Contact details
Access Coordinator
ABRSM
4 London Wall Place
London
EC2Y 5AU
T +44 (0)20 7467 7342
E accesscoordinator@abrsm.ac.uk
Extra time
Candidates with an SpLD are entitled to additional time for the completion of each exam as follows:
Grades 1–3 30 minutes extra
Grades 4–5 40 minutes ex
Grades 6–8 60 minutes extra
Supporting evidence for this reasonable adjustment is required.
Coloured papers
You may request a Theory paper printed on blue, green, pink or yellow paper. If you require this, you should indicate this by contacting the access coordinator before the published entry deadline.
Accuracy
Candidates with an SpLD will not lose marks for incorrect spelling and grammar, providing the meaning is clear.
Lower grades
Examiners are aware that copying out poses particular difficulties for some candidates with SpLDs, but at the lower grades where this skill itself is assessed, all candidates are asked to manage as best they can.
Higher grades
Where the skill being assessed is primarily that of continuing a melody based on a given opening, you may ignore the instruction to copy out the given material without a penalty.
Amanuensis
Candidates who are unable to access printed material or write down their answers may use an amanuensis to act as a reader, a scribe, or both. Please review the information in our guidelines for candidates using an amanuensis.
If you require this reasonable adjustment, please ensure you add code A to the entry form.
If you require an amanuensis, you must contact the Theory team by phone on +44 (0)20 7467 8270 or send them an email prior to entry. You must include a covering letter with the entry form.
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