Australian College of Music

The Australian College of Music is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality examination and assessment services in the fields of music and speech. Established in 1968, it was created to fill a gap left by the London College of Music when it ceased overseas operations. The College has since developed a reputation for offering a fair, friendly, and rigorous examination system that supports students and teachers across Australia.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Australian College of Music is to advance the study and performance of music and speech through a structured graded examination system that encourages students to achieve their highest potential. Its vision is to maintain consistent standards of excellence while fostering a supportive environment that values Australian content and contemporary compositions.

Main Objectives

• Provide assessment platforms for practical and theoretical music and speech examinations.
• Encourage musicality and technical skill development from beginner to diploma levels.
• Promote Australian and contemporary works within its syllabuses.
• Support teachers and students with accessible syllabuses and examination resources.
• Maintain a non-profit status to reinvest all funds into the advancement of music and speech education.

Benefiting Groups

• Students pursuing graded music and speech qualifications.
• Music and speech teachers seeking accredited examination frameworks.
• Educational institutions incorporating recognised syllabuses into their curricula.
• Australian composers and contemporary artists through syllabus inclusion.

Services and Activities

• Graded examinations in various musical instruments including keyboard, strings, woodwind, and brass.
• Speech and drama examinations alongside music assessments.
• Theory of music exams supporting practical studies from beginner to advanced levels.
• Development and publication of syllabuses that integrate Australian and contemporary content.
• Organisation of exam schedules and provision of examination materials for students and teachers.