In addition to the bachelor of fine arts (BFA) with a major in dance, the school offers a combined degree/diploma program with the five year National Ballet School Teachers' Training Program where students initiate their studies at Simon Fraser University or at the National Ballet School (NBS). Those who begin at Simon Fraser University will spend three years at the University and two years at NBS to receive a BFA degree and a National Ballet School Teachers' Training diploma. Students who transfer to Simon Fraser University after three NBS study years will complete two years at Simon Fraser University and receive a bachelor of general studies degree and the NBS Teachers' Training Diploma.