Dates & Fees
Please visit this page often to get updates on current opening dates and fees.
2020 Dates
Grade Exam Dates
| Exam Period | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 4 May – 31 October (Video Exams only) | 30 September 2020 |
| 13 Sep – 14 Sep (Auckland only) | 21 August 2020 |
| 23 Nov – 7 Dec | 16 October 2020 |
If you are unavailable on a particular day please add a note in your online enrolment in the ‘Special Requirements’ section.
Theory Exam Dates
| Exam Dates | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 21 March | 3 February 2020 |
| 18 July | 1 June 2020 |
| 12 December | 26 October 2020 |
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Music Production Exam Dates
| Exam Dates | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1 March – 21 March | 13 February 2020 |
| 1 July – 18 July | 12 June 2020 |
| 1 December – 18 December | 13 November 2020 |
Grade & Performance Exam 2020 Fees
Fees
The fees are different for Band Exams, Popular Music Theory Exams and Music Production exams so please see the respective tables below for the appropriate fees.
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Premiere (Let’s Rock) | $85 |
| Debut | $115 |
| Grade 1 | $165 |
| Grade 2 | $175 |
| Grade 3 | $190 |
| Grade 4 | $205 |
| Grade 5 | $225 |
| Grade 6 | $240 |
| Grade 7 | $245 |
| Grade 8 | $250 |
| Diploma (Level 4) | $545 |
| Licentiate Diploma (Level 6) | $700 |
| New Professional Dip (Level 4) | on application |
| New Professional Liecentiate (Level 6) | on application |
Band Exams
Band exams are only offered at Grades 3, 5 and 8 for electric guitar, bass, piano and drums. Please note that the prices listed below are per candidate.
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | $80 |
| Grade 5 | $85 |
| Grade 8 | $95 |
Popular Music Theory 2020 Fees
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Debut | $105 |
| Grade 1 | $110 |
| Grade 2 | $115 |
| Grade 3 | $120 |
| Grade 4 | $125 |
| Grade 5 | $135 |
| Grade 6 | $140 |
| Grade 7 | $145 |
| Grade 8 | $150 |
Music Production 2020 Fees
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $120 |
| Grade 2 | $130 |
| Grade 3 | $140 |
| Grade 4 | $150 |
| Grade 5 | $160 |
| Grade 6 | $170 |
| Grade 7 | $180 |
| Grade 8 | $190 |