Affiliations and Support
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The MGA Academy is one of the newest SQA Approved Centres, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in the training of young performing artists. With SQA accredited HNC and HND Programs in Musical Theatre our students are guaranteed not only a fantastic practical performance based training, but also academic qualifications in their chosen field.
SQA is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by the Scottish Government Schools Directorate. It is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
The overall aim of the SQA is to manage the qualifications system below degree level to allow students to fulfil their potential to participate in the economy, society and communities of Scotland.
Council for Dance Education and Training
The MGA Academy is a recognised school with the Council for Dance Education and Training.
A CDET Recognised School is a pre-vocational dance or musical theatre school that has been awarded the Council’s certificate of good professional practice. If you attend or intend taking classes at a local dance or drama school it is essential you do so at a school that distinguishes itself from the large numbers of unregulated dance and drama schools operating throughout the country
It is important that you choose a dance, drama or musical theatre school because of its commitment to professional practice, your safety and your wellbeing.
Schools awarded CDET's Recognised School mark demonstrate to students, parents, and guardians that they adhere to the standards demanded by the industry; standards designed to protect and safeguard young people whether dancing for leisure or with an eye to a career in the profession
Trinity and Guildhall
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts work in association with Trinity and Guildhall College, London.
Internationally-recognised Grades qualifications in Musical Theatre, Acting and Teaching. All students enrolled at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts, from our youngest Stage Academy students through to our Part-Time and Full-Time students are able, through our association with Trinity College London, work towards Grades 1 to 8 in Musical Theatre and Acting, and are then able to pursue Teaching Diplomas in their chosen field.
British Voice Association
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is a member of the British Voice Association.
The BVA’s remit is the encouragement of a healthy voice, vocal skills and communication in such areas as the performing arts, business and industry, medicine and education. The BVA recognises the human voice as an essential element of our communication and well-being. It is devoted to people with voice problems, ranging from severe pathology and cancer to subtle difficulties of artistic performance, all of whom are entitled to the best care available. To that end, the BVA is dedicated to supporting, informing and encouraging members of all professions who work with these individuals.
EMA Scotland
EMAs were launched across Scotland in August 2004 to provide financial support to young people from low income families.
Currently, 37,000 young people in Scotland are receiving an EMA. The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is now registered with EMA Scotland to provide Full-Time Courses during which, eligible students will receive EMA Support.
Physis
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is proud to provide full physical examinations on an annual basis to all Full-Time Students as part of their training programme. Part-Time Students and members of the Fierce Theatre Company have access to these assessments wherever there is a reason for concern.
Physis work closely with the entire faculty at The MGA Academy to ensure that each student receives exactly the right training during their time training with us.
