At Oakfields College, we pride ourselves on offering cutting-edge training designed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date and relevant education possible. Notably, our musical theatre and dance diploma is one of the few accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa, setting a high standard for excellence in performing arts education.

Endorsed by top agents, producers and industry leaders, our programme is renowned as one of the country’s premier performing arts programmes, serving as a key feeder into the professional industry. With lecturers who are actively engaged professionals in the field, you will benefit from their firsthand experience and practical insights.

We maintain small class sizes to provide personalised attention, fostering an environment conducive to individual growth. Through annual productions in established theatres and festivals nationwide, as well as studio performances, students gain invaluable stage experience.

Thanks to our strong industry connections, students often secure professional stage opportunities as part of their work-integrated learning experience, with many graduates going on to international careers performing on stages around the world.

Additionally, we offer comprehensive support, from resumé building to audition preparation, and our annual third-year showcase serves as a prime opportunity for seniors to be scouted and signed by South Africa’s top talent agents. Join us and take your first steps toward a successful career in the performing arts.