There are nine grades of examination (Primary to Grade 8 Award), numbered progressively in order of complexity. Examinations are open to both male and female candidates. Candidates may take any Grade without having passed previous examinations, provided they satisfy the minimum age requirements. Candidates may also re-take an examination as many times as they wish, regardless of the result. Alternatively, Presentation Classes enable teachers to offer all students in their school a target to work towards, irrespective of their physical ability or pace of learning. Each Presentation Class is based on the work from the relevant Grade and the content is a reduced form of the Grade syllabus examination. Presentation Classes are of particular advantage to students, who for one reason or another may be unable to prepare for a full Graded Examination. Candidates for both Examinations and Presentation Classes receive a certificate bearing their name and level of attainment. There are three components to the Graded Syllabus – Classical, Free Movement and Character work.