Dates & Fees
Please visit this page often to get updates on current opening dates and fees.
2023 Dates
Grade Exam Dates
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VIDEO EXAMS – ALL YEAR 1 February – 30 November (Video Exams only) Videos must be submitted within four weeks of enrolment. Final enrolment date is 27 October 2023. |
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MAY SESSION (AUCKLAND ONLY) Thursday 18 – Monday 22 May Enrolments close Friday 17 March
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| AUGUST SESSION
Wednesday 16 – Tuesday 22 August
DECEMBER SESSION Friday 8 – Sunday 17 December Enrolments close Friday 27 October |
If you are unavailable on a particular day please add a note in your online enrolment in the ‘Special Requirements’ section.
Popular Music Theory Exam Dates
| Exam Dates | Registration Deadline |
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| 1 March – 30 November (on demand) | 20 October |
Please enrol at least 6 weeks before your intended exam date, and we’ll be in touch to organise a suitable time.
Music Production Exam Dates
| Exam Dates | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1 March – 30 November (on demand) | 20 October |
Please enrol at least 6 weeks before your intended exam date, and we’ll be in touch to organise a suitable time.
For PAA dates go to:
Practical Exam 2023 Fees
Fees
The fees are different for Band Exams, Popular Music Theory Exams, Music Production and PAA exams so please see the respective tables below for the appropriate fees.
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Premiere (Let’s Rock) | $91 |
| Debut | $123 |
| Grade 1 | $176 |
| Grade 2 | $186 |
| Grade 3 | $202 |
| Grade 4 | $218 |
| Grade 5 | $239 |
| Grade 6 | $255 |
| Grade 7 | $260 |
| Grade 8 | $265 |
Professional Diploma Fees
| Diploma | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Level 4 (DipRSL) | $580 |
| Level 6 (LRSL) | $884 |
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 | $86 |
| Grade 5 | $91 |
| Grade 8 | $101 |
PAA Exams
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Premiere | $107 |
| Debut | $112 |
| Grade 1 | $118 |
| Grade 2 | $128 |
| Grade 3 | $139 |
| Grade 4 | $144 |
| Grade 5 | $149 |
| Grade 6 | $165 |
| Grade 7 | $176 |
| Grade 8 | $186 |
Creative Qualifications (Vlogging and Podcasting)
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Debut | $106 |
| Grade 1 | $116 |
| Grade 2 | $134 |
| Grade 3 | $144 |
| Grade 4 | $156 |
| Grade 5 | $174 |
| Grade 6 | $185 |
| Grade 7 | $202 |
| Grade 8 | $220 |
Popular Music Theory 2023 Fees
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Debut | $112 |
| Grade 1 | $118 |
| Grade 2 | $123 |
| Grade 3 | $128 |
| Grade 4 | $133 |
| Grade 5 | $144 |
| Grade 6 | $149 |
| Grade 7 | $155 |
| Grade 8 | $160 |
Music Production 2023 Fees
| Grade | Fee (NZ Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $128 |
| Grade 2 | $139 |
| Grade 3 | $149 |
| Grade 4 | $160 |
| Grade 5 | $170 |
| Grade 6 | $181 |
| Grade 7 | $192 |
| Grade 8 | $202 |