Attainment bands (from January 2022)
From January 2022, the attainment bands for RAD exams will be as follows:
Result classification |
Total marks |
Medal classification (graded exams only |
Standard not attained |
0 – 39 |
n/a |
Pass |
40 – 54 |
Bronze |
Merit |
55 – 64 |
Silver |
High Merit |
65 – 74 |
|
Distinction |
75 – 84 |
Gold |
High Distinction |
85 – 100 |
These new band categories will be shown on certificates, however, there will be no changes to medals.
It should also be noted that candidates will not be able to change their banding retrospectively, i.e. any replacement certificates for exams entered before 1 January 2022 will still use the classification which they were originally awarded.