Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Tom Gates Music Book
If you love Tom Gates, and you love music, then you’re in luck! In this book, you get both! Oh, and did we mention the cool mobile app created by 3FireMusic that lets you practise with a virtual band? Plus, the music in this book can be used for your Rockschool Debut Graded Music exam in piano, guitar, drums or ukulele. Does that sound good? Then get this book!
Rockschool Graded Music Exams
For a graded music exam, you will be asked to play three songs from the Tom Gates Music Book as well as some technical exercises and tests from the Rockschool syllabus. You’ll need an extra book for the instrument you’re studying. That and the rest of the details can be found on the Rockschool page.
Find a Teacher or Institution
Search the official RSL Awards teacher registry on MusicTeacher.com to find professional verified music teachers in your area.
Graded Music Exam Fees
Please find all graded music exam fees below. Simply select your chosen exam format and your location to see the relevant fees.
| Exam grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry Level 3 (Debut) | £59.00 |
| Grade 1 | £65.00 |
| Grade 2 | £73.00 |
| Grade 3 | £85.00 |
| Grade 4 | £93.00 |
| Grade 5 | £102.00 |
| Grade 6 | £116.00 |
| Grade 7 | £125.00 |
| Grade 8 | £139.00 |
Please see “other fees” below relating to UK Graded Music Exams.
Late Entry, Date Changes & Deferrals
| Service | Applicable When... | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate | £15 |
Graded Music Exam Dates
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 2026 | 16th February – 12th April 2026 | 9th February 2026 |
| B 2026 | 11th May – 31st July 2026 | 5th May 2026 |
| Summer Sessions | 1st – 31st August 2026 | 22nd June |
| C 2026 | 26th October – 19th December 2026 | 19th October 2026 |
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…
Ready to take an exam?
Simply purchase your exam entry from our online shop before completing your exam details via your RSL Awards secure account.
