Entries for the RAD assessments are now closed.
Entries closed on 18th July (no exceptions).
If registration and payment are not received by this date the RAD will not be able to process your child’s registration.
Please note that there are no refunds of fees. If a dancer is unable to complete the exam/class award due to medical reasons then RAD may offer up to a 50% refund of the exam/class award fee or a deferment until the next exam session.
To find out what happens on the day – EXAM DAY
The assessments will take place between 6th October to 9th November as set by the RAD. We will be advised closer to the time the actual date and time your dancers exam will be.
Whilst it is not compulsory we would highly recommend that the students participate in an assessment as it gives them:
- goals to work towards,
- the experience of presenting their work to a third party, and
- the chance to have their skills formally recognised.
Two different types of RAD assessment is offered, as follows:
- The Class Award is led by the teacher and assessed by the examiner. This assessment gives a broad indication of the student’s standard. Students receive an assessment report.
- The Exam is led and assessed by the examiner; the teacher is not present. Students receive a detailed assessment report with marks out of 100 and a grade.
Grade Students receive a medal and certificate for both types of assessment as long as they attain the required standard. Vocational Students received a certificate.
To find out what happens on the day – EXAM DAY
All students entering a Class Award or Exam must attend all syllabus classes during the term 3 and 4 and grade 1 students must attend 2 syllabus classes per week from term 3 to be eligible to enter. It is also recommended the Pre-primary (PPiD) and Primary (PiD) also attend 2 syllabus classes per week for term 3.
During the second week of the October school holidays (29th September to 3rd October) we run Assessment week which is compulsory for students entered for either the class award or exam regardless of level unless previously arranged with the Academy. This week will consist of five daily classes over the week apart from PPiD and PiD which will only be required to attend 3 daily lessons. The timetable is below.
| Level | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary (PiD) | 12noon to 12:45pm | 12noon to 12:45pm | 12:15pm to 1:00pm | ||
| Grade 1 | 8:45am to 9:45am | 8:45am to 9:45am | 8:45am to 9:45am | 8:45am to 9:45am | 9:00am to 10:00am |
| Grade 2 | 12noon to 12:45pm | 12noon to 12:45pm | 1:00pm to 1:45pm | 1:00pm to 1:45pm | 1:00pm to 1:45pm |
| Grade 3 | 12:45pm to 1:45pm | 12:45pm to 1:45pm | 12:45pm to 1:45pm | 12:45pm to 1:45pm | 11:00am to 12noon |
| Grade 4 | 9:45am to 10:45am | 9:45am to 10:45am | 9:45am to 10:45am | 9:45am to 10:45am | 10:00am to 11:00am |
| Grade 5 | 1:45pm to 2:45pm | 1:45pm to 2:45pm | 1:45pm to 2:45pm | 1:45pm to 2:45pm | 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
| Intermediate Foundation | 11:00am to 12noon | 11:00am to 12noon | 11:00am to 12noon | 11:00am to 12noon | Mock exam Group 2 - 8:30am Group 1 - 9:30am |
| Intermediate | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | Mock exam Group 1 - 10:30am Group 2 - 12noon |
| Advanced Foundation | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | Mock exam Group 1 - 1:15pm Group 2 - 2:30pm |
| Advanced 1 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | Mock exam 4:00pm |
To find out what happens on the day – EXAM DAY