Starting from January 2021, ABRSM announced that online music theory exam from grade 1 to grade 5 are permanently replacing the paper based exams. It allows the exam to be done ondemand: any day, any time within 28 days from registration date and at any suitable location for the candidates.

Pls note you must complete the exam within 3 hours of clicking 'start music theory exam' or it will expire and cannot access to the exam again. Kindly click live chat support should you encounter any technical issue. If your exam has expired due to this reason, refer to this video for refund:    • How to cancel or reschedule ABRSM Exa...  

This video shows a complete guide to ABRSM Online Theory Exam so you can handle the exam at ease!

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TIMESTAMP
00:12 Introduction to ABRSM Online Theory Exam
00:30 Device used for the exam
00:48 Exam Venue
01:08 Exam Duration
01:23 Registration for the exam
02:20 PreExam Preparation
02:37 Role of responsible adult
03:10 Items to prepare for exam
03:38 Steps for exam setup
04:06 Exam Setup: Step 1
04:43 Exam Setup: Step 2
05:01 Exam Setup: Step 3 (ID Check)
05:40 Exam Setup: Step 4 (Room Scan)
06:37 Room Scan Video Demonstration
08:17 Exam Setup: Step 5 (Picture of Candidate)
08:30 Step 6 Exam begins & what to take note
08:51 Step 7 Tear up draft papers
09:05 Technical Support
09:30 Malpractice
09:47 Other information to take note
10:11 Result & Certificate
10:29 Candidates with Access Arrangements/Special Needs
10:42 Procedure for those using Physical Paper (for candidates with access arrangements only)

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IMPORTANT
You must complete the exam within 3 hours from downloading, completing preexam setup and the exam itself. Otherwise, it will expire and you will need to write to ABRSM to request for refund and register again. If you encounter any issue, please click live chat support in the software (check 09:05 for technical support) to resolve immediately.

Note: Access arrangement is only available for candidates with any of the following disability or disorder:
Sight disability, autism/autistic spectrum disorder, social/communication disorder, specific learning difficulties, neurological conditions, deaf/hearing impaired, physical disability and other conditions (PTSD, anxiety etc)

You should select the most suitable options (physical paper/braille paper/extra time) for the candidate from the list, and provide supporting evidence as per instructions in the video at 10:29.

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