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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 2026 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 (TAS) provides career-focused programs for animators looking to earn a full-time diploma or certificate, or to enhance their skills through self-paced online training courses. Course examples include Intro to 2D Animation; Intermediate 2D Animation; Visual Storytelling: Storyboard Foundations; and Intro to Stop Motion. Diploma and certificate programs include Digital Animation, and 2D Animation. Diploma students will complete an industry-ready animated short film to graduate. Certificate students will graduate with a professional portfolio.
TAS graduates enjoy 90-95% employment rate. Program alumni have been hired at places such as Lucasfilm, Disney, Cartoon Network, Balisti Studios, Triggerfish Animation, Chocolate Tribe, Luma Animation Studio, Polycat Visual Effects, Sunrise Animation Studios, The Boiler Room Productions, and Giant Animation.