Latest exam updates
Change to online Music Theory exam date – 12 December 2020
We are delaying our first online Music Theory exams for Grades 1 to 5 in Singapore. These exams will now take place on 12 December 2020 (not 7 November as published previously). The new booking period for these exams will be: 26 October to 9 November. We are delaying these exams to ensure we offer the best exam experience for candidates. The later exam date will also give candidates more time to prepare and familiarise themselves with the new exam questions. Find out more about online Music Theory.
Practical Session 3 update
We are working hard on solutions to ensure learners can gain their qualifications at the earliest opportunity. However, on the basis of official and local advice we will be cancelling Session 3 Practical exams scheduled for 26 August – 30 September. Our Representatives will provide further guidance in due course. We are very sorry for the impact on teachers and candidates and we will continue to monitor the situation. Thank you for your loyalty and support while these restrictions remain in place.
We will be gradually rolling out remotely-assessed Performance Grades internationally starting before the end of 2020 and will share exam dates and booking periods soon.
Singapore office closure and update on Practical session 1 results
On government advice, we will continue to work from home during Phase 2 and possibly into Phase 3. We will therefore be unable to answer telephone calls during this time. If you need to contact us please email [email protected]
Unfortunately, hard copy results for Practical Session 1 exams, specifically 16-19 March, will be delayed due to the office closure. We are sorry for the delay and will send these out as soon as we have access to the office.
All ABRSM exams can be entered online except Choral Singing and Ensembles exams, which must be entered by post.
DIPABRSM, LRSM and FRSM exam entries must be scanned and sent to Lai Li-Yng at [email protected].
See information about payment methods for manual entries.
Written submission*, case study portfolio**, video of teaching practice** and arrangement for the ensemble directed (score and recording)* must be submitted by post to:
Singapore Symphony Group
ABRSM Representative Office – Singapore
80 Bencoolen Street, Level 8, NAFA Campus One Tower Block
Singapore 189655
*Items to be submitted at point of entry.
**Items to be submitted at least three months prior to the published closing date for entry.
*DipABRSM and LRSM Performance & Direction candidates only. Print out this declaration and give it to the examiners at the start of your exam.
*Teaching, Direction and FRSM Performance candidates only. Attach this to the front of any Submitted Work sent with your application.
**DipABRSM and LRSM Performance & Direction candidates only. Print out this declaration and give it to the examiners at the start of your exam.
Entry forms are available upon request from your nearest local representative or contact or may be downloaded here.
Candidates for Practical Grades 6, 7 and 8 must already have passed one of the following qualifications: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a solo Jazz subject. A copy of the certificate or mark form MUST be supplied at the time of entry.
