The Irish Board facilitates exams by video submission for centres that can’t meet the minimum number of candidates for a face-to-face video, or for those who just prefer the convenience. Video exams are a simple, straightforward, and secure way for teachers to enter their students for examinations.
You can enter using the form linked below. We’ll contact you when we receive the form, and we’ll send you an online spreadsheet for names and grades of the candidates. We’ll also send you a link though which you can upload your videos. The system for uploading is simple and intuitive.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EXAM ITSELF:
1. Videos should take the same format as an actual exam. Arrange your students into their groups of three or four, with names or numbers pinned to their outfits. Ensure you have a well-lit studio and that all the students (and their names/numbers) can be seen clearly.
2. You (the teacher) announce what level the exam is and let the children introduce themselves.
3. You conduct the exam – saying clearly the name of each exercise the candidates are about to perform.
4. Try to video the whole exam in one go, from start to finish.
If students need to be directed to correct starting position/get ready in the corner/move about the room etc, that’s no problem.
When videoing Senior Students, we expect that they can make their own introductions and will only need the name of the next exercise to proceed. However, the teacher will still need to conduct the exam.
Do remember that it’s not easy to dance for an unseen examiner! The exam is meant to be an enjoyable challenge rather than an ordeal, so you may need to smile etc and keep your instructions bright and positive!
TEACHER’S CHECKLIST:
1. Submit a Video Exam Booking Form (see the link below).
2. Fill in the online spreadsheet with the candidates’ details. (This will be in your confirmation email.)
3. Upload the video exams through the link we’ll provide.
4. Feel free to email or call us for further information and we will talk you through the process.
What people have to say about video exams
“An efficient and accessible way to continue with exams in the current climate. Found it very good for my senior dance students!”
“Thank you so much for being so helpful throughout the online experience – our kids really loved the opportunity to take their ballet exams this year and were delighted with results.”