Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

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Qualifications

Practical grade exams and performance grade exams (digital)

Standing: Exam result (out of possible 150)
Distinction: 130
With merit: 120
Pass: 100

Theory of music exams 

Assessed through an online exam (Grades 1-5)

Standing: Exam result (out of possible 75)
Passed with distinction: 65
Merit: 60
Pass: 50

Assessed through paper-based exam (Grades 6-8)

Standing: Exam result (out of possible 100)
Passed with distinction: 90
Merit: 66
Pass: 50

Certificate or official document

As of July 18, 2024, all candidates will receive digital certificates after completion of an exam immediately after the results are posted. Paper certificates can be ordered through the candidate’s account for £3 or the equivalent currency in USD. For details, visit digital certificates on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) website.

External credits requests

To request external credit, candidates need to submit the ABRSM certificate (digital or paper copy) to their high school counsellor. See the list of approved ABRSM credentials.

Contact information

Richmond Music School ABRSM representative
11371 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, BC V7A 1X3
Phone: 604-272-5227

Email: abrsm.rep@richmondmusicschool.ca
Website: http://www.richmondmusicschool.ca