General Information
- I've studied with another exam board: which Rockschool grade should I start at?
- Do I need to start from the beginning (entry level) or can I go in at any level, for example: grade 5?
- The syllabus I'm using has expired - can I use it?
- How can I be sure that safeguarding is taken seriously?
- What are the rules around recording exams?
- I have entered for a Debut exam but it's shown as "Entry Level 3" - is this correct?
Entry
Preparing for the exam
- How can I find a teacher to prepare for the exam?
- How do I know if my Grade Book / syllabus is current?
- How will I know when to enter for the exam?
- Do I need to have a Music Theory Qualification to take Grade 5 and above?
- I’m nervous about taking my exam. How do I know that the examiner will be kind and put me at my ease?
- Can I record or bring my own backing track?
Exam content / procedure
- What time should I arrive for my exam?
- Will there be a practice room?
- Do I need to bring sheet music with me to the exam?
- What will happen at the beginning of my exam?
- Will anyone else be in the exam room except me and the examiner?
- Does it matter what instrument I use?
Free Choice Pieces and Adapted Repertoire
Assessment, results and certificates
- When I will I receive my results? (Face To Face Exams)
- On my results report, what does P, M or D mean against the marking criteria?
- What can I do if I’m not happy about my result, or something else related to my exam?
- What if there are questions about an examiner’s work?
- What about the examiner’s feedback?
- How do I know that I’ll get the right mark?
Vocals
Classical Piano
- Can I use Rockschool Piano Pieces in my Classical Exam?
- Does the Classical Syllabus use Backing Tracks?
- How does Classical Piano compare to the Rockschool Piano Syllabus?
- What do candidates need to prepare for their Classical Piano exam?
- What if there’s nothing in the Classical Piano repertoire I like?
- What repertoire is covered in Classical Piano grades?
Classical Violin
Classical Guitar
- What is the RSL Classical Guitar syllabus?
- What repertoire is covered in the Classical Guitar syllabus?
- Are the Classical Guitar tracks unaccompanied or with backing tracks?
- Is the music for Classical Guitar presented as Staff Notation or Tab?
- What are the Technical Exercises and Unseen Tests for Classical Guitar?
- Can I take my Classical Guitar exam at the same time as Rockschool Guitarists?
UK / Ireland
- Can I enter for an exam period after its closing date ?
- Where do the exams take place?
- When do the exams take place?
- On what days of the week and at what times are Rockschool examinations held?
- How much does an exam cost ?
- Can I arrange my own exam date?
International
Recorded Digital Exams
- Can someone else be in the room with me during my RSL Recorded Digital Exam?
- What happens if my video is not framed correctly?
- What should I avoid when framing my video?
- Are there specific framing instructions for different instruments?
- What are the general framing guidelines for all instruments?
- Why is framing so important in RSL Recorded Digital Exams?
Live Stream exams
- How can I take a Live Stream exam?
- What is needed for a Live Stream exam?
- Is a separate speaker needed for a Live Stream exam?
- Do I need any specific software for a Live Stream exam?
- Can a Live Stream exam be taken with a tablet, mobile device or Chromebook?
- Are UK / Ireland home-based Live Stream exams subject to exam periods?
Learning Platform
- Learning Platform Overview
- How is the Learning Platform different to Replay?
- I have students who have already bought their Rockschool book and have Replay, do they still have to pay for the Learning Platform?
- Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
- Can the Learning Platform be used on any device?
- How can I access the Learning Platform?