About Us

What Do We Offer?

  • A qualification that is widely recognised and respected.
  • The only examination body with formal links to major Australian Universities and Ministers for Education.
  • The most widely-used assessment system for Music, Speech and Drama in Australia.
  • Syllabuses across a wide range of musical instruments, from beginner level to tertiary entrance standard.
  • Contemporary Popular Music courses with backing tracks.
  • Theory, musicianship and music craft assessments.
  • Highly-trained examiners who are specialists in their instrument.
  • Detailed written reports for practical examinations.
  • Fresh and accessible syllabuses developed in consultation with teachers, parents and students.
  • A wide range of repertoire available in the manual lists, in addition to AMEB publications.
  • Local teacher support and networks.
  • Quality publications which deliver:
    • Exceptional value for money.
    • A convenient way of purchasing all the music you require for your exam in the one book.
    • An excellent range of music specially selected for each grade.
    • Publications which have been designed and developed by leading practitioners.

Why Choose The AMEB?

  • The AMEB tradition extends back to 1887.
  • In this time we have developed a comprehensive system of evaluation in all major areas of Music, as well as Speech and Drama. Today we provide the broadest range of support and assessment available.
  • Our syllabus designers and examiners are experts in their respective fields, and we are the only examination body with formal links to the major Australian Universities and Ministers for Education.
  • Just as our range of subjects continues to grow, our sphere of operation has expanded too.
  • When it comes to supporting teachers and nurturing achievement in students, the AMEB truly is the measure of excellence.

Our Commitment To Quality

  • The AMEB’s commitment to quality means that students who pass exams receive a qualification which is widely recognised and respected.
  • For students who plan to go on to tertiary studies, AMEB exams are recognised as the benchmark for entry into tertiary institutions Australia-wide.
  • Our awards are also recognised internationally by such prestigious institutions as Cambridge University Overseas Examination Board.