Arts Academy

In Malaysia, POWIIS Arts Academy launched in August 2023, as a specialist addition to our POWIIS programme.

POWIIS Arts Academy will eventually cater for students who have aspirations and talents in all four major strands of the arts – music, drama, art and design, and dance. Our first cohort is focusing on students who have a talent or passion for music, making us a premier performing arts school in Malaysia.

Standard PAA members can choose to focus on either drama, or music or a combination of both. Ensemble workshops for theatre members will involve coaching in speech, public speaking, dramatic movement, singing, script writing, interpretative work, producing, directing, costume and makeup. Those who prefer the music strand will have music-related training that include audio production, arrangement, composition, concert production, and exposure to a range of styles, instruments and genres. It is possible to combine these two strands through carefully made choices regarding programme options at our arts academy in Penang.

Premium Music members have additional privileges that include a personally curated programme that is carefully supervised, as these members are aiming for entrance into top music conservatoires, universities or organisations around the world. They are expected to be highly disciplined and committed to the pursuit of their art. They are also encouraged to develop leadership skills that would allow them to stand out in a crowd. Students who wish to enter this programme need to go through an audition and interview process to determine their suitability. These students get extra time within the school day to practise their art and receive more rigorous training.

Our music academy programme is tailor made to nurture the development of career-related skills such as marketing, networking and entrepreneurship. The ultimate goal is to help your child achieve their musical ambitions, whether that be performing professionally, teaching, composing, producing or any other career path involving music. As a graduate of the POWIIS Arts Academy, your child will be well equipped to succeed in the highly competitive arts and creative industries.

Who can enrol in the POWIIS Arts Academy?

The Arts Academy is exclusive to students of POWIIS Balik Pulau. Any student (or prospective student) in years 7 to 13 who has a talent or passion for music is welcome to audition for a place.

How much does it cost?

Please see our schedule of fees; scholarships are available for students with exceptional talents.

Does my child have to board to be part of the POWIIS Arts Academy?

No, both boarders and day students are equally welcome, although our boarders do enjoy after-hours access to our music facilities, enabling extended practice and rehearsals.

Please click here to view more details on the benefits of our Standard and the Premium Membership.