Practical exams (session one)
Entry period: 6 December 2018 - 8 January 2019
All instruments and grades
| Hong Kong | April-May |
Exam dates and fees 2019
Practical exams (session two)
Entry period: 28 February - 23 March 2019
All instruments and grades
| Hong Kong | August-November |
Practical exam fees
| Prep Test | 940 HKD |
| Grade 1 | 1,180 HKD |
| Grade 2 | 1,350 HKD |
| Grade 3 | 1,460 HKD |
| Grade 4 | 1,600 HKD |
| Grade 5 | 1,710 HKD |
| Grade 6 | 1,900 HKD |
| Grade 7 | 2,160 HKD |
| Grade 8 | 2,590 HKD |
| ARSM | 3,560 HKD |
| Performance Assessment | 1,710 HKD |
| Ensemble: Primary | 2,160 HKD |
| Ensemble: Intermediate | 2,590 HKD |
| Ensemble: Advanced | 3,560 HKD |
| Choral Singing: Initial | 2,160 HKD |
| Choral Singing: Intermediate | 2,590 HKD |
| Choral Singing: Advance | 3,560 HKD |
| Choral Singing: Attendance Fee | 1,460 HKD |
Music Theory exams (session one)
Entry period: 8 - 30 November 2018
Exam date
| Hong Kong | Saturday 26 January |
Music Theory exams (session two)
Entry period: 14 March - 6 April 2019
Exam date
| Hong Kong | Saturday 22 June |
Music Theory exams (session three)
Entry period: 15 July - 6 August 2019
Exam date
| Hong Kong | Saturday 19 October |
Music Theory fees
| Grade 1 | 590 HKD |
| Grade 2 | 630 HKD |
| Grade 3 | 670 HKD |
| Grade 4 | 780 HKD |
| Grade 5 | 870 HKD |
| Grade 6 | 990 HKD |
| Grade 7 | 1,030 HKD |
| Grade 8 | 1,070 HKD |
Special notices
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority will normally charge supplementary fees in respect of late entry, late payment, the rescheduling of practical examinations and other changes required after submission of entry.
The last dates of entry refer to in-person registration. For details of postal or online registration last dates of entry, please visit www.hkeaa.edu.hk/abrsm (Chinese) or www.hkeaa.edu.hk/abrsme (English).
Diploma exams (session one)
Entry period: 6 December 2018 - 8 January 2019
Exam dates
| Hong Kong | April-May |
Diploma exams (session two)
Entry period: 28 February - 23 March 2019
Exam dates
| Hong Kong | August |
Diploma exams (session three)
Entry period: 10 - 28 June 2019
Exam dates
| Hong Kong | October-November |
Diploma fees
| DipABRSM (complete exam) | 4,820 HKD |
| LRSM (complete exam) | 8,760 HKD** |
| FRSM (complete exam) | 12,960 HKD |
| Resit fee: DipABRSM | 3,860 HKD |
| Resit fee: LRSM | 7,010 HKD |
| Resit fee: FRSM | 10,370 HKD |
Notes
* ARSM exams will take place during Practical exam periods (as of January 2017) - see the first tab for details of fees.
** LRSM Teaching fees are payable in two instalments. 40% must be paid on submission of the Case Study Portfolio & Video of Teaching Practice. The balance is payable when entering for the remaining sections of the exam.
Diploma retake fees
Please note that retake fees apply only to candidates applying for a partial retake (2.2 or 2.1 and 2.2, etc.). If candidates are retaking the complete exam, the full fee is payable.
Additional information
Other fees and charges (2019)*
| Exam taken after 1993 | Exam taken from 1977 to 1993 | Exam taken before 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|
Confirmation of marks | free of charge | £42.00 | £53.00 |
Duplicate certificate | £11.50 (diplomas £18.50, Music Medals £7.00) | included under confirmation of marks fee (see above) | included under confirmation of marks fee (see above) |
| Practical | Theory |
|---|---|---|
Appeal investigation** | No fee | Half of the entry fee |
Independent review | £60.00 per candidate | £60.00 per candidate |
Administrative charge for payment with dishonoured cheque | £22.00 | £22.00 |
* The above charges should be paid direct to ABRSM's office in London by sterling draft presentable in the UK or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Sterling drafts should be payable to ‘The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music’.
If you wish to pay locally please contact your Local Representative who will advise you of the local fee and method of payment.
** For multiple candidates, the investigation fee charged will not exceed five times the local Grade 5 Practical/Music Theory fee.
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