Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the AMEB (NSW) Office open?
- How do I get an AMEB Teacher Number?
- What is AMEB Connect?
- How do I gain access to AMEB Connect?
- Where do I find the correct subject codes for my candidates’ exams?
- Can I still enrol candidates if the closing date for the series has passed?
- How do I register a special request for candidates’ practical exams?
- How do I avoid my students’ exams being scheduled at the same time as their school assessments such as School Certificate, HSC etc?
- What additional requirements apart from the practical exam do my candidates need to complete their qualification?
- Will I receive a refund if my candidates withdraw from their exams?
- How can I transfer a student’s practical exam date and what will it cost?
- How do I find out my candidates’ exam dates?
- Why does all the exam information go to the teacher rather than the candidate?
- How do I participate in the AMEB Syllabus Review process?
- How do candidates obtain their results after the exam?
- Can the AMEB recommend music teachers to candidates?
- Does the AMEB provide an accompanist?
- Where do I buy music for AMEB exams?
When is the AMEB (NSW) Office open?
The office is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5pm. The Office is not open on Saturdays or Sundays, but exams are often held at Clarence St on Saturdays as well as during the week.
How do I get an AMEB Teacher Number?
If you have not enrolled candidates for AMEB (NSW) exams before, you will be assigned a Teacher Number as soon as you enter your first candidate. When you fill in an enrolment form, (available for downloading from this site in the Examinations section), place all your details in the Teacher Details section on the front. Leave the Teacher Number field blank and a number will be created for you. We will send you this number in your Confirmation of Enrolment letter, which is sent out once your enrolment has been processed.
top ↑What is AMEB Connect?
AMEB Connect is a an online access program on this web site for teachers and examiners.
If you are a teacher, you can :
- check that your enrolment forms have been processed
- see when your candidates' exams have been scheduled (note that these dates are provisional until you receive your Notice of Examination forms in the mail)
- check for any errors in your personal details and correct them
- view candidates' results as soon as they are added. For written exams, you can see the Grade awarded (Honours, Credit, Pass etc), but not the actual mark
- grant your candidates access to their own details
If you are an examiner, you can :
- see your examining timetable once exams have been scheduled
- check for any errors in your personal details and correct them
How do I gain access to AMEB Connect?
If you are a teacher or an examiner, go to the AMEB Connect section of this site. First you need to create a User Name for yourself. Then our system will generate a password for you. This is automatically sent via email if we have your email address on file, otherwise it will be posted to your mailing address. These details in combination will allow you to access your own enrolment information, but nobody else’s.
Where do I find the correct subject codes for my candidates’ exams?
Subject codes are listed in the current Teachers’ Handbook. Make sure that you list the correct code on the enrolment form. If the subject code is given incorrectly, your candidate will be enrolled for the wrong exam.
Can I still enrol candidates if the closing date for the series has passed?
You may be able to enrol candidates, depending on whether exam scheduling has begun for that series. You will need to send a late fee of $10 per candidate if the enrolment is up to one week late. If it is more than one week late, a late fee of $55 per candidate will apply. Closing dates appear in the Teachers’ Handbook and on this website.
top ↑How do I register a special request for candidates’ practical exams?
On your enrolment form you will see a column marked SR in the Candidate Details section. Tick this column and provide details at the bottom of the form. Please keep special requests brief and clear. Attach an additional letter only if absolutely necessary. You cannot request specific dates for exams, or make requests regarding specific examiners, but you can specify dates to be avoided. Whilst every attempt is made to accommodate your requests, please note they cannot be guaranteed.
How do I avoid my students’ exams being scheduled at the same time as their school assessments such as School Certificate, HSC etc?
Please indiciate the dates to be avoided in the same manner as a normal special request.
From late June onwards each year, the Board of Studies website includes a timetable for
HSC exams.
School Certificate dates and other exam information such as dates for Basic Skills Tests are available earlier from the
DET.
What additional requirements apart from the practical exam do my candidates need to complete their qualification?
From Sixth Grade up to LMusA, candidates need to complete Theory, Musicianship or Music Craft exams before they receive their certificate for their practical exam. The Additional Requirements are outlined in the current Manual of Syllabuses.
top ↑Will I receive a refund if my candidates withdraw from their exams?
A full refund (less $20 per candidate administration fee) will be issued if a written request is received before the closing date for the Series
in which candidates have been entered.
Exam Series dates and corresponding refund dates are included in the current Teachers’ Handbook and on this website.
If notice of withdrawal is received at least three months prior to the commencement of the relevant Series (for Series 02, 04 and 08) or Postcode period
(for Series 03 and 10) a full refund (less $20 per candidate administration fee) will also apply.
A 50% refund will be issued if written notice of withdrawal is received:
- For written exams, at least one month before the commencement of the particular series.
- For practical exams, at least two months before the commencement of the relevant Series or Postcode period.
How can I transfer a student’s practical exam date and what will it cost?
You must send us a written request for a transfer at least two months before the commencement of the relevant examination series or postcode period. The cost is $55 per candidate or a maximum fee of $220 per school/studio/enrolment form. If the exam has been scheduled, and a candidate cannot attend for substantiated medical, religious, school endorsed educational grounds, verified work related grounds or because of relevant generally recognised days of cultural significance, you must submit a medical certificate or other documentary evidence within one week of the date that the exam is due to take place and send a cheque or money order for $55 to cover the transfer fee. You cannot transfer a student’s exam from one year to another.
How do I find out my candidates’ exam dates?
We aim to send a Notice of Practical Examination to you for each candidate approximately four weeks before the exam date, along with a brief biographical note about the examiner. You may check exam details online through AMEB Connect if you are registered as a user, but the dates are provisional until you receive your notice in the mail.
top ↑Why does all the exam information go to the teacher rather than the candidate?
The AMEB is a teacher based system – when a teacher signs an enrolment form, they are signing a contract with the AMEB, certifying that they are familiar with the contents of the AMEB Manual of Syllabuses for the current year and with the current Teachers’ Handbook. It is the teacher’s responsibility to pass the relevant information on to their candidates or to their parent or guardian.
How do I participate in the AMEB Syllabus Review process?
You can participate via the federal AMEB web site.
How do candidates obtain their results after the exam?
Reports including results for Practical Grade exams are given to candidates immediately after the exam in an envelope marked “To the Teacher”. We aim to send certificates to teachers approximately eight weeks after the exam.
Written Grade exam results with certificates for successful candidates are sent to teachers approximately six to eight weeks after the exam. For any exam requiring more than one examiner (Diploma exams) results are processed and sent to teachers as soon as possible after the exam.
top ↑Can the AMEB recommend music teachers to candidates?
No, the NSW privacy laws prohibit the AMEB from giving out teacher details. However, the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW provides a register of accredited private music teachers in NSW. The Sydney Directory of Music and Speech Teachers www.musicteachers.com.au also provides information on teachers.
Does the AMEB provide an accompanist?
No. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide a suitable accompanist. You can contact the NSW Accompanists’ Guild which sells a register of professional accompanists.
Where do I buy music for AMEB exams?
Music for AMEB exams is not available from the AMEB office. Music retailers stock AMEB publications such as Grade Books, Technical Workbooks and manual list pieces. The Publications section of this site lists currently available publications. In Publications available from NSW Office you will find a downloadable order form and a list of material available from our office.
Last updated 01 May 2009