Examination Board Guide

For information on Associated Board Examinations in Sydney and NSW contact …
New Sydney and NSW Representative : Ian Coss
Phone : (02) 9518 9355
Fax : (02) 9518 9344
Email : abrsmnsw@clearmusic.com.au

The Associated Board is the world’s leading examination body for music, with a system of examinations and assessments in over 80 countries around the world. The Associated Board is linked to some of Europe’s leading Conservatoires – the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London; the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama.

Established in 1889, the Associated Board provides schools, private teachers of music and the general public with a scheme of music examinations of recognised authority. Examinations are offered in 35 instruments, singing, theory and practical musicianship and are open to students of all ages. The Associated Board examines over half a million candidates each year making it the largest examining body for music in the world.

In 1991, the Associated Board was delighted to be asked to return to examine in Australia after an absence of more than 30 years. Associated Board examinations are conducted at St.Andrew’s Cathedral School, with the Board’s examiners making regular visits to Sydney.

For free Syllabuses and information contact :
ACT – Phone : (06) 258 7014
Brisbane – Phone : (07) 3366 3895
Melbourne – Phone : (03) 9820 1799
Perth – Phone : (08) 9386 2654
Sydney – Phone : (02) 9518 9355
or visit our website : www.abrsm.org

The Guild education system provides an avenue for music & speech teachers to offer a methodical teaching and assessment system for their students via the Guild’s public examinations and opens the way for further education at Tertiary level, for both themselves and their students, by distance education in the Creative Skills program from Certificate to Advanced Diploma and the Higher Education program with the Bachelor of Music degree.

Teachers should register with the Guild to receive regular information about examination schedules and obtain the fee discounts, although anyone may enter the examinations.

Prospective tertiary students should contact the Guild directly for advice and to book an interview / audition before applying through their State tertiary admissions authority.

For information on practical and written exams offered by AMEB (NSW)
contact :
AMEB (NSW) –
Phone : (02) 9367 8456
Fax : (02) 9367 8091

Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited (ANZCA) offers syllabuses in modern and classical streams which stimulate and excite students of all ages. For over twenty-three years, examinations have been conducted throughout Australia and New Zealand, and in 2006 will be conducted also in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia where the syllabuses have been enthusiastically received. Want to know more? To find out how you and your students can benefit, contact the ANZCA office, or visit www.anzca.com.au.

Address : P.O. Box 70 Greensborough Vic 3088
Phone : (03) 9434 7640
Fax : (03) 9434 1291
Email : admin@anzca.com
Or visit our website : www.anzca.com.au