Syllabus overlap information
We offer an overlap period in the first year of a new instrumental/singing syllabus. During the overlap period, candidates may follow specific requirements from the preceding syllabus.
Due to Covid, we have extended this overlap for some syllabuses to support learners. However, if possible, we always advise candidates to prepare for their exam using the newest valid syllabus.
Overlap periods only apply to the specific syllabuses and requirements listed on this page. We will add information for other syllabuses during the final year of their published validity period.
Select a syllabus below to check the length of the overlap period and the syllabus requirements covered.
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Practical Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three pieces from the 2020-2023 syllabus until 31 December 2024.
- All three pieces must be from the same syllabus.
- Candidates playing pieces from the 2020-2023 syllabus should tell the examiner or write this on their programme form.
Performance Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three set pieces from the 2020-2023 syllabus until 31 December 2024. The submission deadline for the video recording must be on or before this date.
- All three set pieces must be from the same syllabus.
- The fourth, own-choice piece is not affected by overlap arrangements.
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Practical Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three pieces from the 2021 & 2022 syllabus until 31 December 2023.
- All three pieces must be from the same syllabus.
- Candidates playing pieces from the 2021 & 2022 syllabus should tell the examiner or write this on their programme form.
Performance Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three set pieces from the 2021 & 2022 syllabus until 31 December 2023. The submission deadline for the video recording must be on or before this date.
- All three set pieces must be from the same syllabus.
- The fourth, own-choice piece is not affected by overlap arrangements.
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Practical Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three pieces and prepare supporting tests from the 2017 syllabus until 31 December 2023.
- All three pieces and supporting tests must be from the same syllabus.
- Candidates playing pieces from the 2017 syllabus should tell the examiner or write this on their programme form.
Performance Grades
- Candidates worldwide may play their three set pieces from the 2017 syllabus until 31 December 2023. The submission deadline for the video recording must be on or before this date.
- All three set pieces must be from the same syllabus.
- The fourth, own-choice piece is not affected by overlap arrangements.