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Exam dates and fees 2023

Paper-based Music Theory exams (Grades 6 to 8) – we do not have any Public Venues in Austria for these exams at the moment. Please contact  [email protected] if you have candidates interested in taking a Grade 6 to 8 Music Theory exam as it may be possible to hold these at a Private Visit at a school or other educational institution.

• Online Music Theory (Grades 1-5)
• Paper-based Music Theory (Grades 6-8)

Online Music Theory (Grades 1-5)

Online Music Theory exams are available on demand. You can book at any time. After booking, candidates have 28 days to take their exam. They can choose any date and time during this period.

Due to system updates taking place, candidates will not be able to take exams on the dates/times below. 

The dates/times listed are UK times (GMT or BST).

13/11/2022	22.00–02.00
12/01/2023	22.00–02.00
23/02/2023	22.00–02.00
13/04/2023	22.00–02.00
25/05/2023	22.00–02.00
29/06/2023	22.00–02.00
10/08/2023	22.00–02.00
21/09/2023	22.00–02.00
02/11/2023	22.00–02.00
14/12/2023	22.00–02.00

Online Music Theory fees

Grade 1	79 EUR
Grade 2	80 EUR
Grade 3	82 EUR
Grade 4	89 EUR
Grade 5	94 EUR

Music Theory exams (Session one)

Booking Period: 18 - 29 September 2023

Exam Date

Grades 6-8

Saturday 11 November 2023 10.00

Music Theory fees

Grade 6	91 EUR
Grade 7	94 EUR
Grade 8	102 EUR

Additional information

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.

Other fees and charges (2023)*

	Exam taken after 1993	Exam taken from 1977 to 1993	Exam taken before 1977
Confirmation of marks	free of charge	£45.00	£56.00
Duplicate certificate	£13.50 (Diplomas £20.50)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)

 

Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 1-5	£31.00
Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 6-8, ARSM	£46.00
Online Theory marks review (Grades 1-5)	£10.50
Theory appeal investigation (Grades 6-8) **	Half of the entry fee
External review (Instrumental/singing exams, Music Theory exams)	£60.00

* 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’.

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