Diploma withdrawal information
In preparation for introducing our new diplomas we are withdrawing the current qualifications: DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM in Performance, Teaching and Directing.
- As we are not offering face-to-face exams in your country at the moment, you will not be able to start taking one of these diplomas.
- If you have taken a diploma without passing all sections, you can enter for a digital retake. See below for final dates for retakes.
- If you have passed the Recital section of a DipABRSM in Performance but have failed other sections, you can either retake the failed section(s) or convert your DipABRSM to an ARSM.
- If you have passed part of a diploma and do not retake and pass the failed section(s) during the withdrawal period, any passed sections will no longer be valid.
Select a link below to find out more.
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Performance
- DipABRSM – 31 December 2023
- LRSM – 30 April 2024
- FRSM – 30 October 2024
Teaching
- DipABRSM – 30 April 2024
- LRSM – 30 April 2024
- FRSM – 31 October 2024
Directing
- DipABRSM – 31 October 2024
- LRSM – 31 October 2024
- FRSM – 31 October 2024
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Option 1 – retake any failed section(s) digitally
You have one opportunity before 31 December 2023 to digitally retake and pass any failed sections:
- Recital: you can send us a video recording of your Recital performance
- Viva Voce: you can take this online using Microsoft Teams
- Quick Study: we will send you the music by email or Dropbox while you are being proctored through Microsoft Teams. You then video record your Quick Study performance and send it to us for marking.
Option 2 – convert to ARSM
If you have passed the Recital section of your DipABRSM, you can choose to convert to an ARSM Performance diploma.
- We will automatically award an ARSM and you do not need to do anything else.
- We will award either an ARSM Pass or an ARSM Distinction based on your DipABRSM Recital mark.
- You will receive an ARSM certificate, but no mark form.
If you would like to enter for a retake or convert to an ARSM, you must email us by the end of February 2023: [email protected]
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You have one opportunity before the deadline given above to digitally retake and pass any failed sections:
- Recital: you can send us a video recording of your Recital performance
- Viva Voce: you can take this online using Microsoft Teams
- Quick Study: we send you the music by email or Dropbox while you are being proctored through Microsoft Teams. You then video record your Quick Study performance and send it to us for marking.
If you would like to enter for a retake, you must email us by the end of February 2023: [email protected]
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You have one opportunity before the deadline given above to digitally retake and pass any failed sections:
- Viva Voce: you can take this online using Microsoft Teams
- Written Submission: you can submit this electronically (as now)
- Quick Study: we send you the music by email or Dropbox while you are being proctored through Microsoft Teams. You can then video record your Quick Study performance and send it to us for marking.
If you would like to enter for a retake, you must email us by the end of February 2023: [email protected]
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You have one opportunity before the deadline given above to digitally retake and pass any failed sections:
- Rehearsal and Performance: you can send us a video recording of your Rehearsal and Performance
- Viva Voce: you can take this online using Microsoft Teams
- Written Submission: you can submit this electronically (as now)
If you would like to enter for a retake, you must email us by the end of February 2023: [email protected]