Kidrovia Elite — Listed

Elite Academic Programs

14–22

Ages

500

Students

1:15

Ratio

1984

Founded

About New World School of the Arts

New World School of the Arts is Florida’s premier center of excellence in the visual and performing arts. As a conservatory, NWSA develops talented students in the areas of dance, music, theatre and visual arts from the ninth grade in high school through a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music college degrees.

Institution Details

Contact & Enquiry

nwsa.mdc.edu →

Philosophy

How they teach

New World School of the Arts is located at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Outcomes

Where students go

A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, New World School of the Arts opened its doors to the first college class in 1987. Created by the Florida Legislature as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts, NWSA is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, and the University of Florida.

Expert Staff

Coaching Credentials

Aspiring artists in the Visual Arts Division have the opportunity to join other exceptionally talented students as they engage in the pursuit of their artistic career in the visual, graphic or digital arts. Mentored by nationally renowned practicing artists, students at NWSA are encouraged to develop a personal, artistic and aesthetic vision while mastering their technical skills in traditional and new media.

Student Care

Student Wellbeing

New World School of the Arts offers a comprehensive counseling program that includes mental health services and academic advising. Peer support groups and workshops foster a strong sense of community and emotional resilience.

Curriculum

Academic Integration

The curriculum at New World School of the Arts includes specialized courses in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, integrating both theory and practice. Students pursue rigorous training alongside academic studies, leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music degree.

Achievements

Competitive Pathway

New World School of the Arts visual arts alumni keep close ties with the school and the students at many levels. They are loyal guests at New World Gallery exhibitions, return to the classroom as lecturers and often donate their work to New World School of the Arts to help with fundraising initiatives.

Facilities

Facilities & Resources

New World School of the Arts is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Art & Design.

Progress

Ongoing Accountability

Student progress is monitored through regular assessments and personalized feedback sessions, ensuring continuous improvement. Parents receive detailed progress reports and are invited to participate in bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.

Admissions &
How to Apply

Choose your degree level and learn more about admissions criteria, required application documents, and the audition, portfolio review, and interview process. If you’re interested in a campus tour for the high school or college before you apply, please visit our Tours page for additional details.

Enquiries Open

Year-round

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions

Annual Fee

See website

Location

Miami, FL

Website

nwsa.mdc.edu