A quick guide to our new Teaching Diplomas
Completion requirements
This short guide provides an introduction to our new Teaching diploma suite. It does not replace the Qualification Specification.
If you are planning to take a diploma or prepare a student for one, it's important to read the Qualification Specification in full before preparing. Use the contents list on the right-hand side to navigate through the different diplomas.
3. LRSM
About the LRSM Teaching diploma
- The LRSM is a Level 6 qualification.
- It's available as a digital exam.
- Candidates must pass ABRSM Grade 8 in the instrument being taught, or the ARSM in Music Teaching before they can take an LRSM. We also accept Grade 8 in instruments that are closely related or appropriate professional experience.
- We recommend a minimum age of 21.
What does the candidate need to prepare?
This qualification has three components: Unit 1A: Music Teaching in Practice, Unit 1B: Music Teaching in Context and Unit 2: Reflective Practice and Professional Values
- Unit 1A: A Video of 45 minutes ( ±10%) and Supporting Commentary of 3000 words ( ±10%) or 16 minutes spoken ( ±10%). The work captured in this video must be sustained over a period of at least 10 weeks, with the same learners and be delivered to a concrete plan against which you can evaluate your effectiveness. The Supporting Commentary takes the form of a series of short items using additional documentation from ABRSM.
- Unit 1B: Written Submission of 2000 words ( ±10%) or 10 minutes spoken ( ±10%). This written submission takes the form of shorter written items chosen from a list. You can find the list of options on page 21 of the Qualifications Specification and the additional documentation mentioned above. The submission must include two tasks chosen from Group A and two tasks chosen from Group B.
- Unit 2: 40-minute structured conversation with an examiner.
Find out more about the FRSM on the next page.