Havering Music School teaches both the curriculum of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College.

Students take their graded examinations or diplomas at the Music Centre towards the end of each term. Students preparing for exams can be offered additional aural tuition. Entry for an examination is dependant on the Music School receiving payment for the examination and a signed consent/entry form in line with our deadlines.

Please note that not all children progress at the same rate and will only be entered for examination when their teacher is confident that they have reached the required standard.

Exams of Grade 6 and above are also accredited for UCAS points which can contribute towards university entrance requirements.

We regret that we cannot take requests for specific exam dates or times. Pupils must be available to do the exam anytime during the given exam period (except weekends or bank holidays). It will not be possible to change times once the exam appointments have been issued. If you decide to withdraw your child (for any reason other than sickness) after the exam fees have been paid to the Board, you will be unable to claim a refund or deferment.

 

Exam Session Dates 2026-27

 

**NB: Exams will take place within the below windows - day to be confirmed by the exam board**

 

AUTUMN EXAMS 2026

TRINITY - Monday 30th November – Friday 4th December

ABRSM – Monday 7th December – Friday 11th December

AUTUMN REHEARSALS 2026

Trinity – Saturday 28th November

ABRSM -Saturday 5th December

Autumn entry form release date: Saturday 19th September

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Saturday 17th October

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SPRING EXAMS 2027

TRINITY – Monday 15th March – Friday 19th March

ABRSM – Monday 22nd March – Thursday 25th March

SPRING REHEARSALS 2027

Trinity – Saturday 13th March

ABRSM – Saturday 20th March

Spring entry form release date: Saturday 9th January

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Saturday 6th February

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SUMMER EXAMS 2027

TRINITY – Monday 5th July – Friday 9th July

ABRSM – Monday 12th July – Friday 16th July

SUMMER REHEARSALS 2027

Trinity- Saturday 26th June

ABRSM- Saturday 3rd July

Summer entry form release date: Saturday 24th April

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Saturday 22nd May