Annual Review
Exam Results
Results are not released on the day of the assessment but are issued as soon as possible afterwards. ABRSM aims to offer the highest standards of service in every aspect of its work and although this may mean a short wait for your results, our checking and moderating procedures are put in place with the teacher or candidate in mind.
Unless otherwise requested during entry, mark forms and 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.
Moderation
In order to ensure that standards are maintained and consistent, results go through a detailed process of checking and moderating before they are released.
Practical Examinations
For practical examinations, 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. Applicants will receive results and certificates approximately four to six weeks after the date of the exam. Results can be viewed online.
Theory Examinations
For theory examinations, 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. Applicants will receive results and certificates approximately three months after the date of the exam. Results can be viewed online.
Diplomas
Diplomas are sent for review and ratification by one of our diploma committees. This process is a vital part of our quality assurance procedure and may take up to three months.
Certificates
All successful candidates receive a copy of the mark form and a certificate that specifies the subject and grade in which they have been examined.