It all begins
with your application

Close-up of a professional recording microphone with a pop filter in a sound studio, with a person in the background.
A painter's palette with various colors of mixed paint, sitting on a wooden surface with other painting supplies around.
Close-up of a bandsaw cutting through a piece of wood on a woodworking table.
A woman with long brown hair and glasses is recording a scene with a professional camera in a pink and purple lit setting, with a tree in the background.
Person holding a large portable light or work lamp in a workshop or industrial setting.

So, what route are you taking?

Thank you for your interest in joining ESA. We have 3 points of entry depending on your age and stage of education and training. Please click on the relevant link below to apply:

Applications for Year 10
Applications for Year 12

Level 2 Studies - Key Stage 4
GCSEs, UALs and Tech Awards

Key Stage 4
Ages 14-16

Level 3 Studies - Post 16
A Levels, T Levels and UALs

Post 16
Ages 16-18


Click here for our Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26

Applications for ScreenCraft

Level 4 Studies - Post 18 Traineeships and Diplomas

School Leavers
Ages 18-19