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Certifications

Treat certifications like a passport journey – each grade is a new country/stamp.

Want your child to get international certifications and recognition for their musical talent? Trinote Music Academy is the right place.

Certified by the world's leading exam boards:

• RSL
• Trinity
• ABRSM

Not sure which grade or exam board is right for your child? At Trinote, we guide you every step of the way.

With Rockschool Music, students can get certified from the world's leading assessment board offering graded syllabi for contemporary music subjects:

The Rockschool syllabus has 9 levels of grades:

Debut → Grade 1 → Grade 2 → Grade 3 → Grade 4b → Grade 5 → Grade 6 → Grade 7 → Grade 8

🎯 Debut Grade: Perfect for absolute beginners              🎯 Grade 8: Equivalent to advanced diploma level

Why choose Rockschool?

• Contemporary repertoire (rock, pop, jazz, metal)        
• Performance-focused exams (70% performance weight)       
• UCAS points for UK universities (Grades 6-8)              • Globally recognized in 40+ countries

At Trinote Music Academy, we prepare you/your kids for ALL the grades and guide you in choosing the right grade and exam type.

If you want your child to get a musical certification from one of the oldest and highly reputed international exam boards, Trinity Music London is the right choice for you.

Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Western Vocals
Ukulele
Piano
Violin
Keyboard
Electronic Keyboard
Western Vocals

The Trinity syllabus has 9 levels of grades, from Grade Initial to Grade 8.

Initial → Grade 1 → Grade 2 → Grade 3 → Grade 4 → Grade 5 → Grade 6 → Grade 7 → Grade 8

Why choose Trinity?

• One of the oldest & most respected exam boards (est.1872)
• Balanced syllabus – classical & contemporary 
• Flexible exam options – own-choice pieces allowed
• UCAS points for UK universities (Grades 6-8)
• Globally recognized in 60+ countries
• Performance-focused with technique integration

Trinity at Trinote Music Academy:

At Trinote Music Academy, we prepare you/your kids for ALL the grades and guide you in choosing the right grade and
exam type.

✓ Free assessment    
✓ Complete syllabus coverage (pieces, scales, sight-reading)
✓ Mock exams to build confidence                            
✓ Exam registration support                                 
✓ Performance practice & aural training                     
✓ Trinity exam centre guidance

If you want your child to get a musical certification from the world's most established and widely recognized exam board, ABRSM is the right choice for you.

ABRSM offers specialization in the assessment of:

The ABRSM syllabus has 8 levels of grades, from Grade 1 to Grade 8.

Grade 1 → Grade 2 → Grade 3 → Grade 4 → Grade 5 → Grade 6 → Grade 7 → Grade 8

🎯 Grade 1-3: Foundation Level
🎯 Grade 4-5: Intermediate Level
🎯 Grade 6-8: Advanced Level

⚠️ Important: Grade 5 Music Theory is MANDATORY for Grade 6, 7, and 8 Practical exams.

Why choose ABRSM?

The world’s most established exam board (founded 1889)
Gold standard for classical music certification
Internationally recognized in 90+ countries
UCAS points for UK universities (Grades 6-8)
Rigorous syllabus builds complete musicianship
Theory exams strengthen overall musical understanding
Highly respected by schools and colleges worldwide

At Trinote Music Academy, we prepare you/your kids for ALL the grades and guide you in choosing the right grade and exam type.

Grades

Debut Grade

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Exam Types

Eligibility Criteria

Grade Exam Syllabus (Recorded)

Performance Certificate Exam Syllabus (Recorded)

FAQs

Board	Best For	Music Style	Exam Focus
Rockschool (RSL)	Contemporary musicians	Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal	Performance-heavy (70%)
Trinity	Balanced musicians	Classical & Contemporary	Flexible, own-choice pieces allowed
ABRSM	Classical musicians	Classical only	Technique, scales, sight-reading, aural

Trinote's advice: Choose Rockschool for rock/pop lovers, ABRSM for classical track, Trinity for students who want flexibility.

Board	Beginner Difficulty	Why
Rockschool	Easier	Contemporary songs students already know; performance focus
Trinity	Moderate	Balanced approach; own-choice pieces reduce pressure
ABRSM	More challenging	Requires sight-reading and aural tests from Grade 1

Trinote's advice: Rockschool Debut or Trinity Initial are great starting points for young or nervous beginners

Board	Grades	Extra Levels
Rockschool	9 grades	Debut, Grade 1-8
Trinity	9 grades	Initial, Grade 1-8
ABRSM	9 grades	Initial, Grade 1-8

All three boards offer Grade 8 as the highest level before diplomas.

Board	UCAS Points (UK)	Recognition
Rockschool	Yes (Grades 6-8)	40+ countries
Trinity	Yes (Grades 6-8)	60+ countries
ABRSM	Yes (Grades 6-8)	90+ countries

Yes! Grade 6-8 certifications earn UCAS points for UK university applications. They are also recognized by international schools and music colleges worldwide.

Board	Skipping Policy
Rockschool	Yes – can skip to any grade
Trinity	Yes – can skip to any grade
ABRSM	Yes – but Grade 5 Theory required for Grade 6+ Practical

Note: For ABRSM, students cannot take Grade 6, 7, or 8 Practical without passing Grade 5 Music Theory first.

Board	Exam Format	Duration (Grade 1)
Rockschool	Recorded video or in-person	12-15 minutes
Trinity	In-person or recorded video	12-15 minutes
ABRSM	Recorded video (Performance Grade) or in-person	12-15 minutes

All boards now offer online recorded exams – students can perform at Trinote and submit the video.

Board	Pass (min)	Merit	Distinction	Total Marks
Rockschool	60%	75%	87%	100
Trinity	60%	75%	87%	100
ABRSM	60%	75%	90%	100

All three boards use: Pass (60-74), Merit (75-89), Distinction (90-100)

Grade Level	Typical Preparation Time	Weekly Lessons
Debut / Initial	6-9 months	1 hour
Grade 1-2	9-12 months	1 hour
Grade 3-4	12-18 months	1 hour
Grade 5-6	18-24 months	1-1.5 hours
Grade 7-8	24-36 months	1.5 hours

At Trinote, we create a personalized timeline based on your child's practice habits and natural pace.

If Your Child...	Recommended Board
Loves rock, pop, or metal music	Rockschool (RSL)
Wants to play familiar contemporary songs	Rockschool or Trinity
Is training for classical music	ABRSM
Wants flexibility to choose own pieces	Trinity
Plans to study music at university in UK	Any (all give UCAS points)
Is nervous about sight-reading	Rockschool (optional sight-reading)

At Trinote, we offer a FREE assessment to help you choose the right board and starting grade.

What Trinote Provides	Rockschool	Trinity	ABRSM
Free grade assessment	✅	✅	✅
Board & grade guidance	✅	✅	✅
Complete syllabus coverage	✅	✅	✅
Mock exams	✅	✅	✅
Exam registration support	✅	✅	✅
Performance practice	✅	✅	✅
Sight-reading training	Optional	Required	Required
Aural training	Optional	Required	Required
Music theory (Grade 5)	Recommended	Recommended	Required

At Trinote Music Academy, we prepare you/your kids for all the grades and guide you in choosing the right grade and exam type.

Where Passion Meets Excellence

At Trinote, we believe everyone has music within them. Our job is to help you find it, nurture it, and share it with the world. Whether you want to play for fun, prepare for exams, or pursue a professional career, we are here to guide you every step of the way.