Performance Grades
Performance Grades are available at Grades 1 to 8 for a wide range of instrumental and singing subjects, plus Initial Grade for Piano and Bowed Strings. This digital exam is assessed from a video recording and is all about performance.
Booking – from August, digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams will be available on demand. There are no booking periods or exam sessions. Instead, you can book, pay and submit the exam video whenever you’re ready. You can submit the video when you book or at any time during the following 28 days. Find out when you can start to book using the new service.
Accompaniment - Recorded accompaniment is now a permanent option alongside live accompaniment for Performance Grades only. Find out more.
Key Information
Everything you need to know about this exciting addition to ABRSM’s assessments.
Guidelines
A summary of what’s involved in booking and taking a remotely-assessed Performance Grade or ARSM exam.
Become the examiner!
Watch, mark, and listen to commentary on a Performance Grade exam.
Accompaniment
Guidance for using recorded accompaniment
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions answered.