We see music as a powerful force for good.
British music examinations are seen as the gold standard all over the world. Students and their families face significant financial and time barriers in order to attain these renowned qualifications.
The cost of completing these examinations is compounded by the need for expensive learning materials, reliance on the limited availability and timing of an examining board and the additional lessons that are often required while waiting for the examination.
It is often the families and schools who use their resources and time to ensure each student can physically attend their examination.
The reliance on a linear approach to music education places restrictions on growth. We need to move away from traditional music teaching and examinations that are disconnected from student need.
Time for change. ISoM’s commitment to you…
A state of the art platform to deliver music examinations online to any student in the world;
Complete flexibility, enabling students to take their music examination as soon as they are ready, removing the need for top-up lessons;
All learning materials provided for free;
No additional costs incurred by travelling to examination centres;
Students will take the examination in an environment that is familiar and comfortable;
Transparent costs and a pathway that take a student from Step 1 through to Grade 8.
Why ISoM?
Digital-first.
At ISoM, we don’t believe in barriers.
For the first time, candidates will be able to take their exams from anywhere in the world, as soon as they are ready.
Accessible to everyone
Traditional music exams are expensive.
The material and the music is often afforded by the few and out of reach for the many.
Candidates and their families are expected to pay additional costs, not only to reach the examination centre, but you often have to wait several months to schedule an examiner.
At ISoM, we will provide all music and learning materials to every candidate for free.
The power of music.
Playing an instrument enriches lives. Research continues to prove the significant contribution it can have to a child’s social, mental and physical well-being and development, and we witness firsthand the remarkable effects that playing music has on our candidates.
This shouldn’t be a luxury, but something that every child has access to.
Our candidates’ experience is at the very heart of the ISoM examination. After completing an exam, they speak of a sense of empowerment and confidence in themselves, as well as in their academic studies - whether helping them forget about academic pressures, or developing their literacy or numeracy skills. They always leave excited to continue learning, and no matter the outcome, they feel they have achieved something.
Read what previous candidates have to say about their ISoM experience...
Testimonials
A bit about our Team…
Dr June Fileti
EdD, MA(Mus), MEd, BA(Hons), PG Cert, L.Mus.Ed.ASMC(Hons), HonFNMSM, CT, FVCM, FGMS
June Fileti has over 25 years of experience teaching and playing music. Having spent 20 years as a classroom music teacher, June became the Director of Every Child a Musician (ECaM). This council initiative provided free musical tuition and instruments for young children in Newham’s primary schools. During her time at ECaM, June led the creation of a successful partnership with London College of Music Examinations and the University of West London. A music examiner herself for over 20 years, June brings her expertise and connections partnerships to ISoM to create an online world of music education combined with assessment for learning (AfL).
“Everyone is musical; music is for everyone. We enable people to develop their musical skills, become independent learners and achieve their highest dreams through a progressive course of learning and assessment.
We provide online music lessons and graded examinations. We are breaking down the barriers to music education and assessment, bringing world-class music education fit for the 21st-century world.
We don’t have time to waste, so we have developed a whole-brain approach to learning music that speeds up the process from beginner musician to advanced.”
Jaimin Patel
Jaimin is from a purely commercial background and has been Managing Director of The Language Shop Ltd for over 15 years. In 2016, he successfully spun the company out from a local authority into a leading employee-owned business. Jaimin’s experience in this sector led to the creation of ISoM, and he is now fortunate enough to form part of the executive team along with June and Carlo.
Carlo Carino
Having had a successful ten year career as Customer Service Manager for a prestigious retailer in London, Carlo started his first company, Kaelo Ltd, in 2010. The success of Kaelo has enabled him to focus on his role as Innovations & Operations director of The Language Shop Ltd, with a strong focus on supporting the local community in East London. His unique skills in technological innovation have led to the creation of ISoM’s cutting edge products and services.