HOW IT WORKS

A clear path from first medal to professional teacher.

Amateur examinations are available at all levels, taken with your NCDTA teacher. Professional examinations — including Associate and Licentiate qualifications — are available for those who wish to teach.

01

Enter with your teacher

Your NCDTA-registered teacher prepares you for examination against the official syllabus for your discipline and grade.

02

Sit your examination

Choose the format that suits you: in-person, online or video examination, assessed by one of our qualified Examiners.

03

Receive your result

Every candidate is marked to the same consistent standard, with results and feedback returned promptly.

04

Earn your award

Successful candidates receive a certificate and medal recognising their achievement, ready for the next grade.

WHO ASSESSES YOU

Consistent standards, wherever you sit your exam.

Every NCDTA Examiner is a qualified professional within their discipline, regularly moderated to ensure candidates are assessed fairly and consistently — whether in-person, online or by video.

  • Qualified, moderated Examiners
  • Amateur & Professional grades
  • In-person, online & video formats
  • Associate & Licentiate teaching awards
  • Affiliate membership without examination
Ballet examination
YOUR NCDTA JOURNEY

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