These are frequently asked questions about Jaques Samuel Pianos as an exam venue – for more information about the exams themselves, please visit the examination boards’ websites.

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Can I book the exam room for practice prior to the exam?

Yes. Please be aware however that the examining boards normally use 2 rooms for exams – rooms 2 and 3, both of which have a Bechstein grand piano – and we cannot know which specific room you’ll be allocated. 

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Will I be able to warm up before the exam?

Yes - the examination boards will provide a warm up room immediately prior to the exam.

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What if I’m running late for my exam?

If you’re running late on the day of the exam, you may call us and we will let the on-site examining board stewards know. However, we have no control over the examination board's functions or decisions.

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Is there parking?

Yes - there are a few parking options nearby that are all outside the congestion charge zone:

Norfolk Crescent: 2 mins walk.

Bell Street CitiPark: 10/15 mins walk.

Kendal Street Car Park: 2 mins walk.

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Bicycle parking: 8 bike racks next to Rymans and 4 opposite Barclays.

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Is there disabled access?

Access to the exam rooms is by staircase only.

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Are there toilets?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets available.