ABRSM and Trinity Exam dates and Fees | 2022
ABRSM TRINITY EXAM DATES AND FEES 2022
Unsure about the ABRSM and Trinity exam dates and fees in 2022? If you are ready to take your ABRSM or Trinity piano exam this 2022, it is now time to check the upcoming deadlines, exam dates and exam fees for Music Theory, Classical and jazz piano exams. Close venues to Camden, West Hampstead, St. John´s Wood and Swiss Cottage include Hampstead Town, Highgate or Central London.
Please do not hesitate to contact our piano teachers for further information about your exams, piano lessons or ABRSM and Trinity intensive courses.
ABRSM and Trinity College exams are a reliable measure of ability for music students which test skills that are often neglected such as sight reading and listening.
At Hampstead Piano Academy we make the graded exams a positive experience and rewarding process.
Both boards of examinations, ABRSM and Trinity, have updated their syllabus until 2022.
Although supporting tests remain exactly the same as the previous syllabus, new pieces and scales have been released.
As this may cause some confusions, please be aware of the following overlaps and deadline periods.
ABRSM PRACTICAL EXAMS
ABRSM Exams Dates 2022
The new 2021 & 2022 ABRSM piano syllabus came into effect on 1st January 2021. All candidates are allowed to play from the 2019 & 2020 syllabus until 31st December 2021. Whether you are thinking of taking an exam or just are checking the ABRSM exams dates 2021, bear in mind which syllabus you are using.
Face-to-face exams
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Exam date |
Deadline |
| 7 Mar – 9 Apr | 7 Feb |
| 13 Jun – 16 Jul | 16 May |
| 7 Nov – 10 Dec | 10 Oct |
Additional London Face-to-Face Sessions
London Wall Place only
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Exam date |
Booking Period |
| 7-12 Feb | 10-14 Jan |
| 5-22 May | 21-25 Mar |
| 3-22 Oct | 5-10 Sep |
Performance Grades 2022
Sessions will be available monthly for the rest of the year with dates to follow.
Apply when your recording is ready to be submitted!
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Booking Period |
| Jan | 1-8 Dec |
| Feb | 10-17 Jan |
| March | 2-8 Feb |
| April | 2-8 Mar |
Face to face exams fees 2022
| Prep Test | £43 |
| Initial Grade | £43 |
| Grade 1 | £48 |
| Grade 2 | £55 |
| Grade 3 | £64 |
| Grade 4 | £69 |
| Grade 5 | £76 |
| Grade 6 | £88 |
| Grade 7 | £94 |
| Grade 8 | £111 |
Digital exams fees 2022
| Prep Test | £42 |
| Initial Grade | £42 |
| Grade 1 | £46 |
| Grade 2 | £53 |
| Grade 3 | £61 |
| Grade 4 | £66 |
| Grade 5 | £72 |
| Grade 6 | £84 |
| Grade 7 | £89 |
| Grade 8 | £106 |
ABRSM Practical Exam Marks
All ABRSM Practical exams are assessed in the following four subjects:
Three Performance pieces marked out of 30
- Scales marked out of 21
- Sight Reading marked out of 21
- Aural skills marked out of 18
All Practical exams are marked out of a total of 150 points.
| Pass | 100-119 |
| Merit | 120-129 |
| Distinction | 130-150 |
ABRSM Exam Venues
ABRSM Exam Venues are not published online. You will receive its address once your application has been confirmed.
ABRSM THEORY EXAMS
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Dates 2022
Online Music Theory Exams
Grades 1 to 5
| Exam date | UK Time |
| 12 Dic | 4-8 pm |
| 13 Jan | 10pm-2am |
| 23 Jan | 4-8 pm |
| 27 Jan | 10pm-2am |
In-person Music Theory Exams
Grade 6 to 8
| Exam date | Deadline |
| 9 Mar | 29 Jan – 7 Feb |
| 18 Jun | 4 – 16 May |
| 15 Nov | 26 Sep – 10 Oct |
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Fees 2021
| Grade 1 | £36 |
| Grade 2 | £38 |
| Grade 3 | £42 |
| Grade 4 | £46 |
| Grade 5 | £49 |
| Grade 6 | £50 |
| Grade 7 | £53 |
| Grade 8 | £56 |
Check ABRSM website if you need further info about the ABRSM Music Theory exams fees 2021
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Marks
| Pass | 66-79 % |
| Merit | 80-89 % |
| Distinction | 90-100 % |
All ABRSM Music Theory exams are marked out of 100%.
TRINITY COLLEGE EXAMS
Trinity College Exam Dates 2021
All in-person exams runned by Trinity College London are currently cancelled. Digital assessments can be booked anytime throughout the year.
Please notice that the new piano syllabus is valid from 1st January 2021.
Trinity College Exam Fees 2021
The following Trinity College fees for Grade and Certificate exams in music are available from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021.
Trinity College may apply minimum fees or surcharges for late entries. We advise check their Terms & Conditions for futher information about Trinity Exam Fees 2021.
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Solo initial and Grades |
Practical
(GBP) |
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Initial |
42 |
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Grade 1 |
47 |
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Grade 2 |
52 |
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Grade 3 |
57 |
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Grade 4 |
65 |
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Grade 5 |
73 |
|
Grade 6 |
81 |
|
Grade 7 |
90 |
|
Grade 8 |
101 |
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Certificates |
Solo/ Group |
|
Foundation |
64 |
|
Intermediate |
86 |
|
Advanced |
113 |
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Group member fee |
10 |
| Music Tracks | |
|
Initial track |
22 |
|
Track 1 |
24 |
|
Track 2 |
26 |
Trinity College Exam Marks
All Trinity College exams are assessed in the following four subjects:
- Three Performance pieces marked out of 22. This mark will be distributed accross three areas:
Notational Accuracy & Fluency (Max. 7 marks)
Technical Facility (Max. 7 marks)
Communication and Interpretation (Max. 8 marks)
- Your Technical work comprises your sout of 14.
- Two Supporting Tests could add 10 marks each to you total.
For Grades Initial to 5, you can choose any two of the following:
Sight Reading
Aural skills
Improvisation
Musical knowledge
From Grade 6 to 8, sight reading is compulsory. The other test could be aural or improvisation at the candidate’s choice.
| Distinction | 87-100 |
| Merit | 75-86 |
| Pass | 60-74 |
| Below Pass 1 | 45-59 |
| Below Pass 2 | 0-44 |
TRINITY THEORY EXAMS
Trinity College Music Theory Exam Dates 2021
Trinity College Music Theory Exams are currently cancelled.
Trinity College Music Theory Exam Fees 2021
Trinity College only accepts postal entries for Music Theory Exams.
Fees are payable by check to be included with the application form.
| Grade 1 | £30 |
| Grade 2 | £32 |
| Grade 3 | £35 |
| Grade 4 | £38 |
| Grade 5 | £41 |
| Grade 6 | £45 |
| Grade 7 | £49 |
| Grade 8 | £54 |
Trinity College Music Theory Exam Marks
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| Pass | |
| Merit | |
| Distinction |
UCAS points
Many of you may have heard of them. But what are UCAS points and how can you benefit from them?
What does UCAS mean?
The acronym UCAS stands for The United Kingdom University and Colleges Admission Service.
What are UCAS points?
They basically turn your grades and qualifications into a numerical value.
The good news is that music students with ABRSM or Trinity College qualifications at Grades 6 to 8 can benefit from UCAS points when applying to a college or university.
Check the following table and find out what your qualifications are worth:
