EXAMS

Our students are given the opportunity to be entered into various RAD assessments.

Solo Performance Awards (RAD Grades 1-5) where the candidate performs three solo dances to an RAD examiner.

Class Awards (RAD Pre-Primary in Dance to Grade 5) where the candidate performs a selection of exercises from the RAD syllabus and one dance. This is led by an RAD teacher.

Presentation classes (RAD Grades 6-8) where the candidate performs a selection of exercises from the RAD syllabus. This is led by an RAD teacher (for RAD Grade 8 the RAD examiner conducts the class).

Examinations (RAD Graded and Vocational) where the candidate performs the examination syllabus which is assessed by an RAD examiner.

All examinations are regulated by the RAD Examinations Board. The RAD’s examinations are recognised by Ofqual and contributes to UCAS points.

RAD assessments will either take place at St Michael’s Church Hall, at a venue in the Oxford area, or at the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters in London.