Examinations

The Imperial society of teachers of dancing is one of the worlds leading dance examination boards
Istd examinations are Ofqual accredited, more information about Ofqual can be found Here
We usually hold 2 exam sessions per year depending on numbers, one around May/June the other around October/November.
Istd examinations are Ofqual accredited, more information about Ofqual can be found Here
We usually hold 2 exam sessions per year depending on numbers, one around May/June the other around October/November.
Examination Procedure
Students are entered for their exams once I feel they are ready to undertake all aspects of the examination, children all learn and develop at different rates so they may not always be ready when their peers are. Exams are not compulsory and some children may prefer not to do the exam so will be moved to the next class when I feel they are ready. If your child is working towards an exam it is very important that they have 100% attendance to all classes and extra coaching sessions.
Students need to:-
- Be able to demonstrate all the exercises individually
- Have a full knowledge of the syllabus
- Fulfill the age criteria
- Be happy and confident to perform
An external examiner from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing will conduct the exam. Students will be entered in groups of 2,3 or 4 depending on the class.
With the exception of the Pre-Primary Ballet class examination, children enter without a teacher.
The examiner will only ask for the exercises or in some cases free work, the examiner will not demonstrate.
The examiner may in some classes ask questions relating to the syllabus and terminology.
There will be several exam coaching sessions prior to the exams and it is vital that these are attended, as well as extra timetabled classes where available.
100% class attendance is expected on the run up to exams.
If I don't feel the student is quite ready after exam coaching but before the timetable is submitted I will withdraw the student from their exam and the exam fee will be refunded.
Examinations take a lot of organising and can only take place if there are enough students to make up a whole day. Once the exam timetable has been submitted cancellations cannot be made this is usually 8 weeks prior to the exam date. After this date refunds are not available.
Costs
Exam Coaching Fee …...£15
Exam Fees (set by I.S.T.D)
Pre-Primary - £23.00
Primary - £33.00
Grade 1 - £34.00
Grade 2- £36.00
Grade 3 - £42.00
Grade 4 -£44.00
ISTD examinations are acredited by Ofqual
Examination F.A.Q's
- Where are the exams held?
- What time do we need to arrive?
- How long is the exam?
- What does my child need to wear?
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- How long do the results take to arrive?
- When can my child move up to the next class?