Unique Performing Arts Examinations in Dance & Musical Theatre
Our PAA Qualifications
Performance Arts Awards (PAA) are graded examinations in Musical Theatre, Acting, Jazz Dance and Street Dance ranging from absolute beginner (Premiere) to advanced (Grade 8).
Developed by industry specialists, PAA exams are specifically designed to measure, assess and reward progress whilst encouraging innovation and creativity.
WE Are…
World’s NO 1
World’s 1st assessment qualification for Street Dance.
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED
Deliver over 60,000 exams in over 40 countries worldwide.
FULLY ACCREDITED
Accredited by Ofqual (England & Wales), CCEA (Ireland), SQA (Scotland).
UCAS POINTS CREDIT
Up to 30 UCAS Points (Grade 6 – 8) for admission to universities / colleges worldwide.
FREE SYLLABUS
All syllabus material available for FREE.
Why choose PAA Qualification?
Accessible Exam Formats
There are three types of examination formats available across all grades to suit your learners needs: Face-to-Face examinations (schools / venues only), Live Video examinations (schools / venues only), Recorded Video examinations.
Created by industry specialists
The PAA Exam Syllabuses have been created by specialists in each field: Street Dance, Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre & Acting.
Regulated by OfQual, Qualifications Wales & CCEA
We’re fully regulated by OfQual, Qualifications Wales & CCEA. Our Street Dance grades are internationally recognised.
Performance focused
Students can develop as soloists or company performers.
Be truly creative
PAA encourages creativity; the performance material is chosen by the teacher or candidate(s), allowing creative freedom and the opportunity for learners to study material of particular interest to them or from their own culture.
No membership fees
PAA Examinations do not include any membership fees and free supporting & guidance materials are provided to help guide, inspire and motivate your students.
What we offer
Performance Arts Awards (PAA) Exams is for everyone. From Premier, Debut, Grade 1-8 to Professional Diploma – all offering an all-around development and learning progression from the early stages to industry level, assessing Technical & Performance Skills, as well as understanding.
Performance Arts Exams
• Jazz Dance
• Street Dance
• Musical Theatre
• Acting
• Screen Acting
• Public Speaking (NEW!)
Diploma Level 4 & 6
• Teaching
• Performance
• Creative Enterprise
| Premiere | $89 |
| Debut | $105 |
| Grade 1 | $120 |
| Grade 2 | $134 |
| Grade 3 | $149 |
| Grade 4 | $175 |
| Grade 5 | $200 |
| Grade 6 | $225 |
| Grade 7 | $254 |
| Grade 8 | $285 |
| Premiere | $90 |
| Debut | $110 |
| Grade 1 | $126 |
| Grade 2 | $142 |
| Grade 3 | $158 |
| Grade 4 | $184 |
| Grade 5 | $210 |
| Grade 6 | $236 |
| Grade 7 | $268 |
| Grade 8 | $299 |
| Premiere | $100 |
| Debut | $116 |
| Grade 1 | $132 |
| Grade 2 | $149 |
| Grade 3 | $166 |
| Grade 4 | $193 |
| Grade 5 | $221 |
| Grade 6 | $248 |
| Grade 7 | $281 |
| Grade 8 | $314 |
| Premiere | $111 |
| Debut | $127 |
| Grade 1 | $142 |
| Grade 2 | $156 |
| Grade 3 | $171 |
| Grade 4 | $193 |
| Grade 5 | $197 |
| Grade 6 | $222 |
| Grade 7 | $247 |
| Grade 8 | $307 |
| Premiere | $122 |
| Debut | $138 |
| Grade 1 | $153 |
| Grade 2 | $169 |
| Grade 3 | $185 |
| Grade 4 | $211 |
| Grade 5 | $237 |
| Grade 6 | $264 |
| Grade 7 | $295 |
| Grade 8 | $327 |
| Premiere | $96 |
| Debut | $111 |
| Grade 1 | $125 |
| Grade 2 | $139 |
| Grade 3 | $153 |
| Grade 4 | $178 |
| Grade 5 | $201 |
| Grade 6 | $225 |
| Grade 7 | $253 |
| Grade 8 | $282 |
| Premiere | $106 |
| Debut | $121 |
| Grade 1 | $136 |
| Grade 2 | $151 |
| Grade 3 | $191 |
| Grade 4 | $216 |
| Grade 5 | $241 |
| Grade 6 | $241 |
| Grade 7 | $271 |
| Grade 8 | $301 |
| Premiere | $115 |
| Debut | $130 |
| Grade 1 | $146 |
| Grade 2 | $162 |
| Grade 3 | $178 |
| Grade 4 | $204 |
| Grade 5 | $230 |
| Grade 6 | $256 |
| Grade 7 | $288 |
| Grade 8 | $318 |
| Premiere | $86 |
| Debut | $101 |
| Grade 1 | $115 |
| Grade 2 | $129 |
| Grade 3 | $143 |
| Grade 4 | $168 |
| Grade 5 | $191 |
| Grade 6 | $215 |
| Grade 7 | $243 |
| Grade 8 | $272 |
| Premiere | $105 |
| Debut | $120 |
| Grade 1 | $136 |
| Grade 2 | $152 |
| Grade 3 | $168 |
| Grade 4 | $194 |
| Grade 5 | $220 |
| Grade 6 | $246 |
| Grade 7 | $278 |
| Grade 8 | $309 |
Book Your Performance Arts Awards (PAA) Exams
Contact RS Event Center at exam@rs-event.sg to book your PAA Examination