NZ Exam Dates
Approved Examination Centre (AEC) Sessions are organised by a studio teacher. RAD Approved Venue (RAV) Sessions are organised by the RAD, with a pianist employed by the RAD.
It is recommended/required that all candidates entered into exams from PPiD to Solo Seal reach the advertised minimum age by 31 December in the year in which they are taking an exam. Please see the attached table to find out which exams have a recommended minimum age and which exams have a required minimum age
If a student wants to sit an Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 or Solo Seal exam wishes to take advantage of the reduced exam entry fee they must ensure that membership application form and payment of the membership fee is processed and sent to the RAD Wellington office at least 21 days prior to the closing date of the examination session they are wanting to enter into.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Changes and Additions to Exam Entries
2023 Exams Schedule
Term 2
| AEC Area/RAV Venue | Approximate Dates | Closing Date | Examiner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington (1) RAV | 09 - 12 May | 02 Mar | Carole Speirs |
| Auckland (1) RAV | 14 - 19 May | 02 Mar | Lynne Harrison |
| Auckland/Northland Term 2 AEC | 08 - 15 Jun | 30 Mar | Paula Hunt |
Term 3
| AEC Area/RAV Venue | Approximate Dates | Closing Date | Examiner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland/Northland Term 3 AEC | 06 Aug - 04 Sep | 25 May | Kerrie Smith |
| Waikato AEC | 07 - 15 Aug | 25 May | Karen Macleod |
| Chch/Canterbury AEC | 01 - 04 Aug | 01 Jun | Lynne Harrison |
| Hawkes Bay | 12 - 21 Aug | 01 Jun | Lynne Harrison |
| Manawatu/Whanganui/Taranaki AEC | 21 Aug - 09 Sep | 15 Jun | Karen Macleod |
| Gisborne AEC | 28 - 31 Aug | 15 Jun | Carole Speirs |
| Wellington Term 3 AEC | 06 - 22 Sep | 22 Jun | Sharon Howells |
| Bay of Plenty AEC | 01 - 15 Sep | 22 Jun | Carryne Algie |
| Otago AEC | 08 - 19 Sep | 22 Jun | Carole Speirs |
| Nelson/Marlborough AEC | 19 - 22 Sep | 22 Jun | Saori Ishimaru |
| Palmerston North RAV | 07 - 10 Aug | 01 Jun | Shayne White |
| Auckland (2) RAV | 11 - 28 Aug | 01 Jun | Shayne White |
| Invercargill RAV | 28 Aug - 04 Sep | 22 Jun | Paula Hunt |
| Christchurch RAV | 05 - 08 Sep | 22 Jun | Paula Hunt |
| Hamilton RAV | 16 - 21 Aug | 15 Jun | Karen Perring |
| Wellington (2) RAV | 22 Aug - 03 Sep | 15 Jun | Karen Perring |
| Napier RAV | 04 - 07 Sep | 15 Jun | Karen Perring |
| Tauranga RAV | 16 - 20 Sep | 22 Jun | Carryne Algie |
| Wellington - Solo Seal | 17 Sep | 15 Jun | TBC |
Term 4
| AEC Area/RAV Venue | Approximate Dates | Closing Date | Examiner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Term 4 AEC | 09 Oct - 07 Nov | 03 Aug | Robyn Hick |
| Auckland/Northland Term 4 AEC | 09 Oct - 07 Nov | 03 Aug | Karen Macleod |
| Christchurch Term 4 AEC | 24 Oct - 12 Nov | 17 Aug | Helen Calman |
| Wairarapa AEC | 11 - 15 Dec | 05 Oct | Alison Pond |