Inclusion on the framework places dance examinations within the context of other qualifications. In the table below, English school examinations are shown for illustrative purposes only, but these can be matched against the equivalent national school examinations.

It is important remember that the framework recognises equivalence in the levels of knowledge, skills and understanding required for their attainment, but it does not mean that dance examinations are interchangeable with the corresponding national examinations nor among themselves.

	Level of qualification	General Qualifications	General Graded Examinations in Dance	Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance	Occupational Qualifications
5	Higher Degree				Level 5 NVQ
4	Degree				Level 4 NVQ
3	Advanced	A/S Level	Grade 8 Award	Advanced 2	Level 3 NVQ
			Grade 7	Advanced 1	Level 3 NVQ
			Grade 6	Advanced Foundation	Level 3 NVQ
2	Intermediate	GCSE	Grade 5	Intermediate	Level 2 NVQ
		Grades a - c	Grade 4	Intermediate foundation	Level 2 NVQ
1	Foundation	GCSE	Grade 3		Level 1 NVQ
		Grades d - g	Grade 2		Level 1 NVQ
			Grade 1		Level 1 NVQ
	Entry Level

This mapping of the Royal Academy’s qualifications will enable applicants to include the Royal Academy’s examinations in their portfolio of qualifications when applying for further and higher education courses, as well as employment.