Parents and learners

The Graded Qualifications Alliance is an accredited awarding organisation by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and its qualifications are part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

RQF Level

PEARL Examinations

Graded Examinations in Dance

Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance

Dance Teaching Examinations

8

7

6

5

Professional Development in Theatre Dance (38)

Dance Teaching

and Management (52)

4

Advanced 2 (38)

Advanced 1 (33)

Dance Teaching (32)

3

Grade 8 (6)

Grade 7 (6)

Grade 6 (6)

Grade 8 (13)

Grade 7 (13)

Grade 6 (13)

Advanced Foundation (28)

Intermediate (28)

Dance Teaching Assistant (17)

2

Grade 5 (6)

Grade 4 (6)

Grade 5 (10)

Grade 4 (10)

1

Grade 3 (6)

Grade 2 (6)

Grade 1 (6)

Grade 3 (7)

Grade 2 (7)

Grade 1 (7)

Entry

Grade A (6)

Grade B (6)

In addition some of our qualifications are eligble for UCAS points as follows:

Qualification

Award of Pass

UCAS Points

Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theatre Dance: Grade 6

(only 1 qualification at this level qualifies)

Pass

8

Merit

10

Distinction

12

Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theatre Dance: Grade 7

(only 1 qualification at this level qualifies)

Pass

12

Merit

14

Distinction

16

Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theatre Dance: Grade 8

(only 1 qualification at this level qualifies)

Pass

16

Merit

18

Distinction

20

Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Theatre Dance: Intermediate

(only 1 qualification at this level qualifies)

Pass

8

Merit

14

Distinction

20

Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Theatre Dance: Advanced Foundation

(only 1 qualification at this level qualifies)

Pass

16

Merit

20

Distinction

24

If you are interested in working towards one of our qualifications then please do not hesiate to contact us and we can advise you of the approved centres nearest to you.