ABRSM Singapore provided an update today (31 May 2023), that in the past, it required candidates in Singapore to show their photo ID for all Performance Grade and Practical Grades, i.e. Initial Grade to Grade 8. However, going forward, photo ID would only be required for candidates taking exams for Grades 6, 7 and 8, and at Grade 5 for Jazz Practical Grades only. This is in line with ABRSM’s Candidate ID Policy for all other countries.

In summary, photo ID is needed for:

• Music Theory – Grades 1 to 8
• Practical Grades – Grades 5 (Jazz only), 6, 7 and 8
• Performance Grades – Grades 6 to 8
• Practical Musicianship – Grades 5 and 8
• Diplomas – ARSM, DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM

Full details are available in ABRSM’s Candidate ID Policy on their website.