Due to system updates taking place, candidates will not be able to take online Grade 1 to 5 Music Theory exams from 13 August (17.00 UK time) to 14 August (23.59 UK time). We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Check our dates and fees page for other dates when exams are unavailable.

Exam dates and fees 2022

There's currently no local ABRSM representative in Malawi, so all exam arrangements are handled by the Music Theory team in our London office. Unfortunately, we don't hold Practical exams in Malawi.

To make an entry, please complete the relevant entry form, then scan and email it to [email protected] before the closing date for that session. Find out more about exam fees, closing dates and exam periods. Please note that Theory exams can only be held as Visits at schools of general education or LEA music centres approved by ABRSM in line with our regulations.

We'll 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're able to link your payment to your entry. Theory exam materials will be posted to the host venue four weeks before the exam.

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

Online Music Theory (Grades 1-5)

You can choose when to book and when to take an online Music Theory exam. Once the exam is booked, candidates have 28 days to take their exam. They can choose any date and time during this period.

Please note that due to exam system updates taking place, candidates will not be able to take exams on the dates/times below.

the times below are all in GMT.

Date	Time
10/07/2022	22:00 - 02:00
13/08/2022	18:00 – 23:59 (BST)
14/08/2022	00:00 – 23:59 (BST)
21/08/2022	22:00 - 02:00
02/10/2022	22:00 - 02:00
13/11/2022	22:00 - 02:00

 

Online Music Theory fees

Grade 1	53 GBP
Grade 2	56 GBP
Grade 3	57 GBP
Grade 4	59 GBP
Grade 5	61 GBP

Notes

Music Theory exams (Session one)

Booking Period: 17-28 January

Exam Date

Grades 6-8

Wednesday 09 March 17:00

Music Theory fees

Grade 6	71 GBP
Grade 7	73 GBP
Grade 8	79 GBP

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.

Additional information

Other fees and charges (2022)*

	Exam taken after 1993	Exam taken from 1977 to 1993	Exam taken before 1977
Confirmation of marks	free of charge	£45.00	£55.00
Duplicate certificate	£13.00 (Diplomas £20.00)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)

 

Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 1-5	£30.00
Results review: Practical and Performance Grades 6-8, ARSM	£45.00
Online Theory marks review (Grades 1-5)	£10.00
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.