ABRSM Exam Dates & Fees 2026

Chelsea Quavers manages the entire ABRSM booking & post-exam service for a one-off administrative fee of £20

ABRSM Exam Dates 2026

Face-to-face instrumental & singing exam dates
3 set pieces, sight reading, aural, scales

Session/Term
2026		Online Booking Period
2026		UK Practical Exam Period
2026
February Session (1a) London Wall Place
Spring Session (1) England		06 Jan-12 Jan 2026
13 Jan-26 Jan 2026		02 Feb-14 Feb 2026
23 Feb-28-Mar 2026
May Session (2a) London Wall Place
Summer Session (2) England		23 Mar-30 Mar 2026
21 Apr-05 May 2026		05 May-22 May 2026
08 Jun-11 Jul 2026
October Session (3a) London Wall Place
Autumn Session (3) England		01 Sep-07 Sep 2026
24 Sep-07 Oct 2026		05 Oct-24 Oct 2026
04 Nov-05 Dec 2026

Performance (digital) Instrumental & Singing exam dates
4 set pieces in video format

Digital Performance Grade exams are now available on demand. There are no booking periods or exam sessions. Instead, candidates submit their exam video whenever they are ready at any time within 28 days of booking. Your child’s Tutor will advise when he/she is ready to sit the exam.

Music Theory Grades 1-5 (online) exam dates

Candidates can choose when to take an online Music Theory exam for Grades 1 to 5. Once the exam is booked, candidates have 28 days in which to sit their exam. They can choose any date and time during this period. Your child’s Tutor will advise when he/she is ready to sit the exam.

Music Theory Grades 6-8 (paper-based in-person) exam dates

Session/Term 2026Booking Period 2026In-Person Exam Date 2026
Session 1 Spring13 Jan-26 Jan 20265:00 PM 11 Mar 2026
Session 2 Summer21 Apr-05 May 202610:00 AM 13 Jun 2026
Session 3 Autumn24 Sep-07 Oct 20265:00 PM 10 Nov 2026

ABRSM Exam Fees 2026

Practical exam fees 2026 (in-person)
  • Prep Test £55
  • Initial £55
  • Grade 1 £62
  • Grade 2 £70
  • Grade 3 £82
  • Grade 4 £89
  • Grade 5 £96
  • Grade 6 £112
  • Grade 7 £121
  • Grade 8 £143
Performance exam fees 2026 (digital)
  • Initial £50
  • Grade 1 £55
  • Grade 2 £64
  • Grade 3 £72
  • Grade 4 £79
  • Grade 5 £87
  • Grade 6 £100
  • Grade 7 £108
  • Grade 8 £127
Theory exam fees Gd 1-5 2026 (online)
  • Grade 1 £43
  • Grade 2 £46
  • Grade 3 £50
  • Grade 4 £55
  • Grade 5 £60
Theory exam fees Gd 6-8 2026
(paper-based in-person)
  • Grade 6 £65
  • Grade 7 £68
  • Grade 8 £71

Exam Booking Process

Parents may elect for Chelsea Quavers to manage the entire booking process for all exams for a one-off administrative fee £20.

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