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Part of the ISTD Academy Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), in Unit 5 you will be introduced to Child Development and explore the physical and cognitive stages that children go through from 2 – 18 years old. Typical and atypical development are explored, helping students gain knowledge that will underpin all aspects of their teaching practice. 

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At the ISTD Academy, you have the flexibility to access individual units of study delivered intensively over 13 weeks, combining interactive online modules with engaging live lectures and tutorials. Whether you're starting your teacher training journey, completing unfinished units or building upon existing knowledge, this is the place to explore the DDE qualification and dive into the specifics of Unit 5.  

Course Dates 

  • September - December 2025 (intent to enter February 2026)

  • January - March 2026 (intent to enter May 2026)

Fees 

Unit 5 – Includes Final Assessment  £687 

 
ISTD Additional Costs for Non-Members 

ISTD Registration  £35 
ISTD Provisional Membership* £88/79 

*Fees are reviewed annually and therefore subject to change. 

 
 

Academy Entry Requirements 

  • ISTD Intermediate dance certificate or equivalent in chosen genre 
  • Age 17+ 
  • Some experience of being within a teaching environment or a desire to follow a teaching pathway 
  • GSCE English (or equivalent) at Level 4/C or above (or equivalent) 
  • Students for whom English is a second language are expected to hold an IELTS at Level 6 

Application Process 

Apply now by emailing academyinfo@istdacademy.org or following the online link here.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview. 

Full Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education Course Specification 

Questions? 

Got questions or need more information? Email us at academyinfo@istdacademy.org or call our friendly team on 020 7655 8875.  

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