On this page you can find more information about the application process for The Garage Trust accredited courses: GCSE Dance and GCSE Drama (Level 2).
Information about our qualifications that are open for applications can be found on our education pages.
If you have a question about any of our qualification courses or would like more information, you can fill out our Enquiries Form. This form gets directed to education@thegarage.org.uk and will be forwarded to our Education Manager who can respond to your enquiry. We aim to respond to enquiries within 5 working days.
If you would like to come and have a look around our venue to get a feel for our learning environment, just send us a message using our Enquiry Form. Our Education Manager will be proud to show you around our spaces and happy to answer any questions you have.
If you would like to get a flavour of one of our courses, there are a range of taster sessions planned throughout the year. You do not have to have attended one of these taster sessions before you apply for a course – they are open to those who have already accepted a place and those who have not yet applied or accepted an offer.
Recruitment for GCSE Drama and GCSE Drama October 2026 opens Monday 14 February, running from 1 April – 27 May 2026.
More information about what to expect and how to book can be found here: GCSE Qualifications | The Garage
When you are ready to apply for one of our qualification courses, complete an Application form. This form gets directed to education@thegarage.org.uk and your application will be passed to the Education Manager to review.
Once the Education Manager has reviewed your Application Form, they will invite you for an interview. They will ask you to prepare a practical piece of work to show, such as a monologue or a dance and a written piece of work to help them assess your suitability for the level of course you are applying for.
If you are accepted onto the course, you will receive an offer letter within 5 working days of your interview – this will include your acceptance form.
If you are not accepted onto the course, the Education Manager will give you feedback and discuss alternative options for skills development and progression.
You must sign and complete an acceptance form before your place is secured on the course. This must be returned within 30 days.
Once your acceptance form has been received, we are able to set up your payment plan and you are able to start making payments. This means that the earlier you accept your place, the longer time you have to spread the costs of your course. Payment plans are individually tailored to suit your situation, they are worked out between you and the Education Manager once you have accepted your place.
Please note: All course fees regardless of when payment plans start must be paid by one month before completion of the course.
In some circumstances, it may be possible to find additional funding to help you with your fees. Please contact education@thegarage.org.uk for more information.