Structure
The Examinations include seventeen instruments and are divided into 8 different grades and the Certificate In Professional Performance.
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.
Registration, Fees & Payment
Find out more about the registration, our Examination fees and the different modes of payments available.
Important Dates
Find out more on the important dates related to the Examinations.
Music Scores
Examinations scores can be purchased from Confucius Institute and major Chinese music retailers.
Venue
Examinations will be held in Confucius Institute and other locations.
Results
In view of the Covid-19 situation in Singapore, the results and certificates will be posted to candidates by Singpost Registered Service.
Conduct & Important Notes
Important notes on the Examination day can be found here.
Examinations for DSA Applicants
The Examinations for Direct School Admission (DSA) applicants will open for registrations from 7 March 2022 to 31 March 2022.
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.