RSL Awards 
RSL has developed positive and progressive relationships with music providers, institutions and aspiring musicians around the world.
We take pride in delivering the most academically rigorous, industry-relevant qualifications that support the aspirations of all musicians, performers, educators and teaching institutions, and our operations in South Africa are no different.
For further details on RSL’s international operations and to find out how to enter for Graded Music Exams, Rockschool Diplomas and Performance Arts Awards, please contact us via the form below.
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11 February
13 May
12 August
23 September
01 March to 11 March
06 June to 24 June
30 August to 09 September
17 October to 13 November
| Premier | R498 |
| Debut | R660 |
| Grade 1 | R749 |
| Grade 2 | R851 |
| Grade 3 | R880 |
| Grade 4 | R968 |
| Grade 5 | R1079 |
| Grade 6 | R1236 |
| Grade 7 | R1320 |
| Grade 8 | R1513 |
| Premiere | R524 |
| Debut | R695 |
| Grade 1 | R789 |
| Grade 2 | R865 |
| Grade 3 | R926 |
| Grade 4 | R1020 |
| Grade 5 | R1136 |
| Grade 6 | R1301 |
| Grade 7 | R1389 |
| Grade 8 | R1593 |
| Premier | R550 |
| Debut | R730 |
| Grade 1 | R828 |
| Grade 2 | R908 |
| Grade 3 | R972 |
| Grade 4 | R1071 |
| Grade 5 | R1193 |
| Grade 6 | R1365 |
| Grade 7 | R1458 |
| Grade 8 | R1673 |
6 February
24 April
23 October
12 February to 24 April
30 April to 31 July
1 November to 31 December
Debut (Entry Level 3) R565
Grade 1 R677 | Grade 2 R677
Grade 3 R677 | Grade 4 R859
Grade 5 R859 | Grade 6 R1040
Grade 7 R1040 | Grade 8 R1040
The listed exam centres below are private centres open for external entries. Venues are dependent on numbers so we cannot guarantee your first choice, but the closest possible venue to your location will be considered.
Northmead, Benoni Roodepoort, JHB Waterkloof, PTA Vanderbijlpark
Welkom, Ladybrand, Bloemfontein
Hillcrest, Hilton
Port Elizabeth, George, Jeffreys Bay
Bellville, Parklands
Nelspruit
We know that there is a big challenge with the drum exams when looking to do either of the two video exams. Here is some advice on doing the RVE and LVE exams on an electronic drum kit.