International exam regulations
(excluding UK & Ireland)
These regulations apply to all ABRSM exams except the DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas, for which separate syllabuses containing distinct regulations are available.
ARAB STATES
AFRICA
AUSTRALASIA
SOUTH EAST ASIA
SOUTHERN ASIA
EUROPE
Exam regulations
Latest exam updates
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) – we will not be offering these exams in March. The next exams at Grades 6 to 8 will be in June 2021.
- 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 booking
The next booking period for remotely-assessed Performance Grade and ARSM exams opens in February. For details, see our dates and fees page.
International exam regulations
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