GQAL Qualifications
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 |
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| Professional Development in Theatre Dance (38) | Dance Teaching and Management (52) |
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| Advanced 2 (38) Advanced 1 (33) | Dance Teaching (32) |
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| 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) |
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2 | Grade 5 (6) Grade 4 (6) | Grade 5 (10) Grade 4 (10) |
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| Grade 3 (6) Grade 2 (6) Grade 1 (6) | Grade 3 (7) Grade 2 (7) Grade 1 (7) |
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Entry | Grade A (6) Grade B (6) |
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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.
