About ABRSM

Mission Statement

ABRSM is the world's leading provider of graded music exams and assessments. We are trusted and respected by teachers and students around the world.

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In all our activities we aim to motivate and encourage pupils and students at all levels. We aim to promote musical enjoyment and development through achievement and to foster and enhance quality in music teaching and learning. We are committed to educational excellence, quality and innovation in music education and to meeting the needs of music educators and their students worldwide.

ABRSM has over 100 years of experience and expertise in the field of music education and benefits from the authority of four of the leading conservatoires in the UK:

• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal College of Music
• Royal Northern College of Music
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

ABRSM offers:

Graded exams and assessments

A clear, progressive framework to measure musical development

Professional development

Courses, workshops and seminars for instrumental and singing teachers

Publications

Exam materials together with a wide range of additional repertoire and educational books