The partnership of five
Our relationship with the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Northern College of Music is something we're extremely proud of.
We work together to further ABRSM’s mission to inspire achievement in music, and to invest in the next generation of teachers, performers, composers and leaders.
Royal Academy of Music
The Royal Academy of Music has been training musicians to the highest professional standards since its foundation in 1822. ABRSM's donations to the Academy support individual scholars as well as outreach projects such as Open Academy. ABRSM also supports the Academyâs calendar of performances throughout the year.
Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music in London's South Kensington is a world-leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. ABRSMâs financial contribution provides vital student support through the College's extensive scholarships programme and its pioneering professional development hub, the Creative Careers Centre.
Royal Northern College of Music

The Royal Northern College of Music was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Royal Manchester College of Music with the Northern School of Music. ABRSM's annual donations have enabled the College to develop key initiatives over the years that directly benefit students and boost their employability.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has over 170 years of performing-arts education experience and is Scotland's national centre of professional vocational training in this the performing arts. ABRSM's donations contribute towards their initiatives to widen their opportunities to reach even higher numbers of potential entrants.