Making the GRADE

ABRSM

Inspiring musical achievement

Established in 1889, ABRSM is passionate about music and music education.

ABRSM’s mission is to inspire musical achievement. It does this by supporting music teaching and learning around the world in partnership with four Royal Schools of Music: the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

ABRSM is an advocate for music education. It provides assessments, resources and services to support teachers and learners – and in line with its charitable aims, sponsors a wide variety of music education organisations. These range from leading youth orchestras and choirs to smaller specialist organisations that support a diverse range of learners.

ABRSM’s assessments

ABRSM provides internationally respected music assessments for learners of all ages and levels of attainment. Each year 700 examiners deliver over 600,000 assessments in more than 90 countries. As a regulated awarding organisation ABRSM assessments are valued and trusted measures of musical progress.

Syllabuses are regularly reviewed to maintain standards and ensure they meet the needs of teachers and learners. ABRSM’s graded piano