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Foundation
One year Intensive Conservatoire Training
Train seriously. Start strongly.
Our Foundation graduates have gone on to train at some of the most selective and respected drama schools, including:
A Gateway to Leading Drama Schools
The One-Year Foundation is an intensive, full-time conservatoire training for actors who want to build serious foundations and prepare for entry into leading drama schools and professional training environments.
Far more than a preparatory course in name, it offers rigorous daily practice, high artistic standards, and immersion in the same demanding training culture that shapes our professional programmes.
Duration
1 year
Fees
€12K
Campus
Fontainebleau
Age
18+
Group size
Up to 24
Audition
2 rounds
Language
English
About the Programme
The programme introduces students to the demands, discipline, and depth of professional actor training through a sustained year of practical work.
Students develop essential tools in acting, voice, movement, text work, ensemble practice, and audition technique. As the year progresses, the training moves from foundational exploration towards greater precision, applied scene work, and public performance.
Embedded within FONACT’s wider artistic environment and taught within the standards of a professional conservatoire, the programme helps students build discipline, awareness, resilience, and a strong technical base for further training.
Whether approached as a bridge toward leading drama schools or as the beginning of a serious artistic path, the year offers a solid, ambitious foundation on which to grow.
Building The Actor’s Foundations
The One-Year Foundation offers a clear and demanding introduction to the actor’s craft through daily studio practice.
Students work on presence, listening, responsiveness, vocal and physical awareness, text engagement, and ensemble discipline, while developing the confidence and openness needed to grow creatively.
As the year progresses, students move from foundational exercises into applied projects, rehearsal processes, and public presentation. The programme culminates in a full-scale theatre production, giving students direct experience of rehearsal and performance within a professional framework.
The year culminates in a full-scale public production, giving students the opportunity to experience rehearsal and performance within a professional framework. The programme stands as a complete experience in itself, while also preparing students strongly for further training.
A Glance Inside
Meet the team
Behind FONACT is a collective of artists, teachers, and professionals united by a shared commitment to excellence in training and creation.
From core leadership to visiting practitioners, from craft specialists to well-being and production teams, every part of FONACT is designed to serve the actor’s development, with precision, care, and ambition.
Key Highlights
980
Hours of Practical Training
1
Full Scale Public Production
4
Acting Projects
6
Core Disciplines
97%
Of Participant Valued Their Time On This Cours
An overview of the programme’s intensity and structure, from daily studio training to public performance.
These elements reflect the rigour, continuity, and practical depth of the year.
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