- /
- Associates
- /
- Battersea Associates School
Battersea Associates School
- Katherine Low Settlement (KLS Studios), 108 High Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3HP
- Free parking : Clapham Junction (7 min walk)
About Us
Our Associate School in Battersea (formerly Clapham) offers a wide range of classes, providing students with the opportunity to receive a full and thorough training and learn a wide range of performance skills.
Our part-time Associate classes are offered to pupils between 3 and 18 years. Whether it is for recreation, physical and social development, or as a serious step towards a long-term career, the emphasis is always on enjoyment and first-class training.
Our timetable allows students to choose as many classes as they wish to study and select from a variety of subjects. This allows them to develop their skills at their own pace, exploring their passion in a fun, supportive environment. Many students from our performing arts schools even return to teach at our Associate Schools later in life.
Italia Conti Associates is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all pupils. Our safeguarding policy is available to all students and staff.
Italia Conti Associates is run by the Principals, whose roles are to supervise rather than teach. Whilst tuition is delivered by specialist teachers, the Principals are free to visit and observe all classes at the school.
Italia Conti Associates requires all Principals, teachers, and assistants to obtain enhanced DBS clearance. In addition, most staff are licensed chaperones.
The Principals have direct contact with Italia Conti’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, where professional help, advice, and support is available whenever required.
The combination of non-teaching Principals, small class sizes, and immediate access to expert professional advice is what sets Italia Conti Associates apart from many other organisations working with children.
Linda Edwards, our Co-Principal, directs and produces our annual production.
Timetable
Termly Fees
- 60 Minute Classes
£150
- 30 Minute Classes
£85
Other Fees
- Exam Fees: Paid where applicable.
- Multiple Class Discount: 10% discount for students taking four classes or more.
- Sibling Discount : 5% sibling discount available.
What We Do
Acting
Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre
LAMDA
Singing
Tap Workshop
Voice and Dialect
Linda Edwards
Co-Principal
Linda has been Co-Principal of Italia Conti Associates Battersea (formerly Clapham and Brighton) since 1999 alongside her sister Debbie. Linda has had a long relationship with Italia Conti, having trained there herself during the 1970s.
Linda was the founder and creator of London’s Landor Theatre, which she ran for nine years from 1994, producing musical revivals including City of Angels, The Apple Tree, Honk, Anything Goes, and Into the Woods.
Linda has worked in company and stage management and lighting design for more than 30 years and became the youngest production manager in the country at the age of nineteen. She went on to work extensively in repertory, touring, and the West End.
Linda was resident production manager at Italia Conti Academy for seven years and later became Production Coordinator at the Barbican site.
For the past fifteen years, Linda has been one third of CBL Management, a personal management service for artists in Film, TV, Theatre, and Musical Theatre.
Linda is a licensed Chaperone and qualified Red Cross First Aider.
Debbie Folan
Co-Principal
Debbie attended Italia Conti in London for full-time education from the age of ten before progressing to study at the London College of Fashion.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Debbie worked as Area Manager for London and the South East for Bourjois Cosmetics before pausing her career to raise her daughter, Niamh.
Debbie and her sister Linda became Principals of Italia Conti Clapham (now Battersea), Italia Conti Wimbledon, and Italia Conti Brighton & Hove.
Debbie is a licensed Chaperone and fully qualified Red Cross First Aider.
Contact: associatesbattersea@italiaconti.co.uk
Phone: 07956 890307
Book a Free Trial
Free trial classes are available before enrolling.
To book a free trial, email: associatesbattersea@italiaconti.co.uk
Term Dates
2025/2026
Autumn Term 2026
12 September - 5 December 2026 Closed Saturday 3 October. Half Term: Saturday 24 and 31 October
Spring Term 2027
9 January - 20 March Half Term: Saturday 20 February
Summer Term 2027
Dates TBC
Entry Requirements
Age Range
For students aged 3.5 to 18 years.
Entry
No audition is required for our classes, as we wish to encourage participation in the arts for all abilities. We offer a free trial session before you commit to enrolling. This can be arranged by emailing: associatesbattersea@italiaconti.co.uk
Uniform
Students are required to wear the Italia Conti Associate uniform. Uniform is available to purchase directly from the school on Saturdays.
Additional Information
The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance at Italia Conti Associates.
Our students are taught and cared for by experienced, trained, DBS-checked staff, and a minimum of two trained First Aiders are always present.
We recommend students bring plenty of water and snacks with them to sessions.
Many of our students progress onto our full-time professional training courses.
The Associate classes and courses are the perfect stepping stone for this.
The Italia Conti Agency holds auditions for our Associate School students to gain representation.
Successful students have been put forward for a variety of roles across television and theatre.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free trial session — no audition, no commitment.