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.