Music qualifications offered in the UK & Ireland

Digital Grades and Diplomas sit alongside our face-to-face exams, providing even more choice and flexibility in how a regulated graded qualification can be achieved.

Our graded exams from Initial to Grade 8 allow learners to perform to their strengths; the flexible structure enables learners to gain recognition for their own unique skills as performers.

With our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles, you get to play the music you love, while developing the huge range of skills that professional musicians need. 

Certificate exams offer a performance-only alternative to graded exams for solo performers or groups, at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced level.

Our diplomas (ATCL, LTCL and FTCL) are for those looking to take their professional development to the next level in music performance, teaching or theory.

Our Theory of Music grades exams respond to modern teaching and learning styles, with workbooks presenting the study of musical theory in bright and practical formats.

Our Level 4 CME is supported by a flexible programme of learning, and is designed for music educators who work with children and young people.

Our Musical Theatre exams provide learners with the opportunity to integrate acting, singing and movement

Fully inclusive qualifications for schools and other settings delivering the Sounds of Intent music learning programme.