Music Teaching

Certificate Teacher of Music
Associate Teacher of Music
Licentiate Teacher of Music

The AMEB recognises that a successful teacher requires a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of music, child development and teaching strategies.

Examinations offered

Two diploma examinations in music teaching are offered: the Associate Teacher of Music Australia (ATMusA) and the Licentiate Teacher of Music Australia (LTMusA); together with the introductory Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA) examination.

Each examination comprises three sections:

• Section I. a written examination
• Section II. a resource folio
• Section III. (a) a practical examination and (b) an evaluation of the candidate’s teaching

Candidates are allowed up to six years within which to complete all Sections of the examination for a teacher certificate or diploma.

Examination Requirements

It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current year’s syllabus for details of AMEB examination requirements and note the applicable regulations, which are amended from time to time. The Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses) is available for purchase in the traditional hard copy format or as a digital file (PDF); and digital syllabuses are available for individual instruments and instrument families. Read more about purchasing syllabuses >

Enrolling for examinations

Teacher Diploma practical examinations are held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn: Associate examinations are available in each of the five Metropolitan Practical Sessions; Licentiate examinations are offered in late-June and late-September.

Teacher Diploma written exams are available on application. Candidates will be responsible for arranging the venue and suitable supervision.

Examination session and enrolment dates >

*** Contact AMEB Victoria to obtain a subject number before enrolling.
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