Recognized List of Music, Dance and Drama Qualifications March 2014
NCFHE RECOGNISED LIST OF MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA QUALIFICATIONS 2014 Recognised list of Music, Dance and Drama Qualification held by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education March 2014 National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) Alamein Road, Pembroke Malta Tel: (+356) 21801411, (+356) 27540051 Email: ncfhe@gov.mt Website: www.ncfhe.org.mt National Commission for Further and Higher Education All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission of the author, and of the publisher, which must be obtained beforehand. Published by: National Commission for Further and Higher Education The content of this booklet was compiled by Angelique Grech, Commission Officer, at the National Commission for Further and Higher Education An electronic version of this report is available on the NCFHE website at: www.ncfhe.org.mt NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 ii
Introduction The National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) is pleased to present a set of guidelines with regards to Music, Dance and Drama Qualifications as conferred by various UK awarding bodies, including: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Royal Schools of Music, the International Dance Teacher Association, the Imperial Society of Dancing, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the Royal Academy of Dance, Rock School, Trinity College London & Guildhall School of Music and Drama & Trinity Guildhall, the University of West London, London & the London College of Music & Thames Valley University. The intention of this compilation is to provide users with a readily available source which will help determine the MQF / EQF level of the most prevalent UK Music, Dance, Drama qualifications offered in Malta. This compilation was made possible through the database provided by the accreditation authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland namely the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) http://ofqual.gov.uk/. This booklet provided by NCFHE, although based on informed opinion, should be treated as a reference manual. However, this documentation provides the same information as issued on our MQRIC statement. Furthermore, this completion is valid only for 2014 and is subject to be revised from time to time to reflect the latest information available. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and you can notify us of any omissions or errors by emailing. Queries relating to this assessment should be submitted to the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) on qric.malta@gov.mt Ms Edel Cassar Chief Executive Officer National Commission for Further and Higher Education NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 iii
Table of Contents Introduction...ii The "Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music" and the "Royal Schools of Music"... 1 International Dance Teachers Association... 4 Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing... 5 London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art... 7 Royal Academy of Dance... 9 Rock School... 10 "Trinity College London" & "Guildhall School of Music and Drama" & "Trinity Guildhall"... 15 "University of West London"," London College of Music" & "Thames Valley University"... 25 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 iv
The "Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music" and the "Royal Schools of Music" Title of Qualification ABRSM Entry Award in Music Performance Recognised none ABRSM Entry Certificate in Music Performance Recognised 1 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 1) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 2) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 3) Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Music Literacy Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Music Performance Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Music Performance Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Music Performance Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Award in Music Performance Recognised 2 ABRSM 1 Certificate in Music Performance Recognised 2 ABRSM 2 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 4) Recognised 3 ABRSM 2 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 5) Recognised 3 ABRSM 2 Award in Music Performance Recognised 3 ABRSM 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 4) ABRSM 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 ABRSM 2 Certificate in Music Performance Recognised 3 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 1
ABRSM 2 Certificate in Music Performance Recognised 3 ABRSM 2 Intermediate Graded Examination in Music Literacy Recognised 3 ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 6) ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 7) ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 8) ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 6) ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 7) ABRSM 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 8) ABRSM 3 Diploma in Music Performance ABRSM 3 Graded Examination in Music Literacy ABRSM 4 Certificate for Music Educators Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Music Direction (DipABRSM) Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Music Direction (DipABRSM) Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Music Direction Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Music Performance (DipABRSM) Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (DipABRSM) Recognised 5 ABRSM 4 Diploma in Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Recognised 5 ABRSM 6 Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Recognised 6 ABRSM 6 Diploma in Music Direction Recognised 6 ABRSM 6 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 6 ABRSM 6 Licentiate in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (LRSM) Recognised 6 ABRSM 6 Licentiate in Music Direction (LRSM) Recognised 6 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 2
ABRSM 6 Licentiate in Music Performance (LRSM) Recognised 6 ABRSM 7 Diploma in Music Direction Recognised 7 ABRSM 7 Diploma in Music Education Recognised 7 ABRSM 7 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 7 ABRSM 7 Fellowship in Music Direction (FRSM) Recognised 7 ABRSM 7 Fellowship in Music Education (FRSM) Recognised 7 ABRSM 7 Fellowship in Music Performance (FRSM) Recognised 7 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 3
International Dance Teachers Association Title of Qualification IDTA 1 Award In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 1 Recognised 2 IDTA 1 Award In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2 Recognised 2 IDTA 1 Award In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 3 Recognised 2 IDTA 2 Award In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 4 Recognised 3 IDTA 2 Award In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 5 Recognised 3 IDTA 3 Certificate In Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 6 IDTA 3 Certificate In Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate IDTA 4 Certificate In Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 1 Recognised 5 IDTA 4 Diploma In Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 2 Recognised 5 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 4
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Title of Qualification ISTD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 1 Recognised 2 ISTD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2 Recognised 2 ISTD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 3 Recognised 2 ISTD 1 Foundation Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 2 ISTD 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 4 Recognised 3 ISTD 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 5 Recognised 3 ISTD 2 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate Foundation Recognised 3 ISTD 2 Intermediate Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 3 ISTD 2 Vocational Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 3 ISTD 3 Advanced Graded Examination in Dance ISTD 3 Award In Observation and Understanding Teaching and Learning Techniques ISTD 3 Award In Promotion of Health and Safety in Dance ISTD 3 Certificate in Dance Practice and the Relationship between Music and Dance in a Chosen Dance Genre ISTD 3 Certificate in Foundation Dance Practice ISTD 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 6 ISTD 3 Certificate in Lifespan Development and Learning in Dance ISTD 3 Certificate in Observation and Understanding of Learning Techniques in Dance ISTD 3 Certificate in Promotion of Health and Safety in Dance ISTD 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate ISTD 3 Diploma in Dance Instruction ISTD 3 Foundation in Dance Instruction NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 5
ISTD 3 Vocational Graded Examination in Dance ISTD 4 Certificate in Dance Education Recognised 5 ISTD 4 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 1 Recognised 5 ISTD 4 Diploma in Dance Education Recognised 5 ISTD 4 Diploma in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 2 Recognised 5 ISTD 6 Diploma In Dance Pedagogy Recognised 6 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 6
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Title of Qualification LAMDA Entry Award in Communication (Entry 3) Recognised 1 LAMDA Entry Award in Communication (Entry 3) Recognised 1 LAMDA Entry Award in Musical Theatre (Solo/Duo) (Entry 3) Recognised 1 LAMDA Entry Award in Performance (Entry 3) Recognised 1 LAMDA Entry Award in Performance (Entry 3) Recognised 1 LAMDA Foundation Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 2 LAMDA Foundation Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 2 LAMDA Intermediate Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 3 LAMDA Intermediate Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 3 LAMDA 1 Award in Communication (Grade 1) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Communication (Grade 2) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Communication (Grade 3) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Communication Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Musical Theatre (Solo/Duo) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Performance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Performance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Performance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Award in Performance Recognised 2 LAMDA 1 Graded Examination in Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer Recognised 2 LAMDA Advanced Graded Examination in Drama LAMDA Advanced Graded Examination in Speech NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 7
LAMDA 2 Award in Communication (Grade 4) Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Communication (Grade 5) Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Communication Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Musical Theatre (Solo/Duo) Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Performance (Grade 4) Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Performance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Award in Performance Recognised 3 LAMDA 2 Graded Examination in Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer Recognised 3 LAMDA 3 Certificate in Communication (Grade 6) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Communication (Grade 7) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Communication (Grade 8) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Communication LAMDA 3 Certificate in Musical Theatre (Solo/Duo) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Performance (Grade 6) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Performance (Grade 7) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Performance (Grade 8) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Performance LAMDA 3 Certificate in Speech and Drama (Performance Studies) LAMDA 3 Certificate in Speech and Drama: Performance Studies LAMDA 3 Graded Examination in Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer LAMDA 5 Diploma in Communication, Speech and Drama Education Recognised 5 LAMDA 5 Diploma in Speech and Drama Education Recognised 5 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 8
Royal Academy of Dance Title of Qualification RAD Advanced Graded Examination in Dance RAD Advanced Vocational Graded Examination in Dance RAD Foundation Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 2 RAD Intermediate Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 3 RAD Intermediate Vocational Graded Examination in Dance Recognised 3 RAD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 1 Recognised 2 RAD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2 Recognised 2 RAD 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 3 Recognised 2 RAD 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 4 Recognised 3 RAD 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 5 Recognised 3 RAD 2 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate Foundation Recognised 3 RAD 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 6 RAD 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 7 RAD 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 8 RAD 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced Foundation RAD 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate RAD 4 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 1 Recognised 5 RAD 4 Diploma in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 2 Recognised 5 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 9
Rock School Title of Qualification RSL Entry Award In Musical Theatre Performance - Entry 3 Recognised 1 RSL Entry Award in Popular Music Performance (Entry 3) Recognised 1 RSL Entry Graded Examination in Music Performance (Entry 3) Recognised 1 RSL 1 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 1 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 3 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 1 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 2 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 3 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 1 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 2 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 3 Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate in Business for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate in Composition for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Certificate in Performance for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 10
RSL 1 Certificate in Technology for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 1 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 2 RSL 1 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 2 RSL 2 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised Leve 3 RSL 2 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised Leve 3 RSL 2 Award for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 4 Recognised 3 RSL 2 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 5 Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Business for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Composition for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Live Events and Promotion Skills Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Music Business Skills Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 4 Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 5 Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Performance for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Popular Music Performance - Grade 4 Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Popular Music Performance - Grade 5 Recognised 3 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 11
RSL 2 Certificate in Technology for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate Foundation Recognised 3 RSL 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 2 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 3 RSL 2 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners Recognised 3 RSL 3 Award for Music Educators RSL 3 Award for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Award for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Award for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Certificate for Music Educators RSL 3 Certificate for Music Educators RSL 3 Certificate for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Certificate for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Certificate for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Certificate For Music Practitioners RSL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 6 RSL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 7 RSL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 8 RSL 3 Certificate in Live Events and Promotion Skills RSL 3 Certificate in Music Business Skills RSL 3 Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 6 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 12
RSL 3 Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 7 RSL 3 Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance - Grade 8 RSL 3 Certificate in Popular Music Performance - Grade 6 RSL 3 Certificate in Popular Music Performance - Grade 7 RSL 3 Certificate in Popular Music Performance - Grade 8 RSL 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced Foundation RSL 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate RSL 3 Combined Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Combined Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma for Applied Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma for Applied Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma for Music Educators RSL 3 Diploma for Music Educators RSL 3 Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Diploma For Music Practitioners RSL 3 Extended Certificate For Music Practitioners RSL 3 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners RSL 3 Extended Diploma For Music Practitioners RSL 3 Graded Examination in Music Performance RSL 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 13
RSL 3 Subsidiary Diploma For Music Practitioners RSL 4 Award for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 4 Certificate for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 4 Certificate for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 4 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance - Advanced 1 Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Music Performance (DipRSL Perf) Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Music Teaching (DipRSL) Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Music Teaching Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Performance Arts Teaching Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Performing Arts Recognised 5 RSL 4 Diploma in Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Advanced 2 Recognised 5 RSL 4 Extended Certificate for Creative Practitioners Recognised 5 RSL 6 Diploma in Music Performance (LRSL Perf) Recognised 6 RSL 6 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 6 RSL 6 Diploma in Music Teaching (LRSL) Recognised 6 RSL 6 Diploma in Music Teaching Recognised 6 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 14
"Trinity College London" & "Guildhall School of Music and Drama" & "Trinity Guildhall" Title of Qualification TCL Entry Award In Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Initial) (Entry 3) TCL Entry Award In Graded Examination in Music Performance (Initial) (Entry 3) TCL Entry Award In Graded Examination In Performing Text (Initial) (Entry 3) TCL Entry Award In Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Initial) (Entry 3) Recognised 1 Recognised 1 Recognised 1 Recognised 1 TCL Entry Award In The Arts (Entry 3) Recognised 1 TCL Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Initial) (Entry 3) Recognised 1 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 3) Recognised 2 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 15
TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 1) TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 2) TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 3) Recognised 2 Recognised 2 Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 1) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 2) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 3) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in The Arts Recognised 2 TCL 1 Award in the Arts Recognised 2 TCL 1 Certificate In Performance Recognised 2 TCL 1 Certificate in Practical Performance Skills (Dance) Recognised 2 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 16
TCL 1 Graded Examination in Drama (Acting) (Shakespeare) (World Dramatists) (Musical Theatre) (Performance Arts) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 2 TCL 1 Graded Examination in Music Theory/Literacy Recognised 2 TCL 1 Graded Examination in Spanish Dance Recognised 2 TCL 1 Graded Examination in Speech (Performing Text) Recognised 2 TCL 1 Graded Examination in Speech and Drama Recognised 2 TCL 2 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Award in Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Award in Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Award in the Arts Recognised 3 TCL 2 Award in the Arts Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 4) TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 5) TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 4) TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 Recognised 3 Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 5) Recognised 3 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 17
TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 4) TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 4) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 5) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Music Theory/Literacy Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Communication Skills Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Drama (Acting) (Shakespeare) (World Dramatists) (Musical Theatre) (Performance Arts) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Spanish Dance Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Speech (Performing Text) Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Speech and Drama Recognised 3 TCL 2 Graded Examination in Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages Recognised 3 TCL 3 Award in The Arts TCL 3 Certificate In Communication Skills TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting in Pairs (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 7) NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 18
TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Communication Skills (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Individual Acting Skills (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theory (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Musical Theatre (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in performing Shakespeare (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performing Text (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 7) NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 19
TCL 3 Certificate In Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 8) TCL 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 6) TCL 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 7) TCL 3 Certificate in Vocational Graded Examination in Spanish Dance (Grade 8) TCL 3 Graded Examination in Communication Skills TCL 3 Graded Examination in Drama (Acting) (Shakespeare) (World Dramatists) (Musical Theatre) (Performance Arts) TCL 3 Graded Examination in Music Performance TCL 3 Graded Examination in Speech (Performing Text) TCL 3 Graded Examination in Speech and Drama TCL 3 Vocational Graded Examination in Spanish Dance TCL 4 Certificate for Music Educators Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Communication Skills Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Music Performance Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Music Theory Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Performing Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Recognised 5 TCL 4 Diploma In Pro-Music Performance Recognised 5 TCL 5 Certificate In Safe and Effective Dance Practice Recognised 5 TCL 5 Diploma In Professional Acting Recognised 5 TCL 5 Diploma In Professional Dance Recognised 5 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 20
TCL 5 National Certificate in Professional Acting Recognised 5 TCL 5 National Certificate in Professional Dance (Classical Ballet) (Contemporary Dance) Recognised 5 TCL 6 Diploma In Communication Skills Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning (Children and Young People) Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Music Composition Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Music Performance Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Music Teaching Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Music Theory Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Performing Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Professional Dance Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Professional Musical Theatre Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Professional Production Skills Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Pro-Music Performance Recognised 6 TCL 6 Diploma In Teaching Recognised 6 TCL 6 Licentiate in Music Practice: Adjudicating (LTCL) Recognised 6 TCL 6 National Diploma in Professional Acting Recognised 6 TCL 6 National Diploma in Professional Dance Recognised 6 TCL 6 National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre Recognised 6 TCL 6 National Diploma in Professional Production Skills Recognised 6 TCL 7 Diploma In Directing Recognised 6 TCL 7 Diploma In Music Composition Recognised 7 TCL 7 Diploma In Music Education Recognised 7 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 21
TCL 7 Diploma In Music Performance Recognised 7 TCL 7 Diploma In Music Theory Recognised 7 TCL 7 Diploma In Performing Recognised 7 TCL 7 Fellowship in Music Practice: Adjudicating (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall Advanced Graded Examination in Music Literacy Trinity Guildhall Advanced Graded Examination in Music Performance Trinity Guildhall Foundation Graded Examination in Communication Skills Recognised 2 Trinity Guildhall Foundation Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 2 Trinity Guildhall Intermediate Graded Examination in Music Literacy Recognised 3 Trinity Guildhall Intermediate Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 3 Trinity Guildhall 3 Advanced Graded Examination in Music Theory/Literacy Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Communication Skills (ATCL) (Public Speaking) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Music Facilitating (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Music Literacy (AMusTCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Music Performance (ATCL Recital) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Performing (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Pro-Music Performance (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in Teaching (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate Diploma in the Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Literacy (AMusTCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Performance (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Practice: Composing (ATCL) Recognised 5 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 22
Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Practice: Directing (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Practice: Mentoring (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Music Practice: Performing (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 4 Associate in Specialist Music Teaching (ATCL) Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 5 Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice Recognised 5 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Communication Skills (LTCL/LGSMD) (Public Speaking) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music Composition (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music Literacy (LMusTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music Performance (LTCL/LGSMD Recital) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music Teaching (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Performing (LTCL/LGSMD) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Pro-Music Performance (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate Diploma in Teaching (LTCL/LGSMD) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Applied Drama (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Composition (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Literacy (LMusTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Performance (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Practice: Composing (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Practice: Directing (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Practice: Mentoring (LTCL) Recognised 6 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 23
Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Music Practice: Performing (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 6 Licentiate in Specialist Music Teaching (LTCL) Recognised 6 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Directing (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Music Composition (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Music Education (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Music Facilitating (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Music Literacy (FMusTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Music Performance (FTCL Recital) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship Diploma in Performing (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Composition (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Education (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Literacy (FMusTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Performance (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Practice: Composing (FTCL) Recognised 7 Trinity Guildhall 7 Fellowship in Music Practice: Performing (FTCL) Recognised 7 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 24
"University of West London"," London College of Music" & "Thames Valley University" Title of Qualification TVU Advanced Graded Examination in Drama TVU Advanced Graded Examination in Speech TVU Foundation Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 2 TVU Foundation Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 3 TVU Intermediate Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 3 TVU Intermediate Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 3 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 2 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Music Literacy Recognised 2 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 2 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Music Theatre Recognised 2 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 2 TVU 1 Graded Examination in Speech and Drama Recognised 2 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Drama Recognised 3 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Music Literacy Recognised 3 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Music Performance Recognised 3 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Music Theatre Recognised 3 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Speech Recognised 3 TVU 2 Graded Examination in Speech and Drama Recognised 3 TVU 3 Graded Examination in Drama TVU 3 Graded Examination in Music Literacy NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 25
TVU 3 Graded Examination in Music Performance TVU 3 Graded Examination in Music Theatre TVU 3 Graded Examination in Speech TVU 4 Diploma in Music Performance (DipLCM) Recognised 5 TVU 4 Diploma in Music Teaching (DipLCM) Recognised 5 TVU 5 Associate in Music Performance (ALCM) Recognised 5 TVU 5 Associate in Music Teaching (ALCM) Recognised 5 TVU 6 Licentiate in Music Performance (LLCM) Recognised 6 TVU 6 Licentiate in Music Teaching (LLCM) Recognised 6 TVU 7 Fellowship in Music Performance (FLCM) Recognised 7 UWLQ Entry Award In School Music Performance (Debut) Recognised 1 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 3) Recognised 2 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 26
UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 1) UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 2) UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 3) Recognised 2 Recognised 2 Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award In School Music Performance (Grade 1) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award In School Music Performance (Grade 2) Recognised 2 UWLQ 1 Award In School Music Performance (Grade 3) Recognised 2 UWLQ 2 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 4) UWLQ 2 Award in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Award in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Award in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 5) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 5) Recognised 3 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 27
UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 4) UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 5) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 4) UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 4) UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 5) Recognised 3 Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 5) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate In School Music Performance (Grade 4) Recognised 3 UWLQ 2 Certificate In School Music Performance (Grade 5) Recognised 3 UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Acting (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Theatre (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 6) NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 28
UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Oral Communication (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Popular Music Theory (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Reading Aloud (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Theory of Music (Grade 8) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 6) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 7) UWLQ 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Verse Speaking (Grade 8) UWLQ 4 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 5 UWLQ 4 Diploma in Music Teaching Recognised 5 UWLQ 5 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 5 UWLQ 5 Diploma in Music Teaching Recognised 5 UWLQ 6 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 6 UWLQ 6 Diploma in Music Teaching Recognised 6 UWLQ 7 Diploma in Music Performance Recognised 7 NCFHE/MQRIC/2014 29
2014 NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION Bice Mizzi Vassallo School, Alamein Road Pembroke. MALTA Tel: (+356) 21801411 E-mail: ncfhe@gov.mt, qric.malta@gov.mt Website: ww.ncfhe.org.mt