Examination Policies
Appeals Procedure
Every effort is made to make each examination an enjoyable event. The examiners are professionals in their field and are highly trained to conduct quality assessments and to provide informative reports.
Practical examinations:
Appeals which question the professional judgment of the examiners will not be considered. However an appeal may be made on the basis of an irregular procedure on the part of the examiner e.g. Incorrect scales asked for grade; musical knowledge questions asked outside the grade.
The appeal must be made in writing and posted to NZMEB by the person who signed the original entry form. Appeals must be made within seven days of the examination.
Theory examinations:
Requests for a review should be made in writing by the person who signed the entry form. The original mark sheet should be forwarded with the request. Requests for review should be postmarked not more than 7 days after receipt of the mark sheet. If the original mark is found to be incorrect, the entrant’s mark will be adjusted accordingly.
Every effort is made to make each examination an enjoyable event. The examiners are professionals in their field and are highly trained to conduct quality assessments and to provide informative reports.
Practical examinations:
Appeals which question the professional judgment of the examiners will not be considered. However an appeal may be made on the basis of an irregular procedure on the part of the examiner e.g. Incorrect scales asked for grade; musical knowledge questions asked outside the grade.
The appeal must be made in writing and posted to NZMEB by the person who signed the original entry form. Appeals must be made within seven days of the examination.
Theory examinations:
Requests for a review should be made in writing by the person who signed the entry form. The original mark sheet should be forwarded with the request. Requests for review should be postmarked not more than 7 days after receipt of the mark sheet. If the original mark is found to be incorrect, the entrant’s mark will be adjusted accordingly.
Refund Policy
Entries at one centre cannot be transferred to another centre or deferred to a later session.
For entrants who withdraw from an examination our policy is that we will credit half of the examination fee towards their entry in the following year on receipt of a doctor’s certificate. It is not transferable to another student.
If an entrant wishes to postpone the examination or to take it at a different centre a new entry form must be completed and the appropriate fee must be paid. The original fee cannot be refunded.
Report Forms
Report Forms for Practical Examinations will be forwarded to teachers as soon as possible after the examination. This should be within two to three weeks of the examination.
The NZMEB written examination report forms will be forwarded to teachers as soon as possible after the examination. Despatch should be within five weeks after the session.
Report forms for Performance Evaluation Programme and Pre-preliminary Programme are to be presented to the entrant as they depart the examination studio.
Entries at one centre cannot be transferred to another centre or deferred to a later session.
For entrants who withdraw from an examination our policy is that we will credit half of the examination fee towards their entry in the following year on receipt of a doctor’s certificate. It is not transferable to another student.
If an entrant wishes to postpone the examination or to take it at a different centre a new entry form must be completed and the appropriate fee must be paid. The original fee cannot be refunded.
Report Forms
Report Forms for Practical Examinations will be forwarded to teachers as soon as possible after the examination. This should be within two to three weeks of the examination.
The NZMEB written examination report forms will be forwarded to teachers as soon as possible after the examination. Despatch should be within five weeks after the session.
Report forms for Performance Evaluation Programme and Pre-preliminary Programme are to be presented to the entrant as they depart the examination studio.
Fees and Durations
Please note that all fees will be adjusted to reflect the GST increase on the 1st of October
Practical Examinations
Practical Examinations
| Pre-Preliminary Test | $85.00 | 10 minutes |
| Preliminary | $95.00 | 12 minutes |
| Grade One | $115.00 | 14 minutes |
| Grade Two | $125.00 | 15 minutes |
| Grade Three | $135.00 | 20 minutes |
| Grade Four | $150.00 | 22 minutes |
| Grade Five | $165.00 | 25 minutes |
| Grade Six | $190.00 | 30 minutes |
| Grade Seven | $210.00 | 40 minutes |
| Grade Eight | $230.00 | 50 minutes |
| Performance Certificate | $260.00 | 50 minutes |
| Diploma AMUSNZ | $585.00 | 50 minutes |
| Diploma LMUSNZ | $675.00 | 60 minutes |
Theory Examinations
The Board offers two assessment levels to allow students who do not wish to take an examination to have their work evaluated.
Levels One and Two - 20 mins $145
Levels Three and above - 40 mins $205
| Grade One | $65.00 | 60 minutes |
| Grade Two | $75.00 | 90 minutes |
| Grade Three | $90.00 | 120 minutes |
| Grade Four | $100.00 | 180 minutes |
| Grade Five | $110.00 | 180 minutes |
| Grade Six | $120.00 | 180 minutes |
The Board offers two assessment levels to allow students who do not wish to take an examination to have their work evaluated.
Levels One and Two - 20 mins $145
Levels Three and above - 40 mins $205
Locations and Dates
Practical Examinations
Practical examinations will be held bi-annually during August and December.
In 2010 session one will be held from August 1st until August 30th and session two from December 1st until December 18th.
Entries for practical examinations close May 1st and October 1st respectively. Entries received from the 1st to the 20th of May/October will incur a late entry fee of $10. Entries will only be accepted after that at the discretion of the National Administrator and will incur a late entry fee of $25 per exam.
Theory Examinations
Theory examinations will be held annually on the first Saturday after Labour Day.
These will be available in all main centres and in other places on request.
Entries for theory examinations close August 31st
Practical examinations will be held bi-annually during August and December.
In 2010 session one will be held from August 1st until August 30th and session two from December 1st until December 18th.
Entries for practical examinations close May 1st and October 1st respectively. Entries received from the 1st to the 20th of May/October will incur a late entry fee of $10. Entries will only be accepted after that at the discretion of the National Administrator and will incur a late entry fee of $25 per exam.
Theory Examinations
Theory examinations will be held annually on the first Saturday after Labour Day.
These will be available in all main centres and in other places on request.
Entries for theory examinations close August 31st
Examination Venues
Examinations centres for the first session are Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, Napier/Hastings, Wanganui/Marton, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Timaru. Examination centres for the second session are main centres only.
For all other places please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements for your students.
The board has established these guidelines for examination venues. If teachers wish to request examinations in their own studios they should first consult these guidelines to determine whether or not their space is suitable.
Examinations centres for the first session are Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, Napier/Hastings, Wanganui/Marton, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Timaru. Examination centres for the second session are main centres only.
For all other places please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements for your students.
The board has established these guidelines for examination venues. If teachers wish to request examinations in their own studios they should first consult these guidelines to determine whether or not their space is suitable.
Examiners
Brass
Iaan Wilson, ARAM, FTCL
Nigel Weeks, MA (Performance), Teaching Diploma
Guitar
William Bower
Piano
Max Olding AM, M Mus (Qld), Dip Mus (Melb), AMusA, FQCM
Ingrid Culliford, LRSM, LRAM (Flute & Piano), Dip Ram, ARAM, AIRMT
Rae de Lisle, BA, LRSM, LTCL, AIRMT
Gillian Bibby, MA (1st), B.Mus Hons (1st), FWCMT, LRSM, LTCL, AIRMT, SuzTT, Post-tertiary studies at Free University Berlin, Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Berlin, Hochschule für Musik Köln.
Pamela Page, LMusA, AMusA
Margaret Seagrave, B.A., LRAM, ARCM, LGSM, FIRMT.
Paul Ellery, Dip. Mus (Hons) Dip Tchg
John van Buskirk, B.Mus Eastman School of Music/University of Rochester USA, MM Juilliard School USA, Post Diploma Studies Liszt Academy, Budapest
Iaan Wilson, ARAM, FTCL
Nigel Weeks, MA (Performance), Teaching Diploma
Guitar
William Bower
Piano
Max Olding AM, M Mus (Qld), Dip Mus (Melb), AMusA, FQCM
Ingrid Culliford, LRSM, LRAM (Flute & Piano), Dip Ram, ARAM, AIRMT
Rae de Lisle, BA, LRSM, LTCL, AIRMT
Gillian Bibby, MA (1st), B.Mus Hons (1st), FWCMT, LRSM, LTCL, AIRMT, SuzTT, Post-tertiary studies at Free University Berlin, Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Berlin, Hochschule für Musik Köln.
Pamela Page, LMusA, AMusA
Margaret Seagrave, B.A., LRAM, ARCM, LGSM, FIRMT.
Paul Ellery, Dip. Mus (Hons) Dip Tchg
John van Buskirk, B.Mus Eastman School of Music/University of Rochester USA, MM Juilliard School USA, Post Diploma Studies Liszt Academy, Budapest
Singing
David Griffiths
Judy Bellingham, Mentre, BA, FTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg, AIRMT
Flora Edwards, TTC(Speech Therapy); AdvDipTerTchg; FTCL; LRSM
Strings
Ted Pople, B.Mus., LRSM, Cert.High Scholastic Achievement Indiana University
Pam Dowsett, M.Dip (Piano), M Dip (Violin) FTCL, LMusA, LTCL (Piano), AIRMT
Val Thorburn, L.R.S.M., A.C.T.T., AIRMT.
James Tennant
Theory
June Mathieson
Woodwind
Sally Tibbles, M.Mus (Auckland), Dip Tchg
Deborah Maud, B.Mus (Perf), LRSM, ATCL
Ingrid Culliford, LRSM, LRAM (Flute & Piano), Dip Ram, ARAM, AIRMT
David Griffiths
Judy Bellingham, Mentre, BA, FTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg, AIRMT
Flora Edwards, TTC(Speech Therapy); AdvDipTerTchg; FTCL; LRSM
Strings
Ted Pople, B.Mus., LRSM, Cert.High Scholastic Achievement Indiana University
Pam Dowsett, M.Dip (Piano), M Dip (Violin) FTCL, LMusA, LTCL (Piano), AIRMT
Val Thorburn, L.R.S.M., A.C.T.T., AIRMT.
James Tennant
Theory
June Mathieson
Woodwind
Sally Tibbles, M.Mus (Auckland), Dip Tchg
Deborah Maud, B.Mus (Perf), LRSM, ATCL
Ingrid Culliford, LRSM, LRAM (Flute & Piano), Dip Ram, ARAM, AIRMT
Examination Entry
You can enter your students for NZMEB examinations through our online form, and pay either by bank deposit or cheque by post. Alternatively, you can download an entry form to print out and post.
When you're ready to make your entry, click one of the options below for further information
Practical Examinations
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When you're ready to make your entry, click one of the options below for further information
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