The HKEAA administers the Diploma Examinations of ABRSM. ABRSM exams are the most popular music examinations in Hong Kong.
SUBJECTS OFFERED VIA THE HKEAA
| Piano | Bassoon | Tuba |
| Organ | Horn | Euphonium |
| Violin | Trumpet | Alto Saxophone |
| Viola | Bb Cornet | Tenor Saxophone |
| Cello | Eb Cornet | Descant Recorder |
| Double Bass | Flugelhorn | Treble Recorder |
| Guitar | Eb Horn | Singing |
| Harp | Baritone | Harpsichord |
| Flute | Ensembles | Practical Musicianship |
| Oboe | Trombone | Percussion |
| Clarinet | Bass Trombone | Soprano Saxophone |
| Baritone Saxophone |
EXAMINATIONS & REGISTRATION TIMETABLE
Diploma examinations are usually held from April to May, August and October to November.
| Examination | Examination Period | Registration Period |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma | April / May | Late December of the previous year to mid-January |
| August | April | |
| October / November | June |
The registration schedule for examinations in 2026 is as follows:
| Examinations | Examination Dates^ | Registration Dates^ | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | April / May(Exam cancelled) | (Session Cancelled) | (Session Cancelled) |
| August(Exam cancelled) | (Session Cancelled) | (Session Cancelled) | |
| October / November(To be confirmed) | 4 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026 | (To be confirmed) |
The registration dates for Diploma Examinations will be kept under review by ABRSM as they can only accept bookings if travel and government restrictions are lifted and the situation allows. ABRSM will provide an update nearer to each booking period.
EXAMINATION FEES
| 2005 Syllabus | DipABRSM (@ HK$) | LRSM (@ HK$) | FRSM (@ HK$) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Complete exam | 5,190 | 9,430 | 13,950 |
| Resit exam | 4,150 | 7,540 | 11,160 | |
| Teaching* | Complete exam | 5,190 | 9,430 | 13,950 |
| Resit exam | 4,150 | 7,540 | 11,160 | |
| Direction | Complete exam | 5,190 | 9,430 | 13,950 |
| Resit exam | 4,150 | 7,540 | 11,160 | |
| Interpreter Service Fee | To be advised | To be advised | To be advised |
LRSM Teaching fees are payable in two instalments. 40% must be paid on submission of the Case Study Portfolio & Video of Teaching Practice. The balance is payable when entering for the remaining sections of the exam.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For the entry requirements of the Diploma examinations, please refer to the Diploma Syllabus from 2005.
EXAMINATION REGISTRATION
Payment Method
The payment details of 2026 Diploma Examinations will be updated nearer to the booking period.