A leader in circus arts education, research and innovation, the National Circus School trains world-renowned creators, performing artists and educators. It offers the complete spectrum of professional training in circus arts: preparatory training, the Circus and High School Studies program and postsecondary programs leading to a college diploma. A pioneer of the new circus in Canada and North America, the National Circus School has contributed to the emergence of many circus companies, the most renowned of which are Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize and The 7 Fingers.