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Term Dates
2025-2026
Autumn 2025
Monday 1st September - Friday 17th October (inc.)
Half term: Saturday 18th October - Sunday 2nd November (inc.)
Monday 3rd November - Friday 12th December (inc.)
Spring 2026
Monday 5th January - Friday 13th February (inc.)
Half term: Saturday 14th February - Sunday 22nd February (inc.)
Monday 23rd February - Friday 27th March (inc.)
Exam Dates
Piano 2023 & 2024
Practical Grades: you can choose your three pieces from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus until 31 December 2025.
Performance Grades: you can choose your set pieces from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus until 31 December 2025. You must upload your video recording on or before this date.
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Exam updates
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Performance Grades
Performance Grades are available at Grades 1 to 8. This digital exam is assessed from a video recording and is all about performance. Please click here for more details.
Online Music Theory
The assessment of Music Theory at Grades 1 to 5 are now online. Please visit the online music theory page for more details.
Introducing digital certificates – 22 August 2024
ABRSM are introducing digital certificates for candidates in the UK on 22 August 2024.
For exams booked on or after 22 August, candidates will receive a digital certificate with the option to order a paper certificate for a small charge.
You can download digital certificates through your ABRSM account
If you booked the exam, a digital PDF certificate will be available with the mark form as soon as we release results.
Candidates with accounts can log in to download their certificate and mark form seven days later.
Paper certificates will be available to order for £3.
These arrangements apply to Performance Grades, Practical Grades and Music Theory Grades. There are different arrangements for other assessments.