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Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
See the dates below for face-to-face Graded Music Exams for all Rockschool and RSL Classical disciplines in the UK and Ireland. Music Production and Theory exams are conducted online and are not bound by any set exam periods.
Term | Exam Dates | Closing Date |
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A 2025 | 17th February - 13th April 2025 | 10th February 2025 |
B 2025 | 12th May – 12th August 2025 | 6th May 2025 |
C 2025 | 27th October – 20th December 2025 | 20th October 2025 |
Please note: dates are subject to change. Ensure you check back prior to entry to avoid entering for the incorrect exam period.
If you would like to book a private exam day in the UK or Ireland, please email business@rslawards.com
If you are based outside the UK, please click “Choose a country” to learn more and get in touch with our international partners…
Please find all graded music exam fees below. Simply select your chosen exam format, instrument / discipline and your location to see the relevant fees.
(Please note: Premiere level exams are Performance Certificate only)
Exam grade | Price |
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Entry Level 3 (Debut) | £55.00 |
Grade 1 | £61.00 |
Grade 2 | £68.00 |
Grade 3 | £79.00 |
Grade 4 | £87.00 |
Grade 5 | £95.00 |
Grade 6 | £108.00 |
Grade 7 | £117.00 |
Grade 8 | £130.00 |
Please note:
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.
Fees are subject to change. E-Certificate is included. Printed certificate available for an additional fee.
Individual | Whole Group |
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£8 per candidate | £8 per candidate |
Individual | Individual | Whole Group | Whole Group | |
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Per Group of 2 | Per Additional Candidate | Per Group of 2 | Per Additional Candidate | |
Level 1 | £53 | £11 | £53 | £6 |
Level 2 | £79 | £16 | £79 | £6 |
Level 3 | £105 | £21 | £105 | £6 |
Individual | Individual | Whole Group | Whole Group | |
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Per Group of 2 | Per Additional Candidate | Per Group of 2 | Per Additional Candidate | |
Level 1 | £42 | £11 | £42 | £6 |
Level 2 | £63 | £16 | £63 | £6 |
Level 3 | £84 | £21 | £84 | £6 |
Exam Grade | Price |
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Grade 1 | £53.00 |
Grade 2 | £53.00 |
Grade 3 | £53.00 |
Grade 4 | £76.00 |
Grade 5 | £76.00 |
Grade 6 | £95.00 |
Grade 7 | £95.00 |
Grade 8 | £95.00 |
*E-certificate included. Printed certificate available for an additional £3.50 per exam (certificates are only issued for Pass, Merit or Distinction results).
Exam Grade | Price |
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Debut | £32.00 |
Grade 1 | £37.00 |
Grade 2 | £37.00 |
Grade 3 | £37.00 |
Grade 4 | £45.00 |
Grade 5 | £45.00 |
Grade 6 | £56.00 |
Grade 7 | £56.00 |
Grade 8 | £56.00 |
*E-certificate included. Printed certificate available for an additional £3.50 per exam (certificates are only issued for Pass, Merit or Distinction results).
Please see “other fees” below relating to UK Graded Music Exams.
Late Entry, Date Changes & Deferrals
Service | Applicable When... | Fee |
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Date Change | Changing exam date/time after appointment slip has been issued | £30 |
Deferral | Deferring exam to future exam period | £30 |
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 |
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Remark | 50% of Exam Fee | £100 | If marks change by more than +/-5 or there is a change of assessment band |
First Level Appeal | 60% of Exam Fee | £150 | If enquiry is upheld |
Second Level Appeal | 75% of Exam Fee | £200 | If enquiry if upheld |
Replacement Certificate
Service | Fee |
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Replacement Certificate | £15 |
We issue certificates for all exams with a result of Pass, Merit or Distinction. Unfortunately, an Unclassified result does not lead to a certificate.
For all UK / Ireland graded exam entries, entrants choose the type of certificate:
Both types of certificates feature a QR code which is also clickable from the eCertificate. This code can be used to validate the authenticity of the certificate via AuthentiQual.com
You can choose which certificate type you want when purchasing an exam entry.
For the RSL shop we’ve chosen the most widely used media for ease of use and flexibility when transferring across different devices.
Every complete digital book (e.g. Electric Guitar Grade 1) includes:
We know downloading digital content can be frustrating at times which is why we’ve given you multiple chances to download your audio and sheet music.
Each complete digital book purchased includes:
The hard copy or paperback version can be purchased from our shop for shipping to the UK. Orders for shipping to other countries can be placed via www.musicroom.com. The paperback version includes everything you need for your exam in one essential book, including sheet music, a code for access to MP3 audio and complete supporting tests.
Digital downloads is the most popular way of purchasing and downloading a Rockschool book, track or supporting test. Rockschool digital book downloads come complete with PDF sheet music, MP3 audio and supporting tests for instant accessibility on all your favourite devices.
Note: Digital sheet music is stamped with your email address and order number.
The RSL e-books, utilising Learning Platform technology powered by MatchMySound, are the ultimate practise tool, giving you the ability to master your instrument like never before.