Australian Music Examinations Board
Who we are
The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) is the most prestigious and well-recognised examination system in Australia. With a tradition of excellence stretching back over a century, it provides graded assessments for music, speech and drama students in both practical and theoretical examinations.
AMEB WA is affiliated to The University of Western Australia through the Conservatorium of Music and receives financial support from the Western Australian Government through the Department of Education.
Exam Timetable, Fees and Online Enrolment
AMEB WA examines from March through to December each year in the Perth metropolitan area. Piano and Piano for Leisure are examined every week. Instruments, speech, voice, diploma and Rockschool examinations are assigned to specific weeks within the timetable.
Examinations are offered in Albany, Esperance, Bunbury, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Geraldton, subject to sufficient enrolments.
Explore our organisation
Types of Exams
Exam Information
Teachers
WA Award Program
Policies
Excellence Awards & Concerts
Professional Associations
Australian Strings Association (AUSTA)
Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)
Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Western Australia (CASSWA)
Speech and Drama Teachers Association of Western Australia (SDTAWA)
The Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS)
Western Australia Music Teachers Association (WAMTA)
Events
Teacher Professional Development & Parent Workshops and meet-ups
Teachers’ Workshops: ‘Who Needs these Exams Anyways?
A conversation about the purpose and proven benefits of music exams and how teachers can enable students to prepare for them.
Sunday 21 April 2024 | 3pm
Free Event
‘Let’s Mock it!’
A mock exam followed by a discussion and Q&A.
Sunday 14 July 2024 | 3pm
Free Event
Q-Tea @ the AMEB
Are you a music teacher and have questions for AN AMEB examiner? Join AMEB Academic Advisor, Gaby Gunders, for a free cuppa and an open Q&A session about all thing exams and student preparation.
Wednesday 12 June 2024 | 3:30pm
Thursday 5 September 2024 | 10am
Free Event
AMEB Country Catch-Ups (MS Teams)
AMEB Teachers and Enrollers based in the regions are invited to join AMEB Academic Advisor Dr Gaby Gunders for a free online catch-up to discuss all things AMEB Exams. Whether you are a parent or a teacher, if you have questions about exam processes, student preparation or any other queries about our exams, join us for an informal chat and Q&A. This is also a great networking opportunity for our regionally based colleagues.
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | 10am
Free Event
Concerts & Events
Candidates achieving excellent results (A+) in grades 4 and above will be invited to perform in the High Achievers’ Concert series. These concerts seek to offer a platform to acknowledge achievement, develop performance skills, and celebrate candidates and their teachers.
Sunday 21 July 2024 | 5pm
Tuesday 10 December | 5.30pm
AMEB Alumni Performances
Jude Holland (AMusA 2019 and LMusA 2020) performs with the UWA Conservatorium of Music Chamber Orchestra in the Finals of the 2021 Irwin Street Collective Instrumental & Vocal Competition.
Max Wung attained distinctions in the AMEB Associate and Licentiate Music Diploma exams on cello. Here he is performing the finals of the prestigious Vose Concerto Competition with the UWA Symphony Orchestra on stage at the Perth Concert Hall.
Get in touch
The WA State Office is located on the Claremont campus of The University of Western Australia, on the corner of Princess and Goldsworthy Roads in Claremont. The office is at the eastern end of the stone heritage-listed building. Visitors are asked to park in Car Park 2 (paid parking) accessible from Goldsworthy Road and to please observe and comply with all signage.
Office location
UWA Claremont Campus
Cnr Princess and Goldsworthy Roads, Claremont WA 6010
Open Monday to Friday
9.00am-4.30pm
Mailing address
M421
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009