ABRSM: Courses and events

Latest exam updates

Exam refunds

To support customers affected by ongoing COVID restrictions, for Practical and Performance Grade exams from 1 January to 31 May 2021 any absent candidate will automatically receive a refund. This includes Performance Grades where the candidate has been unable to record and upload their video. You do not need to contact us to request a refund. However, it will help us if you can log in to your account and cancel the exam.

For Online Music Theory exams and any paper based exams taking place outside of the UK/Ireland we anticipate COVID restrictions will not prevent candidates from sitting their exam so absentee candidates will not automatically receive a refund and our normal Withdrawal, Non-attendance and Fee Refunds Policy still applies.

Music Theory exams – March 2021

Online Music Theory exams (Grades 1 to 5) – we are cancelling the online exams planned for 16 March. Exams in May and June will go ahead as planned.
Paper Music Theory exams (Grades 6 to 8) – the next exams will take place in June. Please note, dates and booking periods for Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-8 may be different from now on. For full details, see our dates and fees page.
Grade 5 Music Theory requirement - from 1 January to 30 April 2021 only, candidates can take Grade 6 to 8 Performance or Practical exams without first passing Grade 5 Music Theory. From 1 May 2021, the Grade 5 Music Theory requirement will return with flexibility about timing. If you receive an email asking for your proof of prerequisite, please ignore this. We will still release any results in line with the arrangements outlined here.

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Performance Grade exams

We will be offering Performance Grade exams every month for the remainder of 2021. Please check here for dates and fees. We are extending the introductory 15% discount for these exams so that it applies to all remotely-assessed Performance Grade and ARSM exams in 2021. Just enter code ABPG15MY when you book using our online service. Please also read our discount information and terms and conditions here.

Upcoming events

Feb - March 2020	High Scorers' Festival 2020 - Malaysia After the success of last year’s competition, we are delighted to bring to you the High Scorers’ Festival for Malaysia. This will take place in five locations across Malaysia, following the same format as last year, and with a SE Asia regional final held in Singapore for grades 8 and ARSM diploma. Find out more
March 2021	Global High Scorers' Concert Download our application form to take part in the next Global High Scorers’ Concert in March 2021. Find out more
December 2020	International Choral Festival & Competition The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) invites choirs from all around the world to be a part of a virtual International Choral Festival & Competition. This is an opportunity to showcase the rich choral heritage of your country and region on a global platform. Watch the performance
October - December 2020	Online Piano Events Wherever you are in the world, join us on an in-depth tour of ABRSM’s new Piano syllabus for 2021 & 2022, featuring more pieces than ever before. We’re delighted to present over 16 hours of inspirational teaching content which you can watch on-demand at a time that suits you. Find out more

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