Performance Grades are currently not yet available in the following countries: Austria, Falkland Islands, Madagascar, Malawi, Sierra Leone & Zimbabwe.
Booking for digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams will be closed from 23 December 2022 to 1 January 2023 (UK time). If you book before 23 December, you will still be able to upload videos during this time.
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.
Accompaniment
Guidance for using recorded accompaniment
Become the examiner!
Watch, mark, and listen to commentary on a Performance Grade exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions answered.