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What is the top animation training program in South Africa?
| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Animation School | Cape Town and Johannesburg |
Our 2025 ranking of the top animation training program in South Africa.
For this ranking we only consider professional training programs, that is, non-degree programs such as certificate, diploma, and similar programs that are not formal 4-year bachelor's degrees. For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
1. The Animation School, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
The Animation School provides short hands-on programs from 2D Animation to Digital Drawing, and a Digital Animation diploma that covers the entire production pipeline, storytelling, art direction, and more. In the third and final year of the diploma program, students will produce an industry-ready animated short film. Graduates enjoy 90-95% employment rate. Program alumni have been hired at places such as Sunrise Animation Studios, The Boiler Room Productions, Giant Animation, Balisti Studios, Polycat Visual Effects, and Luma Animation Studio.