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If you require additional (or more specific) data beyond what is published on our website, access to this data will be limited to local governments, professional bodies, and academic researchers. (University students are required to send a covering letter from their academic tutor agreeing that the data is not to be published in the public domain and is for academic purposes only.)

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Exam booking FAQ

Where can I find exam entry forms?
You can download entry forms from this website. To enter an exam, fill in a form and return it to your Local Representative

I have a query about my upcoming exam
Contact your Local Representative

When is the closing date for booking an exam?
Visit our closing dates page

When are the exam dates and how much do exams cost?
View our exam dates and fees page

Exam syllabus FAQ

Do I have to play repeats in the exam?
Da capo (DC) and dal segno (DS) indications should be followed but other repeats (including first-time bars) should not be played, unless stipulated in the syllabus. However, very short repeats may be played at the discretion of the teacher or candidate.

I have a copy of a piece in the syllabus, but it’s a different edition from the one listed. Can I use my copy for the exam?
You can use any edition of the music unless the syllabus specifies a particular arrangement or transcription. Always check the syllabus.

The syllabus I’ve been working on has changed. Can I use pieces from last year’s syllabus in my exam this year?
In all countries apart from the UK and Ireland the overlap period for pieces is a full year (until the end of December). You cannot mix pieces from the old and new syllabuses during the overlap period. The overlap applies to pieces only: any changes to scales, sight-reading or aural tests come into effect on 1 January of the year the new syllabus begins.

Can I use a photocopy of the music in my exam?
You should not make or use photocopies unless you have written permission from the publisher. You are allowed to photocopy individual pages in order to avoid a tricky page turn, but only if the publisher of the piece is signed up to the Music Publishers’ Association (MPA) Code of Fair Practice. The Code of Fair Practice is available at www.mpaonline.org.uk and participating publishers are listed in Appendix C.

Other queries
Please ensure that you read the exam information and regulations, the syllabus for your exam or assessment, our guide to music exams and our full Syllabus FAQ page as your query may be answered in these resources. 

General enquiries

If your enquiry does not relate to any of the other areas highlighted in the list above, please call us on +44 (0)20 7636 5400 or continue to fill in this form.