• INTERNATIONAL DANCE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

    Examination Request Form (Theatre)

    This request form will allow to book any examinations you wish to do with IDTA.
  • Is this your first examination session?*
  • Examination format:*

  • CONTACT DETAILS

  • Are you based in the UK or overseas?*

  • EXAMINATION DETAILS

  • IMPORTANT: 

    • Multiple examinations: If there are multiple days of examinations, they will be on consecutive days. If you require multiple non-consecutive days, please submit another request form.
    • The date selected implies consecutive days of examinations
    • Please note that we can’t guarantee we'll be able to provide you with an examiner for your chosen date.
    • 2026 unavailable dates for examinations: 
      • February: 28
      • March: 1, 7 and 8
      • April: 18 and 19
      • May: 9 and 10
      • June: 14
      • July: 4, 5, 6, and 7
      • October: 24 and 25
      • November: 14 and 15 
  • 1st date of examination*
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  • 2nd date of examination (consecutive date) *
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  • 3rd date of examination (consecutive date) *
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  • 4th date of examination (consecutive date) *
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  • 5th date of examination (consecutive date) *
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  • Please note that the maximum total duration is 8 hours, including two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute break.

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  • The examination session must be timed according to the published syllabus. These are set for each grade and medal test. You must supply to the Examiners, in advance, a correct timetable including breaks.

  • Total number of examinations = Number of students x Number of examinations per student

    Example: 5 students, each doing 3 examinations, equals 15 examinations.

  • Are you prepared to accept examination entries from another IDTA School? If you select Yes, please note that we need a separate request form for each school involved.*

  • VENUE DETAILS

  • Important: Please add below if the examination venue has any accessibility challenges—such as stairs, limited parking, or restricted access—so that our examiner knows what to expect.

  • Grades and Dance Awards for examination

  • GENRE*

  • Exceptions:

    • CLASSICAL AWARD 1 & 2 is only available in Ballet.
    • T.A.P. AWARD is only available in TAP.
    • CLASSWORK ASSESSMENT (PRIMARY-GRADE 5) can only be examined in Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft and Contemporary Modern Jazz.
    • GENERAL DANCE PROGRAMME AND SCHOOLS IN GENERAL is not available at Preparatory level.
  • GRADES*
  • DANCE AWARDS*
  • Does your examination require any reasonable adjustments?*

  • Please download the Reasonable Adjustments Form here and submit it to reasonableadjustments@idta.co.uk at least 6-8 weeks before the examination date.

    You can read our Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy here.

  • Are you using multiple studios at your venue?*
  • How many examiners do you need?*
  • Are you entering any Vocational* and/or Professional Examinations?*

  • * Vocational examinations include Performers, Intermediate and Advanced 1 and Advanced 2.

  • Please note that:

    • All Professional applications must be paid and sent to the head office 6-8 weeks before the examination date. You can download the respective form here and send it to professionalapplications@idta.co.uk.
    • Pre-Associate and Associate examinations can only be taken by overseas candidates. Overseas candidates are also allowed to take a Level 3 and/or Level 4 Diplomas.
  • Performers Certificate*
  • Intermediate*
  • Advanced 1*
  • Advanced 2*
  • Pre-Associate (overseas only) / Level 3*
  • Associate (overseas only) / Level 4*
  • Licentiate*
  • Fellowship*
  • Diplomas*

  • * Anatomy Diploma needs to be received at the head office 6-8 weeks before the examination date. You can download the form here and send it to anatomy@idta.co.uk.

  • Important information

    Please read the information below before submitting this form. Thank you.

  • Deadlines: This form must be sumitted at least eight weeks before the actual date required for the examinations. Report Forms will not automatically be sent unless requested by you.

    Fees: The procedure for examination sessions is described in the appropriate syllabus. The fees for each daily session must amount to a minimum of £425 for an in-person exam session or £225 for a live-stream exam session. Please note that you must inform Head Office immediately should you wish to cancel an examination session. A charge of £150.00 will be applied if teachers fail to notify Head Office at least two weeks before the date of the examination. For any rescheduling of a session(s) where an examiner has been allocated, additional fees may apply.

    Privacy: By submitting this form, you consent to the information being used as described in our Privacy Notice: https://idta.co.uk/privacy-notice/. The information will only be used in accordance with the General Data Protection Act.

    Filming and photography policy in all amateur and professional IDTA examinations: To prioritise the safety and well-being of all participants, we are prohibiting any filming or photography during open exam sessions, with immediate effect. This decision will not only help prevent potential abuses of images or footage but will also help maintain a focused, respectful, and secure environment for everyone involved.

    Livestream & Video examinations: Please be advised that livestream examinations are randomly selected for recording, as we may use them for training and monitoring purposes. 

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