How does Rockschool Vocals compare against ABRSM or similar?

1. Is ABRSM better than rockschool?
2. Are rockschool grades worth it?
3. Is RCM harder than ABRSM?
4. Which music exam board is the best?

Is ABRSM better than rockschool?

The difference is in the styles of music required for the two different boards - ABRSM is more classical. The supporting tests are different, also - the Rockschool ones are more relevant for that type of music. It's a question of what suits you.

Are rockschool grades worth it?

rockschool are awesome , imho just as good as any other exam board . Grades don't really do anything apart from giving you a nice little certificate to say how far you've progressed. They won't make you progress any further.

Is RCM harder than ABRSM?

Difficulty level

Ultimately, RCM grade 10 is roughly equivalent with ABRSM grade 8, and right in the middle is where things start to split. In general, grade 4 ABRSM is a little more difficult than grade 4 RCM (though you don't have to learn as many pieces).

Which music exam board is the best?

ABRSM provides internationally respected music assessments for learners of all ages and levels of attainment. Each year 700 examiners deliver over 600,000 assessments in more than 90 countries. As a regulated awarding organisation ABRSM assessments are valued and trusted measures of musical progress.