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Exam information

Want to get enrolling now? SCORE is here to assist you.

In SCORE, the account holder (teacher, parent or adult learner) is able to enrol candidates, access exam information, and view results.

SCORE is our very own, built in-house, system and we are continuing to add further features and refine those already on offer. We encourage you to spend some time exploring the site, and we're on hand to answer any questions you may have. And your suggestions for new features are very welcome! You can even submit them through the help function, as well as ask for assistance and let us know if something isn't working.

To get set up, enrol, and pay online:

visit SCORE at score.ameb.edu.au



Exam Sessions and Enrolment Dates

Practical Exams

Annual exam dates and enrolment periods can be downloaded below in the form of a handy desk calendar. Fold it, stick it, and pop it on your desk so you don't miss those closing dates!

Practical Exams include classical, for leisure, contemporary (Rockschool), and speech & drama syllabuses.  Our exam session dates document includes when exams will be running, closing dates for entries, and QR codes to take you straight to SCORE. Stageschool (previously PAA) exams can be organised all year round.

If you have any special needs, please let us know how we can best support you when you enrol. Similarly, if you already know of any religious or compulsory school event that clashes with any dates within a session, you can let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate but please note that this is always subject to the availability of examiners and venues.

Video Exams

Video Exams can be organised in any exam session and for any syllabus. Enrol for a Video Exams as you would any other practical exam by selecting "Online exam" as the location.

We are pleased to offer Video Exams as an option for our remote Candidates and anyone who is unable to attend an exam location. If you'd like to record your Video Exam outside of the advertised session dates, please get in touch as we can often organise further flexibility with this exam option.

Theory Exams

You can undertake a music (classical) Theory or Speech and Performance Theory exam at any time through our online theory platform. Rockschool Theory exams can also be done all year round. Purchase an Online Theory exam and you also get access to practice and learning tools for up to one year (or until you take your exam).

Paper-based (hand-written) theory exams are available on request to groups of five or more candidates only for Theory of Music, Diploma exams, or where an online option is not yet available. Please note that these exams require a suitable venue (eg school or studio) and appropriate supervision of strictly controlled conditions to maintain the integrity of the assessments.

Find out about Paper-Based Theory Exams

Exam Fees

Prices listed relate to the current, calendar year. These usually go up a little annually to match CPI and associated increases in exam delivery costs. Exam fees are based on the duration of the exam and contribute to running expenses, such as Examiner and Supervisor remuneration, venue hire, instrument tuning and hire, and related administration.

Fees are the same for both Comprehensive and Repertoire style exams across all available practical music syllabuses. Please see the relevant Manual of Syllabuses for details about what each exam type requires. Video Exams fees are the same as face-to-face exams.

Where old and new syllabuses are running concurrently, exam prices refer to both syllabuses. It is essential that exam material be prepared from only one, valid syllabus edition.

Our Policies page has all the information regarding exam cancellations and late fees.

SCORE fun facts

All exams are managed through our bespoke online system known as SCORE.

Through SCORE, you can:

  • Enrol for an exam
  • Download and print your exam notification and repertoire form
  • Read your Report and see your result
  • Download your exam invoice
  • Request support
  • Request an exam withdrawal or refund (check out our policies so you know what you can expect).

SCORE is our enrolment platform and it's built and managed by our IT team in the AMEB Federal Office. We're lucky to have a (small) team of experts on hand to continue to add features and attend to any bugs as they arise. Watch this space for new additions!

If you have previously registered as an Account Holder for Online Theory, use the same login details for any new exam enrolments.

How to enrol for an exam

Create your profile
Start by creating your SCORE account. Parents/carers, teachers, candidates over 18, and school admin superstars can be an "Enroller". You can also create a SCORE account without making any an exam enrolments. Head to SCORE and click the "Log in" button to start the process.

Enrolling for an exam
Once you're in SCORE, you'll see a menu option for "Enrol now". You can enrol for both Practical and Online Theory Exams here, as well as our Online Courses.

Exam and Syllabus types
If you're unsure about which exam you should be enrolling in, your teacher is always the best person to ask. If you don't know which exam type is which, please have a look at our Syllabuses page for explanations and guidance.

Payment
To complete your enrolment/s, the shopping cart will ask you for your credit card details so please have those ready. An invoice will be automatically generated, which you can download from SCORE in case you need this for tax purposes, or to forward the fee to your students. Schools that would like to be invoiced, please pop in an application for a SchoolPay account a few days ahead of your enrolments so we can get that set up for you.

Exam notification

When we've scheduled your exam, we'll send you an email to let you know that your notification is available. We aim to provide about four to six weeks in advance of the exam day for the larger sessions and at least one week ahead of the shorter, weekend-long sessions.

When you receive that email, log into SCORE and, from the menu, select "My enrolments" and find your candidate. The "Options" button will now have a new menu item to "View exam notification".

Receiving reports

Once the Examiner has finalised your report and we have tripled checked it in the office, you'll receive an email to let you know that your report is available.

Log into SCORE and, from the menu, select "My enrolments" and find your candidate. The "Options" button will now have a menu item to view the report. Once the exam session has concluded, we'll mail you your certificate (assuming all requirements are met) so please ensure your postal details are up to date.

Other SCORE fun facts and FAQs

We're always building new and handy features for SCORE.

How can I let you know about the special needs that my candidate has?
We have a section in the enrolment form where we'd appreciate any detail you can provide: how we can best support your needs; any medication you'll have with you and where we can find it if needs be; action plans if you have them; size of sight-reading music or visual aides, etc.

Why do changes need to be submitted for approval?
You may realise that you've put a typo in your date of birth, or want to add a middle name later. Any changes to your details will be sent to the office so that we are aware of the new details. Sometimes a little change for you will necessitate updates elsewhere in our system, or have a flow on effect for your exam, so we make sure that's all looked after before we "approve" the change.

How do I find Online Theory results?
All Online Theory, both Courses and Exams, are managed through SCORE. To view your enrolment details, you'll need to select from the menu "My Enrolments". From here, you can view practice exam results and check your Candidate's log in details so that they can access their Course or Exam.

Missing candidate details?
You can start an enrolment and come back later if you need to check on a few things or add more students. To find where you were up to, select "Cart" from the menu. You can also edit this information if you need and it all stays as a draft until you progress through the checkout and finalise payment.

Do I need to enter additional parent/teacher details?
Yes please. We'll only ask you for information we actually need. Scheduling is a massive jigsaw puzzle and sometimes we need some more details to ensure we get you the most convenient time. Many of these are questions that only a parent or a teacher can answer so it's important that we can contact whoever is most relevant.

Can I enrol multiple candidates and pay once?
You can enrol multiple students and pay for them all in one transaction. We've tried to make this as easy as possible but, because of some of the logic behind the forms, there are a few limitations. Groups will need to be enrolled through individual, completed transactions. Everything will sit in the Cart until you're ready to finalise them. The Cart is also a great chance to double check all of your enrolments - make sure you have details correct, that you haven't duplicated any, or missed someone out.

Can I claim my bonus TCE credit points?
If you'd like us to advise TASC of the Candidate's result to go toward their TCE points, please tick the box in the enrolment form. We'll need some extra details about the Candidate to complete the data that TASC need to match the points to the person. Our Accreditation page has some more information on this if you're wondering what these points are.

Need more help?
First of all, SCORE has an FAQ page which we've filled with everything we hope will help you. If you can't find your answer there, we're here to help. You can get in touch directly, or use the support system under the menu for "Contact us".

If you're ever in doubt, please give us a call at the AMEB Tasmania office so that we can guide you through - we're here to help!

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