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Diplomas

About our diplomas

Our diplomas provide advanced qualifications in Performance, Teaching and Directing at three levels: ARSM, LRSM and FRSM.

New diplomas from 2024

Select your subject below to find out more about our new diplomas, including Performance ARSM.

You can also find important information on our diploma guidance page.

For information about booking see: how to book digital exams 

Previous diplomas ending 2024

It's no longer possible to book our previous DipABRSM, LRSM or FRSM diplomas. You can view deadlines for taking or retaking these diplomas at the bottom of this page. If you've passed part of a diploma and do not retake and pass the failed section(s) by the deadline, any passed sections will no longer be valid. 

Music Performance

Music Performance

Music Teaching

Music Teaching

Music Directing

Music Directing

Guidance

Guidance

Deadlines for taking or retaking previous diplomas ending 2024
Performance diploma deadlines
  • DipABRSM – 31 December 2023 
  • LRSM – 30 April 2024 
  • FRSM – 31 October 2024 
Teaching diploma deadlines
  • DipABRSM – 30 June 2024 
  • LRSM – 30 June 2024 
  • FRSM– 31 October 2024
Directing diploma deadlines
  • DipABRSM – 31 October 2024 
  • LRSM – 31 October 2024 
  • FRSM – 31 October 2024 

Resources

ABRSM
Diplomas
Booking is open for our new Performance diplomas

Our new digital LRSM and FRSM Music Performance diplomas are now available to book. Book online at any time, then submit your performance video and supporting evidence within 28 days.

Booking is open for our new Performance diplomas
ABRSM
Diplomas
Teachers
New Teaching diplomas - full details available now

The qualification specification for our new Music Teaching diplomas is now available! 

New Teaching diplomas - full details available now
ABRSM
Diplomas
New Performance diplomas - full details available now

The qualification specification for the new LRSM and FRSM diplomas in Music Performance is available now!  

New Performance diplomas - full details available now
Diplomas
ABRSM
News about our diplomas

News about our diplomas

We’re excited to share an update about our new diplomas, which will give performers, teachers and directors opportunities to study for and achieve high-quality, advance-level

News about our diplomas
Booking
Digital Exams
Diplomas
Performance Grades
Introducing online programme forms – Performance Grades and digital ARSM

Introducing online programme forms – Performance Grades and digital ARSM

On 8 March 2023 we are introducing online programme forms for Performance Grades and digital ARSM diplomas. Instead of

Introducing online programme forms – Performance Grades and digital ARSM

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