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This circular must be read in conjunction with Circulars 0206/2003 and 0171/2000, as well as Curriculum Minute DCD 0017/2004. The aforementioned circulars refer to Trinity College of London (TCL) and University of South Africa (UNISA) music examinations.
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The national Department of Education has informed provinces by means of Circular S4/2005 that examinations taken through the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) after 17 May 2005 will be recognised for Senior Certificate purposes.
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Candidates who satisfy the practical and theoretical requirements of the ABRSM will be granted Higher Grade and Standard Grade subject equivalence for the final Senior Certificate examination as follows:
| Practical Music Examination | Prerequisite | Senior Certificate equivalence | Pass mark | Mark allocation |
| ABRSM Practical Music Examination Grade 6 | ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 | Music SG | 65% | Percentage X 3 (Max 300) |
| ABRSM Practical Music Examination Grade 7 | ABRSM Music Theory Grade 6 | Music HG | 65% | Percentage X 4 (Max 400) |
| ABRSM Practical Music Examination Grade 8 | ABRSM Music Theory Grade 7 | Music HG | 65% | Percentage X 4 (Max 400) |
| ABRSM Practical Music Examination Performer’s Diploma | ABRSM Music Theory Grade 8 | Music HG | 65% | Percentage X 4 (Max 400) |
| ABRSM Practical Music Examination Performer’s Licentiate | ABRSM Music Theory Grade 8 | Music HG | 65% | Percentage X 4 (Max 400) |
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A maximum of one Grade 6, 7 or 8 examination in music or performer’s examination in music of the ABRSM or TCL or UNISA may be offered in combination with Senior Certificate offerings.
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For the purpose of calculating the aggregate required for the issuing of a Senior Certificate (minimum 720 marks), the relevant examination mark from ABRSM or TCL or UNISA will be calculated as follows:
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In the case of a six-subject combination, the Music mark will be included in the aggregate.
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In the case of a seven or seven-plus subject combination, the aggregate, for South African candidates, will be determined on the basis of the marks obtained for the two required languages and the four best marks for the subjects. For immigrant candidates, it will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the one required language and the marks obtained for the five best subjects.
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No conversion or condonation will apply to the relevant music examination results.
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Music examinations of the ABRSM or TCL or UNISA may not be offered in combination with Music Higher Grade or Standard Grade. However, candidates offering either an ABRSM or TCL or UNISA examination may also offer Music Performance (Second Instrument) Standard Grade as a recognised Senior Certificate subject.
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In the case of candidates presenting five or more approved Senior Certificate subjects in combination with one ABRSM or TCL or UNISA music examination, the ABRSM or TCL or UNISA music examination must be taken and passed within six months of the Senior Certificate examination so that the group examination character required for university admission is maintained.
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SIGNED: B.K. SCHREUDER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:08:31
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