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WHY THE DIVERSE BTEC?​

  • In partnership with Pearson Education International, we provide a fully bespoke, KHDA approved, BTEC course which includes first class performing arts training, alongside academic studies​
  • This hugely successful learning model enables students to further their performing arts training whilst also continuing their academic studies​
  • We offer a BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice​
  • The equivalent to 3 A-levels worth up to 168 UCAS points​​​
  • This full-time, high level college experience based on a UK study programme​ is a pathway for school leavers who are post GCSE and interested in a career in dance and musical theatre, professional performance and the wider context of the dance industry including business​ for the performing arts​
  • A full time, 2-year educational programme (Over 20 hours per week) inc. BTEC, work experience, tutorials and enrichment activities​​
  • Learning, training & performing with professional teachers & artists within purpose-built studios in a professional Performing Arts environment​
  • A true and unique vocational learning experience
  • The Diverse BTEC is different from any other BTEC in the region. Alongside the BTEC qualification, Diverse are providing full-time vocational training, giving the students the full, college level, training experience. Helping to make the transition from BTEC to a vocational degree course, seamless

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PEARSON EDUCATION:

  • More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and services​
  • Pearson Education designs the BTEC course with the help of teachers, employees and universities, keeping the BTEC curriculum relevant​
  • The course focuses on skills-based learning and is designed around themed units.  This practical approach allows BTEC learners to develop and apply the knowledge and skills that employers and universities are looking for​
  • Rather than testing coursework at the end of the course, BTECs are tested throughout the course using assessments based on real-life scenarios​

With a BTEC qualification, students learn and develop key skills such as:​

  • Organisation and working to deadlines​
  • Ability to learn and adapt​
  • Initiative and problem solving​
  • Sector-specific skills and knowledge​

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • MUST pass audition/interview for entry ​​
  • GCSE result for entry – Grade 4 + (Exceptions will be considered for exceptionally talented performing arts students)​
  • Gifted & Talented ​​
  • In most cases, learners perform at BTEC merit/distinction standard on entry (practically)​

YEAR 1​

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice – YEAR 1 (1.5 A-levels)​ ​

YEAR 2​

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice – YEAR 2 (1.5 A-levels)​​

  • Students can choose their ‘pathways’ negotiated with Diverse Performing Arts centre’s course leader.​
  • Overall Performing Arts Practice pathway​​
  • Dance ​
  • MT ​
  • Acting/Singing 

COURSE PATHWAYS​

DANCE​

PERFFORMING ARTS​

MUSICAL THEATRE

OUR FACULTY:

Catherine Whitehair LISTD​
Modern, Tap, Contemporary​

15 years professional performing and teaching experience with 100% exam pass rate​

Matt Firth
Musical Theatre & Drama

West End Credits include Fame, Royal Shakespeare Co, Tonight’s The Night​

Jared Jordaan​
Jazz & Contemporary​

Credits include High School Musical & Jesus Christ Superstar. 10+ years performing, choreographing & teaching experience​

Rowan Baker​
Musical Theatre & Singing​

Director Credits include: The Colour Purple, Sister Act, Sweeney Todd, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, We Will Rock You

Emily Savory
Commercial Dance

Credits include: Jason Derulo at the Abu Dhabi Kids Choice Awards in 2019, ‘Annie’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ’Oliver’, ‘The Sound of Music’ in both Dubai and Bahrain.

Jasmine Rolfe
Jazz Technique Teacher

Jazz began dancing at just two years old at her mother’s well known dance school, Purbrook Academy of Dance.

Cherize Cloete
Ballet Teacher

Cherize Cloete is a passionate and empathetic dance educator whose journey began at the age of nine,

Olivia Cloud
Acting Teacher

Olivia is a professionally trained and qualified singer, dancer and actress from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Samuel Robinson
Head of Musical Theatre

Samuel began his career as a performer, appearing in productions such as Sweeney Todd (UK & USA),

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Diverse Studios, M1 – M6,

(Entrance A) The Curve Building,

Al Quoz 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Telephone – +971 433 07338

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