Here you will find guidance on how to apply for examinations in the UK, including fee information, exam centre locations and up-to-date examination dates.
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They are designed for teachers who may not have a suitable venue of their own, who prefer the convenience of a centralised hub, or who have a lower volume of exam entries or live in remote locations where an examiner cannot routinely be scheduled.
ISTD currently offers two types of examination centre:
Both models ensure a professional examination experience, improve access for teachers, and support long‑term planning for schools - particularly those who cannot host examinations independently.
Find out the peak periods, examination and closing dates for UK Regional Centres.
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Here you can find various documents for both Theatre and Dancesport related examinations.
Theatre documents Dancesport documents
Professional Examination Associate & Associate Diploma Application Form Professional Examination Application Form Licentiate and Fellowship
Examination Form – DDE & Vocational UK Examinations Refund and Credits Policy
All examination sessions are booked and paid for via QUEST. Fees may be paid by card through QUEST or by bank transfer.
Members can login to access fee sheets, professional forms and cancellation forms via the member's area of this site.
If you feel you need to cancel your exam session please contact the UK examinations team at HQ before requesting a cancellation, as there may be ways in which an exam session can be rescheduled or reshaped.
If you wish to go ahead with your cancellation, please allow a minimum of six weeks' notice before the exam date. A fee of £100 per day is payable if you do not give the required notice.
Peak periods are the busiest times in the year, so if you can organise exams outside of these dates there will be more availability.
2025/2026
| Spring Peak Period | 23 February – 2 April 2026 |
| Summer Peak Period | 6 June – 26 July 2026 |
| Autumn Peak Period | 7 November – 23 December 2026 |
These FAQs have been developed to help you to apply and run dance examinations as efficiently as possible in the UK
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