Entries for the RAD assessments are now closed
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
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 (5th October to 9th 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.
The assessments will take place on Tuesday 27th October as set by the RAD. Emails have been sent out with your dancers arrival time and exam time.
| Level | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | 10:00am to 11:00am |
| Grade 2 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 11:00am to 12noon |
| Grade 3 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Grade 4 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | 11:00am to 12noon |
| Grade 5 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | 10:00am to 11:00am |
| Intermediate Foundation | 10:00am to 11:00am | 10:00am to 11:00am | 10:00am to 11:00am | 10:00am to 11:00am | Mock Exam 12:30pm to 1:45pm |
| Advanced Foundation | 11:00am to 11:45am | 11:00am to 11:45am | 11:00am to 11:45am | 11:00am to 11:45am | Mock Exam 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
| Advanced 1 | 11:45am to 12:30pm | 11:45am to 12:30pm | 11:45am to 12:30pm | 11:45am to 12:30pm | Mock Exam 3:00pm to 4:00pm |
In addition to the above we will be having some exam classes on Saturday 24th October (being Labour weekend) as follows:
- Grade 1 – 9:15am to 10:00am
- Grade 2 – 10:00am to 10:45am
- Grade 4 – 3:00pm to 3:45pm
- Grade 5 – 2:15pm to 3:00pm
- Intermediate Foundation – 10:45am to 11:45am
- Advanced Foundation – 11:45am to 12:45pm
- Advanced 1 – 1:15pm to 2:15pm
To find out what happens on the day – EXAM DAY