Drama school
* Focuses on training students in the performing arts, such as acting, singing, and dancing.
* Typically offers a three-year or four-year program that culminates in a diploma or degree in performing arts.
* May also offer workshops and short-term programs in specific areas of the performing arts.
* Provides hands-on training and experience in performing, as well as instruction in areas such as theater history, theory, and criticism.
* May have close ties to the professional theater community, and may offer opportunities for students to perform in professional productions.
College
* Offers a wide range of academic programs, including arts, sciences, humanities, and professional studies.
* Typically offers a four-year program that culminates in a bachelor's degree.
* May also offer graduate programs leading to master's degrees and doctorates.
* Provides a well-rounded education that includes both academic coursework and extracurricular activities.
* May have a theater department or program, but this is not the primary focus of the college.