Examination boards, graded assessment, qualifications, accreditation and curriculum assessment – the frameworks that shape progression in music education.
A new learning and assessment framework aims to give steel pan ensemble musicians clearer routes to recognition and further study, with a launch planned for August 2027.
M:Tech Education has been named a Creative Partner of ABRSM, creating a pathway for pupils using M:Tech’s school-based curriculum to work towards ABRSM Creative Musicianship qualifications in composing, songwriting and music production.
Peers have warned that delays to new creative T-Levels and V-Levels could leave arts education ‘at the back of the queue’ as the government reforms technical and vocational qualifications in England.
The RSL exam board and Casio have announced a strategic partnership combining new learning resources with a nationwide programme of professional development for keyboard teachers in India.
TiME is delighted to welcome The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) as a Corporate Member.
The UK music examinations board ABRSM has announced the 2027 round of Play On, its international sponsorship programme supporting music education projects outside the UK.
ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world.
The Royal College of Organists has supported and represented organists and choral directors for more than 150 years.
AQA is a leading UK awarding body offering GCSE and A-level Music qualifications, supporting schools, teachers and students across music listening and appraisal, performance and composition.
From graded exams to vocational and technical qualifications, career development provisions to teacher training resources, RSL has the qualifications and materials to suit your needs across all Creative Industries subjects.
Scotland's national conservatoire – a World Top 10 institution for Music & the Performing Arts (QS World Rankings 2026).
Our music qualifications are designed to address the needs of modern music education by fostering creativity, inclusivity and excellence. With pathways for all ages, abilities and ambitions, we make music education a transformative experience.
Since 1983, ANZCA Music Examinations has been renowned for its innovative, flexible and exciting music examination system. Throughout Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia, ANZCA offers creative exam syllabuses to appeal to all contemporary musicians.
LCME is the examinations arm of the University of West London’s London College of Music. It offers graded exams across a wide range of music subjects and levels, including in-person and digital options.
Mountview is synonymous with exceptional Musical Theatre training. We are widely considered to lead the field as global innovators and are proud to launch our own examination board, offering graded Musical Theatre qualifications.
The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. From our global headquarters in London, our work takes us into communities everywhere to widen access to dance and to share the benefits and wellbeing that it brings.
AMEB is a major Australian examinations provider offering graded assessments in music, alongside speech and drama. It remains one of the most established music exam systems in Australia, with a mix of practical and theory assessment routes.
Cambridge OCR offers school qualifications including GCSE and A level Music, within the wider UK curriculum framework.
Conservatory Canada offers music education and assessment in classical and contemporary idioms, including theory and diploma pathways. Its exam system includes digital and flexible assessment options and is used across Canada.
Eduqas offers GCSE, AS and A level Music qualifications as part of its wider 14–19 qualifications portfolio.
HKEAA is Hong Kong’s public examinations and assessment authority and oversees HKDSE Music within the senior secondary system.
Ofqual regulated instrumental qualifications from grades 1 to 8. Our exams are recorded in audio or video with our app, submitted online & marked by our specialist examiners.
Our Rock Guitar graded exams offer a comprehensive path to musical mastery, ideal for guitarists who want to develop every aspect of their musicianship. For guitarists who prefer to focus solely on performance, our performance-only guitar exams provide the perfect alternative.
Pearson Edexcel offers GCSE and A level Music, as well as broader music-related qualifications across school and post-16 settings.
RIAM Exams provides a graded examination system in music and drama, with syllabi, recorded exam options and diploma pathways.
The University of South Africa’s Directorate Music offers graded music examinations accredited as short learning programmes, supported through a large teacher network. Its activity spans examinations, assessments and related music development initiatives in Southern Africa.
WJEC offers school and college qualifications including GCSE and A level Music, with strong relevance in Wales and beyond.