°®¶¹ÊÓƵ, established in 1872, is a leading international awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. We specialise in the assessment of communicative and performance skills covering music, drama, combined arts and English language.
With over 850,000 candidates a year in more than 60 countries worldwide, °®¶¹ÊÓƵ qualifications are specifically designed to help students progress. Our aim is to inspire teachers and learners through the creation of assessments that are enjoyable to prepare for, rewarding to teach and that develop the skills needed in real life.
The first °®¶¹ÊÓƵ exams were held in New Zealand in 1895. Since those first exams, °®¶¹ÊÓƵ has grown to provide practical and written exams in Music and Drama, and Rock & Pop.
For more information contact your Local °®¶¹ÊÓƵ Representative or the National Coordinator, you will find their details here.
Exam information
- Please see the page links above for entry details
- Important: please read the conditions on the NZ entry information page
- We currently offer CertTESOL and CertPT in New Zealand
- Local representatives administer exam entries - please see NZ contacts for details.
- To become a Registered Centre please click here.
Page last updated 18 January 2024.
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