The In-house Exam is a less formal option; students are not graded, but do receive a medal, certificate, and comprehensive report completed by the Examiner. 

The Examination is the formal option; students are graded and receive a medal, certificate and report completed by the Examiner. 

Students in Grade 1 and above must be attending two classes per week to qualify for entry to the Exam; Miss Rachael & the Teachers then decide who is suited to doing the exam.

During Term 1 Miss Rachael and the Teachers determine each student’s suitability for entry to the Examination, Class Award or In-House Exam.

Entries for these close in April.

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R.A.D. Grades Ballet Exams and In-House Exams will be held in the beginning of Term 3 at our Brighton Studios. They could be held any day of the week and will be held during school hours.

R.A.D Vocational Ballet Exams are held in May and October.

The Exams and In-house Exams range in cost from approx $75 to $160 depending on the grade and the number of students. This includes the R.A.D. Examiner, rehearsal fee and all associated costs.

All students sitting the Exam or In-House Exam are required to have the correct uniform (stated on the TDLD website). They must also have their hair in gelled heidi plaits (Grade 1 to Grade 3) or a gelled bun (Grade 4 to Grade 8). You can book in to have your child’s hair done by one of our teachers/helpers on the day – you just need to provide gel, elastics, pins, and comb and arrive 1 ½ hours before your Exam or In-House Exam time.

There is an extra practice at the Exam/In-house Exam studio on a Sunday in July – this is compulsory for all students entering the Exam or In-house Exam. There is also a school holiday course for students from Grade 1 and up.