About TQs

About the BBO Teaching Qualifications

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Fees & Funding

Application Fee

Applicants will be required to pay a £35 application fee when applying for Teaching Qualification courses.

An application fee is not required for returning students registering for the next course/level.

Payment Options

There are two options for paying Teaching Qualification course fees:

Option 1: Pay the full course fee upfront.

Option 2: Pay a Registration Fee followed by a payment plan of monthly instalments.

Discounts

We provide the following discounts on course fees:

5% discount for payment of the full Level 4 or Level 5 course fee upfront
3% discount for payment of the full Level 6 course fee upfront
3% discount for students returning to complete Level 6
5% discount for students returning to complete Level 4 or Level 5
5% discount for professional dancers registered on the Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching

Funding:

Applicants may be eligible for help with course fees through a scholarship or grant from their local education authority.

Professional dancers may be eligible for a Retraining Grant from Dancers Career Development to help pay for course fees.

Additional Costs

Students may be required to purchase recommended books and software to support completion of their studies. Students are sent a full resource list once registered on a course providing information on what they will need.

Students may be required to pay additional fees during their studies, such as a Re-submission Fee for re-assessment of a failed assessment. For full details, see the Teaching Qualifications Payment of Fees: Terms and Conditions.

Career Prospects

All BBO Teaching Qualification courses lead to a standalone award recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Career benefits include:

Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant Certificate

Acquisition of UCAS points to support application to UK colleges and universities.
Formal recognition of knowledge and skills as a Dance Teaching Assistant, enabling students to work or volunteer as a Dance Teaching Assistant.
The knowledge and skills required to progress to the BBO Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching.

Level 4 Diploma Introduction to Dance Teaching

Formal recognition of foundational knowledge and skills of dance teaching, enabling students to seek employment as dance teachers who are not yet formally qualified.
Access to Associate Membership with BBO.
Access to BBO syllabi and permission to teach BBO syllabi (but not enter students for examinations).
The knowledge and skills required to progress to the BBO Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching leading to formal qualification as a dance teacher.

Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching

Formal qualification as a dance teacher.
Professional recognition by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales and professional validation by CDMT.
After completion of 18 hours of BBO CPD, access to Registered Teacher Membership with BBO.
Access to BBO syllabi, permission to teach BBO syllabi and enter students for examinations, use of the BBO brand and network.
The knowledge and skills required to progress to the BBO Level 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching, after which students can undertake professional formation to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Dance Teaching Practices

Formal qualification as a dance teacher at a higher level.
The same benefits of Level 5 plus access to professional formation for the award of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Studying with BBO

Studying with BBO is fun, flexible and accessible! As long as you have a reliable internet connection, you can study from anywhere and the balance between scheduled sessions and independent study means you can study around your work and other commitments.

You are given access to our online learning portal which provides your course materials, module learning resources, and study skills support.

For each module, you are assigned a tutor who supports you throughout the module by answering questions, leading online sessions, setting study tasks, scheduling individual or group tutorials, providing feedback on your work to help you progress your learning and assessing your final assignment.

You will be assessed through a variety of modes, including practical, written and presentation work and all assignments are submitted digitally.

Disability Support

If you have a disability or long-term condition that means you require additional support whilst studying, you can discuss your needs with us. We provide reasonable adjustments for students with a range of disabilities and conditions, including but not limited to specific learning differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD), mental health difficulties (such as anxiety, depression), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), long-term medical conditions, sensory impairments (such as visual impairment, hearing impairment), and mobility or physical impairments.

Equivalence of Qualification Levels

The table below indicates the equivalent qualification level (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) of each level of award of BBO Graded and Vocational Graded dance examinations and Teaching Qualifications.

Level	Equivalent Qualification Level
Level 2	Equivalent to GCSE standard
Level 3	Equivalent to A Level standard
Level 4	Equivalent level to the first year of an undergraduate degree or a Certificate of Higher Education
Level 5	Equivalent level to the second year of an undergraduate degree, a Diploma of Higher Education, a Foundation Degree or a Higher National Diploma
Level 6	Equivalent level to the final year of an undergraduate degree

UCAS Tariff Points

In addition to Level 3 BBO Graded and Vocational Graded examinations, the Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant Certificate carries UCAS Tariff points. Many universities, colleges and conservatoires use UCAS Tariff points as a way to determine whether an applicant meets the entry requirements for a course. The number of points is determined by the classification of the award (i.e. Pass, Merit or Distinction), as follows:

Level 3 Dance Teaching Assistant Certificate Grade	UCAS Tariff Points
Pass	4
Merit	8
Distinction	12

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The Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 Dance Teaching Diplomas do not carry UCAS points but do indicate specialist knowledge at an equivalent level (see the Equivalence table above), an ability to study independently and the determination, dedication and resilience needed for study at a higher level.

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