Exams and Results

Letter for schools

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Exam Timetables

These will appear as they are published

Exam Results

Children's Examinations (Primary to Senior Certificate 2 including all Standards and Grades)
D	Distinction	80-100 marks	Reflects a high to extremely high standard of achievement
M	Merit	60-79 marks	Reflects a good to very good standard of achievement
P	Pass	40-59 marks	Reflects a satisfactory to fairly good standard of achievement
NA	Not attained	00-39 marks	Indicates that there is insufficient level of achievement

Vocational Examinations (Intermediate Foundation and above)
D	Distinction	80-100 marks	Reflects a high to extremely high standard of achievement
M	Merit	65-79 marks	Reflects a good to very good standard of achievement
P	Pass	50-64 marks	Reflects a satisfactory to fairly good standard of achievement
NA	Not attained	00-49 marks	Indicates that there is insufficient level of achievement

A full explanation of the method of grading and calculating the final result is detailed in the relevant syllabus outline available at: https://www.istd.org/examinations/istd-syllabi/theatre-dance-syllabus-outlines/

March / April 2026

December 2025

March 2025

December 2024

July 2024