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Update for teachers

As part of a cross-faculty rationalisation of mark schemes, the National Faculty is introducing revised components for Primary Class Examination, Graded and Vocational Graded Examinations.

These revisions will become compulsory for examination on 1 January 2023. The examinations affected are:
1. Primary Class Examination
2. Primary Grade – Grade 6
3. Vocational Graded Examinations

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The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing  Medal Tests and National exams are recognised internationally for their quality and excellence.

Dancer Medal Tests

The Medal Tests are designed purely as performance awards. Solos are arranged using traditional steps, music, patterns and themes. Style, performance, rhythm and musicality are taken into consideration.

Junior Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star
Senior Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star

 

Examinations and Qualifications

Early years  
Primary  

 

Pre-vocational   
Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  

 

Vocational  
Intermediate Foundation  
Intermediate  
Advanced 1  
Advanced 2  

 

Professional  
Student Teacher  
Associate International
Associate Diploma International
Diploma in Dance Instruction  
Diploma in Dance Education  
Licentiate  
Fellowship