Exam timings
How long do exams take?
Our exams are designed to give all candidates enough time to show their potential in the exam room. Below you'll find the exam timings:
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Practical |
Music Theory** |
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Keyboard subjects |
Singing |
Harp and Organ |
All other subjects |
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Prep Test |
10 mins |
10 mins |
- |
12 mins |
- |
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Initial Grade |
12 mins |
13 mins |
17 mins |
12 mins |
- |
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Grade 1* |
12 mins |
13 mins |
17 mins |
12 mins |
90 mins |
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Grades 2 & 3* |
12 mins |
15 mins |
19 mins |
14 mins |
90 mins |
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Grades 4 & 5* |
15 mins |
15 mins |
22 mins |
17 mins |
120 mins |
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Grade 6 |
20 mins |
20 mins |
25 mins |
20 mins |
180 mins |
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Grade 7 |
25 mins |
25 mins |
30 mins |
25 mins |
180 mins |
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Grade 8 |
30 mins |
30 mins |
35 mins |
30 mins |
180 mins |
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ARSM |
40 mins |
40 mins |
40 mins |
40 mins |
- |
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Performance Assessment |
15 mins |
15 mins |
20 mins |
15 mins |
- |
* NB an additional three minutes is applied to Jazz exams.
**Grade 6 to 8 Music Theory candidates may leave at any time after 40 minutes if finished early. Grades 1-5 Music Theory candidates can end the test at any time.
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Ensembles |
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Instrumental/Vocal & Jazz |
Choral Singing |
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Primary/Initial Ensembles |
17 mins |
20 mins |
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Intermediate Ensembles |
23 mins |
22 mins |
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Advanced Ensembles |
30 mins |
25 mins |