1 ABRSM Subjects, Examinations and Prerequisites
a) ABRSM examination subjects are listed in the syllabus charts.
b) For the graded examinations, there are eight grades, numbered progressively in order of difficulty from 1 to 8.
c) Candidates may be entered in any grade irrespective of age and without previously having taken any other grade in the same subject.
d) Prerequisites for Practical Grades 6, 7 and 8: candidates must already have passed one of the qualifications listed in the Exam Entry section. This must have been passed before the closing date for the Practical examination and the certificate or mark form must be supplied at the time of entry, except for ABRSM qualifications gained in or after Period C 1993 and taken in the UK or Ireland (for which supporting documentation will only be required in cases where ABRSM is unable to verify the qualification from its records).