We are creating new diplomas to replace our current DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas. To check deadlines for taking current diplomas, see our withdrawal information here.

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Exam dates and fees 2023

• Face-to-face exams
• Digital exams
• Online Music Theory (Grades 1-5)
• Paper based Music Theory (6 to 8)
• Jazz
• DipABRSM, LRSM, FRSM

Face-to-face instrumental and singing exams

Practical Grades, ARSM, Prep Test, Performance Assessment, Ensembles and Choral Singing

For digital Performance Grade and ARSM dates, select ‘digital exams’.

The dates on this page are for Public Venue exams. If you are organising a Private Visit, find out about dates here.

 

Session 1

Online booking period: 16 Jan - 30 January 2023

All instruments and grades

Ireland

March - April

Session 2

Online booking period: 17 April - 2nd May 2023

Choral singing and ensemble booking period†: 17 April - 2nd May 2023

All instruments and grades

Ireland

June - July

Session 3

Online booking period: 18 Sept - 2 Oct 2023 (Exams only In Dublin)

Choral singing and ensemble booking period†: 18 September - 2 October 2023

All instruments and grades

Ireland (Dublin only)

Nov - Dec

Fees

Prep Test	59 EUR
Initial Practical Grade	59 EUR
Practical Grade 1	65 EUR
Practical Grade 2	77 EUR
Practical Grade 3	87 EUR
Practical Grade 4	96 EUR
Practical Grade 5	104 EUR
Practical Grade 6	121 EUR
Practical Grade 7	128 EUR
Practical Grade 8	156 EUR
ARSM	263 EUR
Performance Assessment	73 EUR
Ensemble: Primary†	128 EUR
Ensemble: Intermediate†	156 EUR
Ensemble: Advanced†	263 EUR
Choral Singing: Initial†	128 EUR*
Choral Singing: Intermediate†	156 EUR*
Choral Singing: Advanced†	263 EUR*
Choral Singing: Attendance Fee	87 EUR

Notes

† It is not possible to book these exams using our online booking service. Please download an entry form and send a completed digital copy to your Local Representative.

Regulations and information

Before entering for an exam, make sure that you're familiar with our Regulations and Information for exams as well as the relevant syllabus.

Digital instrumental and singing exams

Performance Grades and ARSM

Digital Performance Grades and ARSM diplomas are available on demand. There are no booking periods and exam sessions. Instead, you can book, pay and submit the exam video when you are ready. You can submit the video when you book or at any time during the following 28 days.

Fees

Initial Performance Grade	55 EUR
Performance Grade 1	60 EUR
Performance Grade 2	71 EUR
Performance Grade 3	81 EUR
Performance Grade 4	89 EUR
Performance Grade 5	96 EUR
Performance Grade 6	112 EUR
Performance Grade 7	119 EUR
Performance Grade 8	146 EUR
ARSM	244 EUR

Regulations and information

Before entering for an exam, make sure that you're familiar with our Regulations and Information for exams as well as the relevant syllabus.

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).

10/08/2023	22.00–02.00
23/08/2023	00:00–23:59
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	48 EUR
Grade 2	49 EUR
Grade 3	56 EUR
Grade 4	60 EUR
Grade 5	62 EUR

Music Theory (6 to 8) Session 1

Online booking period: 16-27 January 2023

Exam date

Grades 6-8

Wednesday 8 March 17:00

Music Theory (6 to 8) Session 2

Online booking Period: 24 April - 5 May 2023

Exam Date

Grades 6-8

Saturday 17 June 10:00

Music Theory (6 to 8) Session 3

Booking Period: 25 Sept - 6 Oct 2023

Exam Date

Grades 6-8

Tuesday 14 November 17:00

Music Theory fees

Grade 6	68 EUR
Grade 7	73 EUR
Grade 8	79 EUR

Jazz exams

To book Jazz exams at a venue organised by us, you will need to book at an ABRSM Jazz Visit (see below). You can also book Jazz exams at a Private Visit as long as you have at least one hour of Jazz examining time and the total time for the visit is at least three hours.

1. Check ABRSM Jazz Visit dates, Venue Codes and closing dates.

2. Choose your ABRSM Jazz Visit and make a note of the Venue Code.

3. Before you book, have all your candidate information ready: Contact ID (if known), name, date of birth, exam subject and grade/level, any access arrangements and candidate email address (optional).

Find out more about booking Jazz exams

 

Jazz exams (June-July Session)

Online booking opens: 17 April 2023

Online booking closes: 28 days before the ABRSM Jazz Visit start date

We are offering Jazz exams in Ireland every summer session (June-July) only

Jazz exams

Ireland

05 June - 01 July

Jazz exam fees

Grade 1	65 EUR
Grade 2	77 EUR
Grade 3	87 EUR
Grade 4	96 EUR
Grade 5	104 EUR
Performance Assessment	73 EUR
Ensemble: Initial †	128 EUR
Ensemble: Intermediate †	156 EUR
Ensemble: Advanced†	263 EUR

Notes

† Postal bookings only – online booking not available

DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas take place in two exam sessions each year.

Summer Diploma exams

Booking Period: 17 April - 2 May 2023

We have changed how we accept entries for all diploma exams, and will no longer be accepting paper entries. Please see here for more information on how to enter. https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/diploma-exams/

Diploma exams

Ireland

June - July

Autumn Diploma exams

Booking Period: 18 September - 2 October 2023

We have changed how we accept entries for all diploma exams, and will no longer be accepting paper entries. Please see here for more information on how to enter. https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/diploma-exams/

Diploma exams

Ireland (Dublin only)

Nov - Dec

Diploma fees

DipABRSM (complete exam)	412 EUR
LRSM (complete exam) **	903 EUR **
FRSM (complete exam)	1,315 EUR
Resit fee: DipABRSM	330 EUR
Resit fee: LRSM	722 EUR
Resit fee: FRSM	1,052 EUR

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.

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)*

We have temporarily changed our certificate replacement and amendment service. You can find out more on our Results and Certificates page.

	Exam taken after 1993	Exam taken from 1977 to 1993	Exam taken before 1977
Confirmation of marks	free of charge	€57.00	€70.00
Duplicate certificate	€17.00 (Diplomas €28.00)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)

 

Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 1-5	€37.00
Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 6-8, ARSM	€55.00
Online Theory marks review (Grades 1-5)	€12.50
Theory appeal investigation (Grades 6-8) **	Half of the entry fee
External review (Instrumental/singing exams, Music Theory exams)	€90.00
Administrative charge for payment with dishonoured cheque	€31.00

* 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.