focused, demanding, and practical, designed to build strong, employable craft in a shorter time.
A condensed and immersive experience of conservatoire-level training.
Ideal for those seeking rapid growth, discipline, and a deep dive into the craft.
A transformative year to build the fundamentals of acting and prepare for top conservatoire training. Develop your technique, confidence, and artistic identity in a rigorous and supportive environment.
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A range of short-format programmes for actors, artists, and anyone wishing to reconnect with creative practice.
Open to all, whether you are training as an actor, working in another field, or simply seeking personal and creative development, these courses invite you to open your mind, engage your heart and reconnect with body and voice.
Founded in 2015, the school has evolved to respond to the ever-changing world of acting, while remaining anchored in artistic rigor and ensemble work. All programmes; from short courses to full BA training, share the same objective: to prepare you for a successful creative life through training led by experienced practitioners and directors.
At FONACT, students from around the globe bring their unique cultural identities to a diverse ensemble, working together in English and guided by a commitment to artistic integrity, personal growth and collaborative practice.
Our training spaces in Fontainebleau and Athens support this vision by offering environments that combine cultural heritage with creative exploration.
Set in a historic town south of Paris and surrounded by forest, our Fontainebleau campus offers an environment of calm, focus, and artistic depth.
It is a place that supports concentration, discipline, and sustained creative work, an ideal setting in which to build the actor’s craft.
Our Athens campus places actors within a vibrant cultural and theatrical landscape where training meets performance, exploration, and international exchange.
It offers a dynamic environment in which to deepen craft, engage with new perspectives, and grow through artistic practice in a living cultural capital.
Collaboration is central to our practice. FONACT works with theatres, conservatoires, universities, and creative institutions that share our commitment to artistic excellence, rigor, and human development.
