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We are not running exams in China at the moment. We hope to restart exams in the future and will provide updates here and on our dates and fees page.

我们目前没有在中国大陆举办任何考试。我们希望将来重新举办考试。请关注我们的网站以获取最新消息。

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Our assessments are an effective and reliable way to motivate learners. They provide carefully structured syllabus requirements, progressive goals to work towards, an objective evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses in a learner’s performance and recognition for achievement.

Preparing for and taking these exams encourages learners to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding, something that provides a foundation for future musical learning and activities of all kinds.

Performance Grades

In addition to our Practical Grades, and other assessments listed below, we also offer Performance Grades. In these digital exams, candidates present a continuous programme of four pieces or songs and the assessment includes a focus on ‘performance as a whole’. The exam is assessed from a video recording, which the candidate submits to us for assessment.

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Violin

Violin
Practical Grades 1-8 (2016-2019) Practical Grades Initial–8 (2020–2023)

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Viola

Viola
Practical Grades 1–8 (2016–2019) Practical Grades Initial–8 (2020–2023)

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Cello

Cello
Practical Grades 1–8 (2016–2019) Practical Grades Initial–8 (2020–2023)

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Double Bass

Double Bass
Practical Grades 1–8 (2012–2019) Practical Grades Initial–8 (2020–2023)

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Descant Recorder

Descant Recorder
Practical Descant Recorder syllabus Grades 1-5 (2018-2021) Practical Descant Recorder syllabus Grades 1-5 (from 2022)

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Treble Recorder

Treble Recorder
Practical Treble Recorder syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical Treble Recorder syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2022)

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Flute

Flute
Practical Flute syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical Flute syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2022)

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Oboe

Oboe
Practical oboe syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical oboe syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2022)

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Clarinet

Clarinet
Practical clarinet syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical clarinet syllabus Grades 1-8 (2022)

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Bassoon

Bassoon
Practical bassoon syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical bassoon syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2022)

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Saxophone

Saxophone
Practical saxophone syllabus Grades 1-8 (2018-2021) Practical saxophone syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2022)

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Horn

Horn
Practical Horn syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2013)

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Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn

Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn
PRACTICAL TRUMPET SYLLABUS GRADES 1-8 (from 2017)

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Trombone

Trombone
PRACTICAL TROMBONE SYLLABUS GRADES 1-8 (from 2017)

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Bass Trombone

Bass Trombone
Practical Bass trombone syllabus Grades 6-8 (from 2010)

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E flat Horn

E flat Horn
Practical E flat horn syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2013)

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Baritone and Euphonium

Baritone and Euphonium
PRACTICAL BARI/EUPH SYLLABUS GRADES 1-8 (from 2013)

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Tuba

Tuba
Practical Tuba syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2013)

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Singing

Singing
Practical Singing syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2018)

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Guitar

Guitar
Practical Guitar syllabus from 2019 (Grades 1-8)

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Organ

Organ
Practical Organ syllabus Grades 1-8 (from 2011)

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Harpsichord

Harpsichord
Practical Harpsichord syllabus Grades 4-8 (from 2009)

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Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre
Practical Singing for Musical Theatre Syllabus Grades 1-5

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