What i've been able to gather so far is: to enter the grade 8 piano exam, I need to have passed

grade 5 (or higher) in "Theory of music" or "Practical musicianship" or "Solo Jazz" .


Is this correct? and...
does this mean, no prior piano exams are necessary ?

Just need to be sure!!

Thank you .

You are correct, you need grade 5 theory (or alternative) but you don't need to have done any previous piano exams

Agree with jill!

Thank you Jill and dennisssj very much for clearing that out.

Just one more question, Can I take theory grade 8 instead of grade 5 without any prior exams?

Thank you.

Yes, you can basically take what you like but to do a practical exam higher than grade 5 you must have a minimum of grade 5 theory

Thanks a million

Wow grade 8 piano & grade 8 theory! Go you!!
The new grade 8 piano syllabus is lovely
Good luck with it!