NEA Resources

NEA's Resources Helpful for Teachers, Parents and Learners

New Era Academy has a wealth of information and resources available to Teachers, Parents, and Learners to help them research the best exam disciplines for them and then confidently prepare learners for their examinations. We have organised our documentation so that you can easily find the right information you are looking for. 

Here you can find details on NEA’s Policies, links to our various Forms, explanations of the UCAS Tariffs, and how our Grades and Specifications work together for the different examinations.  There are a number of FAQs or questions our community frequently ask us.  Click here if you are looking for further details on the different New Era Academy Syllabus for 2020-2023.

New Era Academy Policies

New Era Academy has been providing a grade-based examination syllabus since 1941. We have been upholding the highest standards of learning that aim to provide qualification assessments to train, motivate, and develop aspiring artists and professionals.
New Era Academy’s policies are published below for your information. They reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and consideration for and from our teachers, examiners, and learners.

Can’t find what you are looking for?  Contact us at exams@neweraacedemy.co.uk or phone 0330 133 1885.

New Era Academy Forms

New Era Academy is committed to providing fast and high-quality service to our community, learners and parents.  We have provided a range of forms for specific queries you may have.  Please use the click through buttons to the forms listed below Alternatively, please contact us at exams@neweraacedemy.co.uk or phone 0330 133 1885.

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NEA Grades vs Specifications

How Do Examination Grades, Disciplines and Syllabus Specification Levels Work?

New Era Academy has created a very comprehensive set of Syllabi that overarches 12 Examination Grades, and 16 Disciplines for solo, duo, or group performers, across Communication Exams, Performance Exams, and Creative Movement within a 7-level Specification framework.  The following table illustrates how these elements of the Syllabus relate to each other.

Communications Exams

Performance
Exams

Creative Movement Exams

Examination Grades

Specifications Levels

Preparatory

Entry Level

Entry Level

Introductory

Entry Level

Entry Level

Preliminary

Entry Level

Entry Level

Transition

Entry Level

Entry Level

Grade 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Grade 2
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Grade 3 (Foundation Medal)
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Grade 4
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Grade 5
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Grade 6 (Bronze Medal)
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Grade 7 (Silver Medal)
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Grade 8 (Gold Medal)
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Teaching Diploma Level 4 ANEA
Level 4
Level 4
Teaching Diploma Level 5 ANEA
Level 5
Level 5
Teaching Diploma Level 6 LNEA
Level 6
Level 6
NEA Resources - New Era Academy offer in our communications exams syllabus Interview skills and techniques to develop life skill for students.
Interview skills and techniques are a valuable life skill that New Era Academy offer to groups in our communications exams syllabus.

UCAS Tariffs

New Era Academy Exams and the UCAS Tariff Points for Level 3 Qualifications

NEA Examinations’ accredited Level 3 qualifications are included in the UCAS Tariff. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the UK body that operates the application process for British universities. Learners passing any of our Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited Specification Level 3 exams will be able to claim UCAS POINTS, commensurate with their attainment.

The following table shows how UCAS Tariff Points will be awarded, when a student is awarded a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for Grade 6, 7, or 8 examinations. GCE AS and A Levels are also referenced for information.

UCAS Points NEA Grades GCE AS Level GCE A Level
56
-
-
A
48
-
-
B
40
-
-
-
32
-
-
C
30
Grade 8 ~ Distinction
-
D
27
Grade 8 ~ Merit
-
-
24
Grade 8 ~ Pass
-
-
20
-
-
16
Grade 7 ~ Distinction
-
-
14
Grade 7 ~ Merit
C
E
12
Grade 7 ~ Pass
-
-
Grade 6 ~ Distinction
-
-
10
Grade 6 ~ Merit
D
-
8
Grade 6 ~ Pass
-
-
6
-
E
-

FAQ's ~ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for in-person examinations, NEA will schedule one of our Examiners to attend your centre or venue to eliver the examination sessions for you and your learners.

Yes there is an minimum of £450 for each exam session, which will usually have several exams scheduled during the session. If you are uncertian abot the minimum fee or are a new teacher with NEA, please call us on 0330 133 1885 or email exams@neweraacademy.co.uk to discuss.

New Era Academy do run centres in Brighton and Belfast for examinations throughout the UK academic year. If you and your students are located elsewhere in the UK or Overseas, our Examiners will travel to your center or venue to deliver the examination session.

Your NEA qualification title is the long Description that appears on your certificate. UCAS recognise NEA qualifications from Level 3/Grade 6 and above. For example, a Grade 8 in Communications would be on UCAS as NEA Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination In Communications Grade 8. Refer to the UCAS Tariff Points table under NEA Resources.

All of our Syllabi documentation is available as PDF downloads from our website. You can find the full syllabus documents, as well as the specific disciplines syllabus sections from the menu or on the NEA Syllabus & Fees page.

Yes we offer online examination sessions. A silver lining from our pandemic experiences! Online examinations are a great way to help those learners who want to progress through their Grades at a faster pace.

We know, sometimes IT happens! Try clearing your cache, as sometimes the exam Portal updates need your internet browser to be refreshed. If you are still unable to access the portal, please contact us on 0330 133 1885 or exams@neweraacademy.co.uk.

Our Grades 6,7 and 8 exams are all worth UCAS points but you can only claim your highest scoring points tally with UCAS within the NEA category. So if you have a Merit at Grade 7 and 8, you can only claim UCAS points for the Grade 8 Merit. However, if you have taken exams that sit in the different NEA categories, (ie. one is in the Performance Exams category and the other is in Communication Exams category), then you can claim UCAS points for your highest results in each category. Refer to the UCAS Tariff Points table under NEA Resources.

Your student will be able to resit the exam as we do not offer refunds. Your student will be able to reschedule to the next exam session of their teacher and their fee will be deferred. However, we also run fortnightly online catch up sessions which your student can book onto to sit the examination.