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Welcome to ABRSM

Our vision

We believe music has the power to enrich lives.

ABRSM will inspire more people to participate in music and motivate them to progress and achieve.

Our mission

To set standards in providing the highest quality music exams, services and resources, which engage and sustain ever more teachers and learners, enabling us to increase our support for music education.

Our offer

InstrumentalistsDelivering assessments

ABRSM is the leading authority on musical assessment. More than 600,000 candidates, in over 90 countries, take our exams every year.

Providing publications and courses

As part of our commitment to excellence in music education, we provide a rich resource of materials, from albums of repertoire for the earliest stages of learning to scholarly editions of the great composers. Our online presence includes SoundJunction, our award-winning site for music learners.

We know that good teachers endeavour to enhance their professional skills. We support their continuing professional development through our innovative courses and online learning resources.

Supporting music education

To build on our 120 years inspiring generations of musicians, we provide charitable donations, scholarships and sponsorships, as well as acting as an advocate for music education. We do all we can to give music a voice in public life because we believe it has the power to change people’s lives.

ABRSM benefits from links with four leading UK conservatoires:            

A company registered with limited liability in England & Wales No. 1926395. Registered as a Charity No. 292182. Registered Office: 24 Portland Place, London W1B 1LU, United Kingdom.