The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) was established in 1904, and is recognised by the Office of Qualification Regulation (Ofqual) in England.
The ISTD was established in 1904 in Covent Garden, London. It is one of the world’s oldest and most influential dance examination boards offering the opportunity for thousands of dance enthusiasts to participate in examinations in the widest dance styles and gain recognised qualifications.The ISTD reports on examinations and standards directly to the UK Parliament.
Today the ISTD has more than 7,500 members in over 50 countries throughout the world and holds 250,000 examinations each year. ISTD qualifications are regulated and are entered on the Regulated Qualification Framework, which equivalences to the European Qualifications Framework. This together with the fact that they have been established and offering examinations since 1904, means that their qualifications are recognised worldwide.
The ISTD was established in 1904 in Covent Garden, London. It is one of the world’s oldest and most influential dance examination boards offering the opportunity for thousands of dance enthusiasts to participate in examinations in the widest dance styles and gain recognised qualifications.The ISTD reports on examinations and standards directly to the UK Parliament.

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