GRADE EXAMS
An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha
CLRG’s grade examination scheme provides a structured framework for dancers to build a strong foundation in Irish dance through developing their stamina, expression, musicality and knowledge of the traditional dances and culture. Whether individuals dance for health, recreation, competitively or hope to pursue a career in Irish dance in the future, this scheme aims to help dancers of all ages and ability work towards an achievable goal.
A dancer who successfully completes all 12 grades will be awarded the Dioplóma Scrúdú Rinceoirí (Diploma of the Irish Dancing Commission) and is considered eligible to apply for the TCRG examination.
Registered TCRGs looking to hold grade exams can now submit their applications using our online form linked above.
Please note applications will no longer be accepted over email.
As of 1 May 2024, CLRG has introduced a flat fee of 5 Euro per grade taken. Reminder to all organisers no more than a 25% upcharge can be placed on any one grade.
Any queries regarding replacement certificates, lost comment sheets, etc. should be directed to grades@clrg.ie
APPLICATION FORMS & SYLLABI
SCRÚDÚ BÉIL
From 1st January 2018 there is a requirement for Scrúdú Béil (Oral Irish Exam) for grades 1-4 in Ireland.
A list of the required questions can be found above. A question and answer video can be found below in each dialect. Click on the Grade number to access the videos.
Click here for the list of questions and answers for each grade.
Click here for the oral Irish for Grades 5 and 6 to be introduced to the exams after Easter 2024.
Físithe don scrúdú béil (Scrúdaithe Grád 1-4) – Videos for the oral irish test (Grade Exams 1-4)
Canúint Laighean – Leinster Dialect
Grád 1
Grád 2
Grád 3
Grád 4
Canúint Mumhan – Munster Dialect
Grád 1
Grád 2
Grád 3
Grád 4
Canúint Uladh – Ulster Dialect
Grád 1
Grád 2
Grád 3
Grád 4
Canúint Chonnacht – Connacht Dialect
Grád 1
Grád 2
Grád 3
Grád 4
Effective January 1st 2018, TCRG APPLICANTS:
Effective January 1st 2018, all candidates must have completed Grades 1 through to 12 to be eligible to take the TCRG examination. Each candidate will be required to submit proof of having taken all twelve grades. This documentation must be submitted with the application.