The deadline for the next Graded Music Exam period is 13th February 2023. Enter before the New Year to make the most of 2022 pricing!
Dates
Please note: dates are subject to change. Please ensure you check back prior to entry to avoid entering for the incorrect exam period.
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Graded Music Exams
See the dates below for face-to-face Graded Music Exams in all Rockschool and RSL Classical disciplines. Please note: Music Production and Music Theory exams are conducted online and are not bound by any set exam periods.
| Term | Exam Period | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| A 2023 | 20th February - 16th April 2023 | 13th February 2023 |
| B 2023 | 15th May - 6th August 2023 | 9th May 2023 |
| C 2023 | 30th October - 23rd December 2023 | 23rd October 2023 |
| C 2022 | 1st November - 23rd December 2022 | 24th October 2022 |
Please note: late applications may incur a £15.00/€15.00 administration fee.
Fees
Fees are separate for Graded Music Exams and Band Graded Music Exams. Please see the respective table for the appropriate fee.
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Please download the 2022 graded exam fees, effective from January 1st 2022.
Graded Exam Fees 2022 - Ireland
In order to take an RSL Graded Music Exam it is mandatory to also purchase a Grade Book or have an active Student subscription for the RSL Learning Platform. Please visit the RSL Shop for book purchase options and prices. Information about RSL Learning Platform subscription pricing is available here...
Various supplementary resources which are not mandatory but will help candidates prepare for the exam are also available for purchase via the RSL Shop.
Various supplementary resources for Music Theory and Music Production exams which are not mandatory but will help candidates prepare for the exam are available for purchase via the RSL Shop – Music Theory // Music Production.
Band Exams
Band exams are only offered at Grades 3, 5 and 8 for Graded Music Exams. Please note that the prices listed below are per candidate.
| Grade | Graded Music Exam |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | £30.00 |
| Grade 5 | £38.00 |
| Grade 8 | £46.00 |
In order to take an RSL Graded Music Band Exam it is mandatory to also purchase a Grade Book or have an active Student subscription for the RSL Learning Platform. Please visit the RSL Shop for book purchase options and prices. Information about RSL Learning Platform subscription pricing is available here...
These fees relate to UK exams only. For all information relating to international examinations please click here.
Other Fees
Late Entry, Date Changes & Deferrals
| Service | Applicable When... | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Late Entry | Submitting an entry after the closing date | £15 |
| Date Change | Changing exam date/time after appointment slip has been issued | £15 |
| Deferral | Deferring exam to future exam period | 50% of exam fee |
Please see the UK Graded Exams Date Change & Deferral policy for circumstances where the fee can be waived.
In the event that your video submission cannot be marked or marking is impacted because guidelines have not been followed correctly, you will be charged 75% of the entry fee to make a resubmission.
Enquiries about Results / Appeals
| Service | Fee | Cap For Multiple Candidates | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal Review | No Charge | N/A | N/A |
| Clerical Check | £10 | £50 | No |
| Remark | 50% of Exam Fee | £100 | if marks change by more than +/-5 or there is a change of assessment band |
| Investigation and Report | No Charge | N/A | N/A |
| First Level Appeal | 60% of Exam Fee | £150 | If enquiry is upheld |
| Second Level Appeal | 75% of Exam Fee | £200 | If enquiry is upheld |
Replacement Certificates
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate | £10 |