Class Exams (Primary & Standards 1 to 6) vs Grades
| Class Exams | Grades | |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Similar | Similar |
| Exam | Teacher led | Examiner led (teacher not in room) |
| Exam - no of candidates | 2, 3 or 4 | 1, 2, 3 or 4 |
| Required to perform on own | No | Yes - selected exercises & dance |
| Theory Tested | No | Yes |
| Free enchaînements | No | Yes |
| Improvisation | Yes | No |
| Weighting of Marks | Primary & Standard 1 None (10% for each of ten units) | Grade 1 Technique 40% Presentation 60% |
| Standards 2, 3 & 4 Technique 40% Presentation & Musicality 60% | Grade 2, 3 & 4 Technique 50% Presentation & Musicality 50% | |
| Standards 5 & 6 Technique 50% Presentation & Musicality 50% | Grade 5 & 6 Technique 60% Presentation & Musicality 40%Ofqual accredited | |
| Ofqual accredited | No | Yes |
| UCAS points awarded | No | Yes - Grade 6 only |
Students can also receive UCAS points for ISTD Level 3 Graded and Vocational Graded qualifications. The number of points awarded depends on the examination result (ie Distinction, Merit or Pass)
| Grade 6 | Tariff points | Intermediate | Tariff points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 40 | Distinction | 65 |
| Merit | 35 | Merit | 50 |
| Pass | 30 | Pass | 40 |
A comprehensive overview of Graded examinations can be accessed here.