Dance Branch Departments
- Classical Ballet
- Commercial dance
- Contemporary
- Lyrical
- Acro dance
- Ballroom & Latin
- Tap Dance (Theatre)
- Tap Dance (Rhythm)
- Jazz Dance
- Street Dance
- Choreography
- Broadway dance
Voted “Leading Performing Arts Exam Board” 2025
International Performing
Arts & Theatre — Malaysia
Bringing the UK's leading performing arts examinations board to students across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and beyond. Graded programmes, regulated qualifications, and a global community of artists.
About I-PATH
I-PATH — the International Performing Arts & Theatre — is headquartered at 163 Herne Hill, London. The board offers Ofqual-regulated qualifications via its RSL Awards partnership alongside its own developed programmes, achievement awards, teacher training and competitions in dance, acting and singing.
I-PATH Malaysia is the regional partner that coordinates examiner visits, training and centre accreditation across Malaysia, Singapore and the wider South-East Asian region.
What we offer
Graded examinations
I-PATH offers graded examinations across dance and theatre, including Ofqual-regulated qualifications awarded by RSL Awards, as well as unregulated I-PATH developed programmes.
Achievement awards
For students and schools opting not to participate in our graded exams, we provide the Achievement Awards system. This unique approach recognises and celebrates success, fostering a sense of accomplishment.
Teacher training
I-PATH offers a diverse range of teacher training courses catering to teachers worldwide, spanning from comprehensive two-year programmes to focused half-day CPD courses for dance, drama and singing teachers.
Subjects & departments
The performing arts subjects we cover includes 12 genre of dance, musical theatre, vocal, drama, public speaking, modelling and SEND.
Theatre Department
- Acting
- Public speaking
- Musical Theatre
- Voice
- Modelling & SEND
PACT — Performing Arts College for Teachers
I-PATH's PACT is your go-to hub for performing arts teaching, supporting educators as they deepen their practice, strengthen their classrooms and build long-term careers in the arts.
PACT: helping you grow, teach, and lead with confidence.
Course information is currently available on request while the latest booklet PDFs are being prepared. Please email malaysia@i-path.org for the latest details.
Level 4 & Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma Programmes
Train. Teach. Lead.
- Level 4 Professional Teaching Diploma for teachers ready to strengthen planning, delivery and reflective practice in performing arts education.
- Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma for experienced practitioners developing advanced teaching, leadership and mentoring skills.
Both diploma pathways are designed for flexible study, making it easier to balance professional development with your teaching schedule.
Through PACT, you also join a global network of performing arts educators committed to raising standards, sharing practice and supporting one another's growth.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate is a practical entry point for aspiring assistants and early-career teachers who want to build confidence supporting classes in dance, drama and other performing arts settings.
It offers a clear progression route for learners building towards further training, including UCAS-linked study pathways and future teaching qualifications.
I-PATH members can enrol candidates while creating an additional development opportunity within their school or studio, with commission available on member enrolments.
Our ambassador
Datin Rosalina Mary Ooi Poh Gaik
President, Perak Society of Performing Arts · Principal, City Ballet (Ipoh)
Datin Rosalina has spent decades championing classical ballet and large-scale theatrical work in Perak, leading productions ranging from Broadway musicals to opera through the Perak Society of Performing Arts.
As founding ambassador for I-PATH Malaysia, she helps bring regulated examinations, graded syllabi and teacher training to studios across Malaysia — bridging the standards of an established UK examinations board with the talent and ambition of local performers.
Get in touch
For centre enrolment, examiner visits or general enquiries about I-PATH in Malaysia, contact us at the addresses below. International enquiries should be directed to the head office in London.
Malaysia (regional)
ipathmalaysia@gmail.com
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Head office (London)
info@i-path.org
163 Herne Hill, London SE24 9LR
+44 20 7078 8693
Examinations
exams@i-path.org
Sarah Jessup