About Trinity

Trinity College London is a leading international examinations board with a difference. Our reputation rests on our continuing ability to provide respected qualifications both in the English language and across a growing range of disciplines in the performing arts. But what sets us apart is our focus on the learner, every learner. Our exams and assessments are designed to help students and trainees progress; to mark an achievement at each stage of their development, and at all levels of competence, on a journey towards fulfilment of their own individual talents and abilities.

Today we deliver 500,000 assessments each year worldwide. Our international network is growing and our educational role in the UK community is deepening.

Through Trinity Guildhall we focus on the performing arts in music and drama, and now deliver an enhanced range of syllabuses and local services to teachers, tailored to allow flexible styles of learning and teaching. We emphasise overall performance rather than a prescriptive formula.

With expert examiners and the backing of leading specialists and academics, the quality of our product and our enduring relationships and approachable style give Trinity College London the human touch, designed to encourage and motivate all students to achieve their personal, vocational and professional goals.

Music Certificate Exams

Certificate exams consist of a performance of pieces without the assessment of Technical Work or Supporting Tests. They are available for the majority of instruments at 3 levels.

Title	Approximate Grade equivalent
Foundation Certificate	Grade 3
Intermediate Certificate	Grade 5(or pre-2007 First Concert Certificate)
Advanced Certificate	Grade 8(or pre-2007 Performer's Certificate)

Each exam requires a performance of pieces in accordance with a time duration

Certificate Exam	Programme duration* (minutes)	Exam duration (minutes)
Foundation	8-10	13
Intermediate	15-20	23
Advanced	25-30	33

* This time limit refers to the total duration of all the pieces performed, including breaks between movements but does not include:

• Arrival/departure time
• Setting up
• Tuning
• Breaks or pauses between items