Eight. Then, after that, you can officially become a piano teacher (not that you cant without the qualifications, it just helps business.) or anything else you want to do regarding music. at grades 5,6,7 and 8 you take theory exams as well, this helps you with your own compositions. There is a Preliminary grade as well as eight piano grades and three diploma grades.
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There are ten grades, and after that you can become a piano teacher or concert pianist.
The highest grade is 8, but then you can do Diplomas. The Diplomas include AMusA, LMusA and FMusA. Most people who are serious about learning piano complete up to grade 8 if they play piano for their own enjoyment. Many people learn up to AMusA because that is the grade you have to pass to be able to teach piano grades.
You can directly give 8th grade exam if you want...
Your piano teacher should supply you with music especially in higher grades, as she knows what type of music you would play best.
You cannot directly go for ABRSM grade 5 piano exam without giving any earlier grades.
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