Use UCAS’s official conservatoire assessments guide together with your conservatoire’s instructions. UCAS explains that an assessment can be an audition, interview, portfolio review or recording. The institution tells you what to prepare for your course.
The assessment depends on the discipline and selected specialism. Some applicants may have more than one audition or interview. UCAS says a recording may be possible for international applicants who cannot attend an audition location, but you must confirm the option with the institution.
Your next step is to turn the assessment instructions into a checklist covering the material, format, appointment or upload deadline and fee. For a Singapore applicant, confirm the time zone and any remote assessment conditions before booking travel or preparing a recording.
Find your next step
Official sources at a glance
| Task | Official source | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Understand assessment types | UCAS conservatoire assessments | Discipline, specialism and assessment information |
| Track invitations | UCAS conservatoire application tracking | Invitations and decisions |
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Practical checks before you act
Work from the exact instructions
Save the current assessment brief for your institution, course and specialism. Mark each required task separately. If a piece, format or portfolio requirement is unclear, ask the conservatoire before investing time in a version it may not accept.
Practise the whole assessment
Rehearse the sequence, not only your strongest piece. Include introductions, transitions and any discussion of your work that is requested. Ask a teacher to identify one specific improvement per practice run so that the rehearsal leads to a manageable next step.
Test recordings before sending
If the institution permits recorded assessment, follow its recording rules. Check the sound, image, filename, file type and upload process. Open the final files and verify that they are the intended versions. Keep copies and any submission confirmation.
Separate fees from deadlines
Record the application fee and assessment charges as separate items. Check the current course information and payment instructions; do not rely on a charge from a previous cycle. If you need an adjustment or cannot attend, contact the institution promptly about your options.
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Your next step
Confirm the conservatoire’s assessment brief, prepare against it and verify the appointment or submission details.
UCAS conservatoire application information
Singapore school pathways and education information directory
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Official sources reviewed: 14 October 2026. Recheck current instructions before acting.
