Entries for the RAD assessments are open now. https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/parentportal
You will have received and email as to your dancer’s eligibility and which level they should be entered in.
Entries closed on 31st 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 12th October to 15th 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.
During the second week of the October school holidays (28th September to 2nd October) we run Preparation 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.
Exam and Class Award Fees 2026
Exam and Class Award costs below, including an administration fee and the Preparation week tuition - all fees are inclusive of GST| Level | Exam Fee | Class Award Fee | Assessment Week Fee | Total Fees Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $150 | n/a | $120 | Exam $270 |
| Grade 2 | $160 | n/a | $120 | Exam $280 |
| Grade 3 | n/a | $160 | $120 | Class Award $280 |
| Grade 4 | $180 | n/a | $120 | Exam $300 |
| Grade 5 | $190 | n/a | $120 | Exam $310 |
| Intermediate Foundation | $250 | n/a | $135 | Exam $385 |
| Advanced Foundation | RAD member $270 RAD non-member $470 | n/a | $140 | RAD member $410 RAD non-member $610 |
| Advanced 1 | RAD member $275 RAD non-member $475 | n/a | $140 | RAD member $415 RAD non-member $615 |
| Advanced 2 | RAD member $280 RAD non-member $480 | n/a | $140 | RAD member $420 RAD non-member $620 |
To find out what happens on the day – EXAM DAY