Exam dates and fees

 

COVID-19 update – 19 March

On the basis of official and local advice, we are suspending Practical and Music Theory exams from now until 1 July 2020. We will not be taking any bookings for the forthcoming Music Theory exams and will be delaying the introduction of our new exam booking service. Our Representative will contact applicants with further guidance and we will provide updates about future exam sessions as soon as we can. We are very sorry for the impact on teachers and candidates and thank you for your loyalty and support at this difficult time.

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Exam dates and fees 2020

• Practical and ARSM
• Music Theory
• Other diplomas*

From April 2020, we have a new online booking service for graded music exams (practical and Music Theory), ARSM, Prep Test and Performance Assessment. As a result, we are no longer able to accept postal entries for practical and ARSM exams.

Arrangements for DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM, and Choral Singing and Ensembles are staying the same and you will still need to enter candidates for these exams by post.

Find out more about our new online service for exams from April 2020.

Practical exams (session one)

Entry period: 24 January - 07 February 2020

All instruments and grades

Sweden

May

Practical exam fees

Prep Test	46 GBP
Initial Grade (Bowed strings only)	51 GBP
Grade 1	57 GBP
Grade 2	62 GBP
Grade 3	66 GBP
Grade 4	71 GBP
Grade 5	74 GBP
Grade 6	83 GBP
Grade 7	100 GBP
Grade 8	112 GBP
ARSM	169 GBP
Performance Assessment	74 GBP
Ensemble: Primary	1,170 SEK
Ensemble: Intermediate	1,320 SEK
Ensemble: Advanced	1,980 SEK
Choral Singing: Initial	1,170 SEK
Choral Singing: Intermediate	1,320 SEK
Choral Singing: Advanced	1,980 SEK
Choral Singing: Attendance Fee	770 SEK

From April 2020, we have a new online booking service for graded music exams (practical and Music Theory), ARSM, Prep Test and Performance Assessment. As a result, we are no longer able to accept postal entries for practical and ARSM exams.

Arrangements for DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM, and Choral Singing and Ensembles are staying the same and you will still need to enter candidates for these exams by post.

Find out more about our new online service for exams from April 2020.

Music Theory exams (session one)

Entry period: 3 - 17 April 2020

Exam dates

Sweden

Saturday 06 June

Music Theory exams (session two)

Entry period: 21 August - 04 September 2020

Exam date

Sweden

Saturday 07 November

Music Theory fees

Grade 1	34 GBP
Grade 2	36 GBP
Grade 3	37 GBP
Grade 4	40 GBP
Grade 5	41 GBP
Grade 6	53 GBP
Grade 7	55 GBP
Grade 8	57 GBP

Notes

Translations of Theory papers are available on request. Please enter a T in the ‘Specific needs’ box for each candidate who requires a translation.

Diploma exams (session one)

Entry period: 24 January - 07 February 2020

Exam date

Sweden

May

Diploma fees

DipABRSM	2,640 SEK
LRSM **	7,840 SEK**
FRSM	11,390 SEK
Retake fee: DipABRSM	2,110 SEK
Retake fee: LRSM	6,270 SEK
Retake fee: FRSM	9,110 SEK

Notes

* ARSM exams take place during Practical exam periods - see the first tab for details of exam dates and fees.

** LRSM Teaching fees are payable in two instalments. 40% must be paid on submission of the Case Study Portfolio & Video of Teaching Practice. The balance is payable when entering for the remaining sections of the exam.

Diploma retake fees

Please note that retake fees apply only to candidates applying for a partial retake (2.2 or 2.1 and 2.2, etc.). If candidates are retaking the complete exam, the full fee is payable.

Additional information

Other fees and charges (2020)*

• Download a past results (from before 1993) search form (PDF)

• Download a certificate amendment and replacement form (for exams taken after 1993)

	Exam taken after 1993	Exam taken from 1977 to 1993	Exam taken before 1977
Confirmation of marks	free of charge	£43.00	£53.00
Duplicate certificate	£12.00 (diplomas £19.00, Music Medals £6.50)	included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)	included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)

	Practical	Theory
Appeal investigation**	N/A	Half of the entry fee
Results Review	Grade 1-5: £25 Grade 6-8: £40 ARSM: £40	N/A
External review	£60.00 per candidate	£60.00 per candidate
Administrative charge for payment with dishonoured cheque	£22.00	£22.00

* The above charges should be paid direct to ABRSM's office in London by sterling draft presentable in the UK or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Sterling drafts should be payable to ‘The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music’.

If you wish to pay locally please contact your Local Representative who will advise you of the local fee and method of payment.

** For multiple candidates, the investigation fee charged will not exceed five times the local Grade 5 Practical/Music Theory fee.