The deadline for the next Graded Music Exam period in the UK and Ireland is 8th May 2023!

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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.

TermExam PeriodClosing Date
A 202320th February - 16th April 202313th February 2023
B 202315th May - 6th August 20238th May 2023
C 202330th October - 23rd December 202323rd October 2023

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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Our UK graded exam fees for 2023 are now available to download. These prices will be effective from January 1st 2023.

Graded Exam Fees 2023 – UK

 

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.

GradeGraded 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...

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Other Fees

Late Entry, Date Changes & Deferrals

ServiceApplicable When...Fee
Late EntrySubmitting an entry after the closing date£15
Date ChangeChanging exam date/time after appointment slip has been issued£15
DeferralDeferring exam to future exam period50% 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

ServiceFeeCap For Multiple Candidates Refundable
Informal ReviewNo ChargeN/AN/A
Clerical Check£10£50No
Remark50% of Exam Fee£100if marks change by more than +/-5 or there is a change of assessment band
Investigation and Report No ChargeN/AN/A
First Level Appeal60% of Exam Fee£150If enquiry is upheld
Second Level Appeal75% of Exam Fee£200If enquiry is upheld

Replacement Certificates

ServiceFee
Replacement Certificate £10