The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) is an organization that provides internationally recognized music exams, assessments, and learning resources for students and teachers to promote high standards of musical education globally.

​The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the value of music study and music-making through programs that encourage teaching, performance, composition, and scholarly research.

Other music exam systems in the USA, such as the National Guild of Piano Teachers and the Royal Conservatory Certificate Program, provide structured assessment frameworks to evaluate and certify students' musical skills and achievements through a series of graded examinations.

The Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the value of music education by supporting the professional development of music teachers and providing high-quality music instruction and performance opportunities for students throughout California.

The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) is a Canadian organization dedicated to developing human potential through music and the arts by providing the highest standards in music education, assessments, and teacher certification.

In China, music examination systems such as the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) exams, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music exams, and the China Conservatory of Music exams provide comprehensive assessments of students' musical abilities through a series of graded practical and theoretical exams, aimed at fostering high standards of music education nationwide. These exams are recognized for their rigorous evaluation of performance skills, technical proficiency, and theoretical knowledge.