The Fiona Kinsella School of Ballet is a fully registered school with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), in London. All students are trained in the RAD syllabus which gives them opportunities to take RAD Examinations and Awards. RAD Examinations and Awards are encouraged in our Ballet School as it gives students a focus and a goal to work towards with a great sense of achievement when each Grade is successfully completed. Examinations and Awards are optional. However, the final decision on who participates in the Examinations and Awards is at the discretion of the Principal of the Ballet School. All exams and awards are assessed externally by one of the RAD’s panel of 200 examiners who are appointed, trained and monitored by the RAD and are selected from one of 25 countries around the world. Results for both Exams and Awards are sent to London Headquarters by each examiner and take approximately 2 months (after the Exam) to process before our school receives them. RAD Awards Candidates enter for the RAD Award in sets of 8 students and the class is conducted by the teacher. Candidates are assessed on a selection of the syllabus from the Grade and upon … Continue reading RAD Examinations