16 Results and Certificates

a ABRSM’s marking schemes are outlined online as well as in the individual syllabus booklets and These Music Exams.

b Examiners report direct to ABRSM and are not permitted to give any information regarding exam results to any other person. ABRSM authorizes its Representatives to issue results to Applicants.

c No marks are awarded for the Prep Test or Performance Assessment. A certificate with constructive comments is written by the examiner and presented to the candidate at the end of the assessment.

d Results are issued as soon as possible after the exam date. Prior to their issue, results are subject to various standard checks and quality-assurance processes, which means that, in some instances, their release takes longer, but every effort is made to keep any delay to a minimum.

e A mark form is issued for each candidate. For Practical exams, the mark form gives a breakdown of the marks awarded for each section and the total number of marks as well as the examiner’s comments. (When a candidate achieves a total of less than 70 marks, a mark form recording only the examiner’s comments will normally be issued, i.e. showing neither a breakdown of marks nor the total.) For Theory exams, the mark form gives a breakdown of the marks awarded for each question and the total number of marks. Theory papers are not returned after marking.

f All successful candidates receive a certificate, which specifies the subject and grade in which they have been examined. Certificates do not certify that the holders are qualified to teach, nor do they entitle them to append any letters to their names. While indicating a high standard at the level, a Distinction in Grade 8 does not necessarily imply suitability for admission to any of the Royal Schools of Music or any higher education institution, or for a professional career in music.

g Unless the Applicant requests otherwise, the results (mark forms/certificates) are posted to the Applicant named on the entry form, whose responsibility it is to pass them on to candidates. Applicants also receive a list of candidates showing the results obtained by each.

h Results are issued only in accordance with the procedures described in regulation 16g; ABRSM is not able to give any examination results by telephone or e-mail.

i ABRSM does not accept responsibility for the loss or non-receipt of any results after their despatch by post. Results of Practical exams will be sent by registered post if a request is made by remittance of the postal registration fee with the exam fees.

j On application, the result of a past exam may be confirmed in writing to a concerned party (e.g. an Applicant, candidate, parent/guardian):

i) Exams taken in 1993 or later: the candidate’s name, the date and place of examination and the Applicant’s name (and Applicant Number) must be supplied. The total marks gained are confirmed in writing by ABRSM for no charge. On payment of a fee, a duplicate certificate is provided, if requested.

ii) Exams taken before 1993: the candidate’s name, the date and place of examination and the Applicant’s name (and Applicant Number) must be supplied. There is a search fee. A duplicate certificate is included, if requested. Payment (where applicable) should be made direct to ABRSM’s office in London by sterling draft negotiable in the UK or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

k Following UK government accreditation of ABRSM graded music exams, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS; www.ucas.ac.uk) includes Grades 6–8 in the tariff for UK university and college entrance. At the discretion of individual institutions, students may benefit from the following points recommendations:

Practical

Theory

Western Australian Accreditation

All candidates in Western Australia achieving a pass or higher in any of our grade and diploma exams can count this learning towards their senior secondary graduation certificate – the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).  Further details are available here.

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