Exam details

The examination syllabus includes 17 instruments: Guzheng, Erhu, Dizi, Yangqin, Pipa, Ruan, Liuqin, Gaoyin Sheng, Zhongyin Sheng, Gaoyin Suona, Zhongyin Suona, Hulusi, Guanzi, Cello, Double Bass, Percussion and Guqin.

It is divided into 8 grading levels (Grade 1 to Grade 8) and Certificate in Professional Performance.

Structure

The Examinations include seventeen instruments and are divided into 8 different grades and the Certificate In Professional Performance.

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Registration, Fees & Payment

Find out more about the registration, our Examination fees and the different modes of payments available.

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Important Dates

Find out more on the important dates related to the Examinations.

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Music Scores

Examinations scores can be purchased from Confucius Institute and major Chinese music retailers.

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Venue

Examinations will be held in Confucius Institute and/or other locations.

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Results

The results and certificates will be posted to candidates by Singpost Registered Service.

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Conduct & Important Notes

Important notes on the Examination day can be found here.

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Guidelines on Recording and Submission of Videos (Year-end 2023)

Candidates residing overseas will be assessed of their performances through video submissions. Videos have to be submitted from the date of receiving the notification of the Examination details to 13 November 2023.

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Examinations for DSA Applicants

The Examinations for Direct School Admission (DSA) applicants will open for registrations from 13 March 2023 to 31 March 2023.

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Examinations for Ensembles

The Examinations for Ensembles are part of the Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations, in which the participants' performances are assessed as a group.

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