Every year, Trinity College London supports the music education of thousands of students with assessments across a wide spectrum including Classical, Jazz and Rock & Pop music.
Trinity College is an international exam board, established in 1877, awarding qualifications in a range of subjects including music, drama and English language.
We have a positive, supportive approach to assessment and development.
Over 850,000 people take a Trinity assessment each year across more than 60 countries around the world through face-to-face and digital assessment.
We are committed to increasing the quality of teaching and learning, including the delivery of training and support to teachers, and by the provision of qualifications and certification for teachers.
Classical and Jazz Grades
Our graded exams from Initial to Grade 8 allow learners to perform to their strengths; the flexible structure enables learners to gain recognition for their own unique skills as performers
Rock & Pop
Real songs, real skills, real progress. With our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles, you get to play the music you love, while developing the huge range of skills that professional musicians need
Music Certificate Exams
Certificate exams offer a performance-only alternative to graded exams for solo performers or groups, at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced level
Diplomas
Our diplomas (ATCL, LTCL and FTCL) are for those looking to take their professional development to the next level in music performance, teaching or theory
Theory of Music Grades
Our Theory of Music syllabus responds to modern teaching and learning styles, with workbooks presenting the study of musical theory in bright and practical formats
Certificate for Music Educators
Our Level 4 CME is supported by a flexible programme of learning, and is designed for music educators who work with children and young people