ABRSM 2017 Entries

Dear Parents

Bali Island School students will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Exams this year. This organization holds music examinations in over 100 countries and is the largest and most global organization of its kind. It also offers the greatest range of instrument options for musical examinations. There are eight grades in all and an exam consists of a performance section and various other tasks, such as scales and aural tests. There is also a Prep Test on offer, which is for students who are beginners or sitting an exam for the first time. The purpose of this test is to encourage students and prepare them for sitting exams in the future. Students will benefit from these examinations by having proof of their skills if they move to another school. It will also help them to focus on a long-term goal. For Bali Island School and its music department it is an opportunity to continue to connect with a large organization that is dedicated to music education and very active in teacher development.

If you are interested in your child taking an exam, please fill-in the attached form (Click here to download it). Your child’s teacher will decide what level exam is appropriate for them to sit, so if you have any questions about this, please contact your child’s teacher. The examination will take place later in the year, sometime between August and November. Entry forms need to be submitted on or before March 17, 3pm. Once your child is registered, you cannot get your money back. If a student cannot sit the exam due to illness or other serious reasons then we can apply for a voucher to use for the exam sessions in the following year.

It is important that students start working towards the exam content as soon as possible, so that they are well prepared and ready when the exam comes around later in the year. We also need to keep in mind the long holiday break in June and July. Once we have received the permission slips and confirmation of payment we will order the required books and the exam entries will be sent to the ABRSM.

On the page below you will find the procedure for entering exams, the exam fees and then the permission slip on the following page.

If you have any questions about the exams please feel free to email or come and see us in person.

Yours sincerely,

Edward Andrews  – eandrews@baliis.net

Yeni Purnama  – ypurnama@baliis.net