Attention future animator, 2026 applications are open!
Attention future animator,
2026 applications are open!
Apply to study at The Animation School
and take your first step towards your
dream career
Click on the button below to begin the pre application process. Once you've gone through the pre application quiz, we'll then provide you with all the details on how to submit your full application!
Attention future animator, 2026 applications are open!
Attention future animator,
2026 applications are open!
Apply to study at The Animation School and take your first step towards your dream career
Click on the button below to begin the pre application process. Once you've gone through the pre application quiz, we'll then provide you with all the details on how to submit your full application! Apply today & stand the chance to win 1 of 20 XPPen Drawing Tablets!
Online Learning
Now Available!
Transform your creative passion into professional skills... anytime, anywhere. Our new online learning option delivers the same world-renowned curriculum as our campus program, now accessible from your home.
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Online Learning
Now Available!
Transform your creative passion into professional skills... anytime, anywhere. Our new online learning option delivers the same world-renowned curriculum as our campus program, now accessible from your home.
The Animation School is dedicated to helping talented young creatives kickstart their animation careers the right way.
Our diploma is designed to give students the practical skills and industry connections they need to hit the ground running after graduation!
You'll be job-ready from day one and walk away with real skills, a killer portfolio, and the connections you need to land your first animation job.
Want to turn your animation dreams into an actual career?
Ever watch an incredible animated scene and think "I want to make stuff like that"? But then the doubts creep in…
The idea of spending years studying something that might not get you a job is terrifying. Most animation courses teach theory, hand you a certificate and wish you luck… And that leaves you thinking "okay, now what?"
But what if you learned animation the way studios actually need it… Graduated with a portfolio that makes hiring managers pay attention… and build real connections to people already working in animation?
With The Animation School's Diploma in Digital Animation, you learn practical skills studios need, build a portfolio that shows what you can do, and graduate with industry connections.
As Africa’s #1 animation school, we've been training animators for over 20 years. Our graduates work at top studios around the world, and we know exactly what it takes to get you from student to working animator.
Want to turn your animation dreams into
an actual career?
The Animation School is dedicated to helping talented young creatives kickstart their animation careers the right way.
Our diploma is designed to give students the practical skills and industry connections they need to hit the ground running after graduation!
You'll be job-ready from day one and walk away with real skills, a killer portfolio, and the connections you need to land your first animation job.
Ever watch an incredible animated scene and think "I want to make stuff like that"? But then the doubts creep in…
The idea of spending years studying something that might not get you a job is terrifying. Most animation courses teach theory, hand you a certificate and wish you luck… And that leaves you thinking "okay, now what?"
But what if you learned animation the way studios actually need it… Graduated with a portfolio that makes hiring managers pay attention… and build real connections to people already working in animation?
With The Animation School's Diploma in Digital Animation, you learn practical skills studios need, build a portfolio that shows what you can do, and graduate with industry connections.
As Africa’s #1 animation school, we've been training animators for over 20 years. Our graduates work at top studios around the world, and we know exactly what it takes to get you from student to working animator.
Late Registrations Now Open!
APPLY FOR 2026 BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! When you apply and complete your registration, you get instant access to bonuses designed to help you build your skills faster and get ahead before your diploma even starts. Apply today and get access to:
BONUS #1: FREE Short Course Of Your Choice (Worth R3,900)
Pick any of our specialised courses - Character Design, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding - and get it completely free. Start building your skills before your diploma even begins.
BONUS #2: 50% Off Additional Short Courses (Save Up To R7,800)
Want to dive deeper? Get half-price access to our entire short course library. Perfect for exploring different animation styles or getting ahead of the game.
BONUS #3: Priority Class Scheduling (Priceless)
No fighting for the good time slots. You'll get first pick of class schedules, so you can build your timetable around your life, not the other way around.
Late Registrations Now Open!
APPLY FOR 2026 BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! When you apply and complete your registration, you get instant access to bonuses designed to help you build your skills faster and get ahead before your diploma even starts. Apply today and get access to:
BONUS #1: FREE Short Course Of Your Choice (Worth R3,900)
Pick any of our specialised courses - Character Design, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding - and get it completely free. Start building your skills before your diploma even begins.
BONUS #2: 50% Off Additional Short Courses (Save Up To R7,800)
Want to dive deeper? Get half-price access to our entire short course library. Perfect for exploring different animation styles or getting ahead of the game.
BONUS #3: Priority Class Scheduling (Priceless)
No fighting for the good time slots. You'll get first pick of class schedules, so you can build your timetable around your life, not the other way around.
The Animation School is dedicated to helping talented young creatives kickstart their animation careers the right way.
Our diploma is designed to give students the practical skills and industry connections they need to hit the ground running after graduation!
You'll be job-ready from day one and walk away with real skills, a killer portfolio, and the connections you need to land your first animation job.
This Institution Was
Built By Animators,
For Animators
We started The Animation School over 20 years ago with one goal - train people who can actually work in animation, not just talk about it.
Since then, our students have won over 195 awards across different animation genres, from 2D to 3D, from character work to full productions. But here's what matters more - they're working at studios that matter.
Our graduates land positions at Triggerfish Animation, Paramount, and Disney because we don't teach animation in a bubble. We work directly with these studios to make sure what you're learning today is what they need tomorrow. Our curriculum changes with the industry, not years behind it.
Every instructor you learn from has worked in animation professionally. They've been on real productions, hit real deadlines, and solved real problems. They know what it takes because they've done it themselves, and now they're here to show you how.
We've built a space where you can experiment, mess up, learn, and grow without the pressure of a client breathing down your neck. You get to be creative while learning the discipline the industry demands.
Over 20 years, thousands of students, one constant - we prepare you for the real world of animation. Ready to be part of what we're building? Click the button below.
How To Apply To The Animation School:
STEP #1 - When you click on any of the buttons on this page, you will be redirected to a short questionnaire that will help us get to know you a little better and see if you're the right candidate to apply at The Animation School.
STEP #2 - Once you’ve submitted your details, we’ll redirect you to a page where you can watch a video explaining the next steps of your application process.
STEP #3 - Once you’re ready to go, you can get started the next step of the application process, where you will need to fill out a form and give us some details about yourself and your parents/guardians
STEP #4 - Registrants will receive instructions on how to complete their registration, claim their FREE short course, schedule their complimentary class visit, and access their 50% discount on additional courses.
Forget the fear of an art career
People say that pursuing a career in the arts is a dead end. To that, we respond with the fact that The Animation School boasts a whopping 95% success rate in our graduates finding work and building successful careers after graduation! By clicking the button below, The Animation School can help you be a part of that success.
Forget The Fear Of An Art Career
People say that pursuing a career in the arts is a dead end. To that, we respond with the fact that The Animation School boasts a whopping 95% success rate in our graduates finding work and building successful careers after graduation! By clicking the button below, The Animation School can help you be a part of that success.
Experience is the best teacher
Knowledge is knowing what to do, but experience is what teaches you how to do it. This is why The Animation School’s renowned Diploma In Digital Animation focuses largely on the practical application of skills and techniques. Upon graduation, students have everything they need to hit the ground running and ‘wow’ their potential employers or use their qualification as the perfect stepping stone towards furthering their studies locally or internationally!
Knowledge is knowing what to do, but experience is what teaches you how to do it.
This is why The Animation School’s renowned Diploma In Digital Animation focuses largely on the practical application of skills and techniques.
Upon graduation, students have everything they need to hit the ground running and ‘wow’ their potential employers or use their qualification as the perfect stepping stone towards furthering their studies locally or internationally!
The early bird gets the worm
LIMITED AVAILABILITY: We only have 170 seats available for Online learning, as well as our Johannesburg & Cape Town campuses.
Don't miss your chance to claim this exclusive deal before official applications begin!
If you’re exceptionally talented and passionate about animation, don’t hesitate to take the first step towards your dream life.
The early bird gets the worm
LIMITED AVAILABILITY: We only have 170 seats available for Online learning, as well as our Johannesburg & Cape Town campuses.
Don't miss your chance to claim this exclusive deal before official applications begin!
If you’re exceptionally talented and passionate about animation, don’t hesitate to take the first step towards your dream life.
Late Registrations Now Open!
Apply For a Diploma In Digital Animation and get one foot into a booming industry and one step closer to your dream job!
The aim of the Diploma in Digital Animation prepares students for a successful career in the animation industry by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, technological training and professionalism required to make a smooth transition into the workplace.
The Diploma also gives students the opportunity to further their studies should they so wish to do so! Simply click the button below to apply today!
Apply For a Diploma In Digital Animation and get one foot into a booming industry and one step closer to your dream job! The aim of the Diploma in Digital Animation prepares students for a successful career in the animation industry by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, technological training and professionalism required to make a smooth transition into the workplace.
The Diploma also gives students the opportunity to further their studies should they so wish to do so! Simply click the button below to apply today!
When you complete full registration today, you'll receive:
A FREE short course of your choice
50% discount on additional short courses
Priority class scheduling
When you complete full registration today, you'll receive:
1. A FREE short course of your choice
2. 50% discount on additional short courses
3. Priority class scheduling
Rock Solid Guarantee
At The Animation School, we stand behind the quality of our program and are committed to ensuring our 3rd year/final year students are job-ready upon graduation. In the unlikely event that a 3rd year/final year student doesn't pass their studies, we offer the opportunity to redo their final year at a subsidised rate.
Our Promise: If you don't pass your matric, we will refund your deposit in full, no questions asked.
With this guarantee, students can feel confident that they are making a sound investment in their future.
Rock Solid Guarantee
At The Animation School, we stand behind the quality of our program and are committed to ensuring our 3rd year/final year students are job-ready upon graduation. In the unlikely event that a 3rd
year/final year student doesn't pass their studies, we offer the opportunity to redo their final year at a subsidised rate.
Our Promise: If you don't pass your matric, we will refund your deposit in full, no questions asked.
With this guarantee, students can feel confident that they are making a sound investment in their future.
Best Animation School in Africa. My son absolutely loves the Animation school. He is currently enrolled for a 3 year diploma in animation.
Leola Nyoka
The Animation School has a very good reputation because over 60% of the students that graduated already have jobs.
I love the new campus - more spacious and relaxed. I can't wait to attend this amazing institution!
Thabile Ngwatwana
What an awesome Open Day! Thanks Nuno for an excellent and highly entertaining presentation.
Zelda Nel Bezuidenhout
IT TRULY IS THE BEST OF THE BEST, it has left me speechless
KEANO. Inc
Great presentation. Outstanding work by students.
Andre Nathanson
Best Animation School in Africa. My son absolutely loves the Animation school. He is currently enrolled for a 3 year diploma in animation.
Leola Nyoka
The Animation School has a very good reputation because over 60% of the students that graduated already have jobs.
I love the new campus - more spacious and relaxed. I can't wait to attend this amazing institution!
Thabile Ngwatwana
What an awesome Open Day! Thanks Nuno for an excellent and highly entertaining presentation.
Zelda Nel Bezuidenhout
IT TRULY IS THE BEST OF THE BEST, it has left me speechless
KEANO. Inc
Great presentation. Outstanding work by students.
Andre Nathanson
Never has there been a time in history when young creatives have had so much opportunity to pursue their passions in an industry that is growing at such a rapid pace. The animation industry is booming, and you’ve got the opportunity of a lifetime to boom with it.
The Animation School, has trained some of the biggest names in the animation industry today and is your ticket to success. Our practical and comprehensive diploma program will equip you with the skills and network needed to jumpstart your career in the industry.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Register early and receive a FREE short course, a complimentary class visit, AND a 50% discount on additional courses.
Don't wait until it's too late, apply today secure your spot for 2026 and join us in shaping the future of animation!