Exam dates and fees 2021

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 (Grade 6-8)

Online Music Theory

From 2 August onwards, 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.

 

On 2 August bookings will open at 8am UK time in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and at 10am in the rest of the world

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

Date	Time - UK time
08/08/2021	17.00 - 21.00
12/08/2021	22.00 - 02.00
19/09/2021	17.00 - 21.00
23/09/2021	22.00 - 02.00
31/10/2021	16.00 - 20.00
04/11/2021	22.00 - 02.00
12/12/2021	16.00 - 20.00
13/01/2022	22.00 - 02.00
23/01/2022	16.00 - 20.00
27/01/2022	22.00 - 02.00

Online Music Theory fees

Grade 1	50 GBP
Grade 2	53 GBP
Grade 3	54 GBP
Grade 4	56 GBP
Grade 5	58 GBP

Notes

We hope to be able to open the following paper-based Music Theory exam booking periods as planned. However we will continue to keep these dates under review as our ability to accept paper-based Music Theory exam bookings remains conditional on COVID-19 government restrictions being lifted. We will provide an update nearer to each booking period.

Music Theory exams (session one)

Booking Period: 04-15 May 2021

Exam Date

Grades 6-8

Saturday 19 June 2021 10:00

Music Theory fees

Grade 6	66 GBP
Grade 7	68 GBP
Grade 8	73 GBP

Notes

Translations of Theory papers are available on request. Please enter a T in the ‘Specific needs’ box for each candidate who requires a translation.

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 (2021)*

	Exam taken after 1993	Exam taken from 1977 to 1993	Exam taken before 1977
Confirmation of marks	free of charge	£44.00	£54.00
Duplicate certificate	£12.50 (Diplomas £19.50)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)	Included under confirmation of marks fee (see above)

Practical results review (Grades 1-5)	£30.00
Practical results review (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 (Practical & Theory)	£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.