This article is devoted to the situation in pre-service architectural education. The place and importance of architectural design training as the most important stage in the development of creative personality are defined. Problems associated with the implementation of the integration model of learning are identified. The various forms of pre-university training, currently being implemented in the higher school of architecture (for example NGAHA) are described. Analyzes the impact of training programmes on the degree of development of professional views about the elected speciality among entrants. Indicated the role of core subjects studied in the process of pre-university training. Shown their influence on the creativity of future specialists.