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Practical and Music Theory exams update
On the basis of official and local advice, we have decided to suspend all Practical and Music Theory exams outside the UK and Ireland from now until 1 July 2020, and our Representative will contact applicants with further guidance. We will update specific territories in due course in relation to exams after that date. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your loyal support during this challenging time.
There is currently no local ABRSM representative in Austria, so all exam arrangements are handled by the Music Theory team in the London office. Unfortunately we do not hold Practical exams in Austria.
To make an entry, please complete the relevant entry form, and scan and email this to [email protected]. Please send this to us no later than the closing date for that session. You can find our exam fees, closing dates and exam periods under the Dates and Fees section of our website.
Please note Theory exams can only be held as visits at schools of general education or LEA music centre approved by ABRSM in line with our regulations which can be found here (7. Place of Exams: visits).
We will then give you ABRSM’s bank details, and a unique code for each candidate, which should be included in the payment reference for the bank transfer. This ensures that we are able to link your payment to your entry.
Theory exam materials will be posted to the host venue 4 weeks before the exam.
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.
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Exam taken after 1993 |
Exam taken from 1977 to 1993 |
Exam taken before 1977 |
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Confirmation of marks |
free of charge |
£43.00 |
£53.00 |
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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) |
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Practical |
Theory |
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Appeal investigation** |
N/A |
Half of the entry fee |
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Results Review |
Grade 1-5: £25 |
N/A |
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External review |
£60.00 per candidate |
£60.00 per candidate |
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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.
