National College Grades and Diplomas

In most subjects we offer two preparatory grades, principally for candidates under 12 years of age. Then follow eight further grades culminating in a Student’s Graduate.

We offer three diplomas, and examinations for bronze, silver and gold medals. Details are as follows:-

Medal Examinations

Examinations for Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals are held in most subjects. Details of requirements are as follows:

Junior Bronze
Two solos from the Grade 3 list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Intermediate Bronze
Two solos from the Grade 5 list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Intermediate Silver
Two solos from the Grade 6 list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Intermediate Gold
Two solos from the Grade 7 list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Senior Bronze
Two solos from the Grade 8 list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Senior Silver
Two solos from the Associate list
One solo own choice of similar standard

Senior Gold
Two solos from the Licentiate List
One solo own choice of similar standard
One of the above should be played from memory
The candidate should be prepared to discuss with the Examiner the works performed.

Marks
Marks are awarded as follows:

The pass mark is 80. No award of Honours or Distinction is made in the Medal Division but a high standard of performance is expected.