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Find the next RAD exam session near you. Make sure you get your entries in on time to share in students’ success.

Approved Examination Centre Sessions | RAD Approved Venue Sessions | Special Exams

2025 Exams session dates

Term 2

AEC Area/RAV VenueApproximate DatesClosing DateExaminer
Wellington (1) RAV6 – 9 May 202527 February 2025Helen Calman
Auckland (1) RAV10 – 16 May 202527 February 2025Helen Calman
Auckland/Northland Term 2 AEC5 – 14 June 202527 March 2025Sharon Howells

Term 3

AEC Area/RAV VenueApproximate DatesClosing DateExaminer
Auckland/Northland Term 3 AEC2 August – 10 September 202522 May 2025Debra Whitten
Waikato AEC1 – 15 August 202522 May 2025Lynne Harrison
Chch/Canterbury AEC5 – 12 August 202522 May 2025Alison Pond
Hawkes Bay13 – 20 August 20255 June 2025Carole Speirs
Manawatu/Whanganui/Taranaki AEC20 August – 10 September 20255 June 2025Carryne Algie
Gisborne25 – 28 August 20255 June 2025Saori Ishimaru
Wellington Term 3 AEC2 – 19 September 202526 June 2025Helen Calman
Bay of Plenty AEC3 – 12 September 202526 June 2025Lynne Harrison
Otago AEC7 – 12 September 202526 June 2025Sharon Howells
Nelson/Marlborough AEC15 – 19 September 202526 June 2025Paula Hunt
Auckland (2) RAV7 – 27 August 202529 May 2025Kristie Smee
Invercargill RAV28 Aug – 4 September 202529 May 2025Kristie Smee
Christchurch RAV5 – 8 September 202529 May 2025Kristie Smee
Hamilton RAV18 – 25 August 202512 June 2025Sandra Griffin
Wellington (2) RAV26 – 31 August 202512 June 2025Sandra Griffin
Napier RAV1 – 5 September 202512 June 2025Sandra Griffin
Tauranga RAV13 – 16 September 202526 June 2025Lynne Harrison
Wellington – Solo Seal21 September 202526 June 2025TBC

Term 4

AEC Area/RAV VenueApproximate DatesClosing DateExaminer
Wellington Term 4 AEC6 October – 9 November 202531 July 2025TBC
Auckland/Northland Term 4 AEC6 October – 9 November 202531 July 2025Jan Mills
Christchurch Term 4 AEC18 October – 9 November 20257 August 2025Carole Speirs
Wairarapa AEC8 – 12 December 202518 September 2025Paula Hunt

Further information

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 have a required minimum age.

If a student wants to sit an Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 or Solo Seal exam and wishes to take advantage of the reduced exam entry fee they must ensure that the membership application form and payment of the membership fee are 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

Contact details:

If you would like to know something about a specific AEC or RAV session, please get in touch with the tour organiser.

For further enquiries contact info@rad.org.nz

If you have an urgent exams enquiry outside of normal business hours please contact the tour organiser of your session. Please note the following distinctions:

  • Approved Examination Centre (AEC) Sessions for Exams in Your Own Studio.
  • RAD Approved Venue (RAV) Sessions Studio Organised by the RAD.


We aim to release results online four weeks after the end of the exam session, with certificates, medals and bars sent six weeks after the end of the session.