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, which you should take into account if organising a visit. Exams don't normally begin before 9.00am or end later than 5.30pm.
Practical | Music Theory | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard subjects | Singing | Harp and Organ | All other subjects | ||
Prep Test | 10 mins | 10 mins | - | 12 mins | - |
Grade 1* | 12 mins | 13 mins | 17 mins | 12 mins | 90 mins |
Grades 2 & 3* | 12 mins | 15 mins | 19 mins | 14 mins | 90 mins |
Grades 4 & 5* | 15 mins | 15 mins | 22 mins | 17 mins | 120 mins |
Grade 6 | 20 mins | 20 mins | 25 mins | 20 mins | 180 mins |
Grade 7 | 25 mins | 25 mins | 30 mins | 25 mins | 180 mins |
Grade 8 | 30 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 30 mins | 180 mins |
ARSM | 40 mins | 40 mins | 40 mins | 40 mins | - |
Performance Assessment | 15 mins | 15 mins | 20 mins | 15 mins | - |
* NB an additional three minutes is applied to Jazz exams.
Ensembles | ||
|---|---|---|
Instrumental/Vocal & Jazz | Choral Singing | |
Primary/Initial Ensembles | 17 mins | 20 mins |
Intermediate Ensembles | 23 mins | 22 mins |
Advanced Ensembles | 30 mins | 25 mins |