View a province-by-province list of accepted examinations for secondary school credit
The accreditations by province listed below are subject to change. For the latest information, please confirm with the Education Ministry website for each province.
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp |
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 courses |
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Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 courses |
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Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 11 courses |
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Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 courses |
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Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 courses |
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 (UMRC10) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC10 |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 (second credit) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 (URMC11) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC11 |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 (second credit) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 (URMC12) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord, but from a different instrument category than for URMC12 |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 (second credit) |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord |
Level 9 Practical + Level 9 Harmony (formerly Basic Harmony) |
Grade 12 |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord |
Level 10 Practical + Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint (formerly Intermediate Harmony) |
Grade 12 |
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
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Level 2 Practical + Level 5 Theory (formerly Basic Rudiments) |
Grade 9 |
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Piano, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
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Level 5 Practical + Level 5 Theory (formerly Basic Rudiments) |
Grade 9 |
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Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
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Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Piano, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
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Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
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Level 6 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Piano, Organ, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
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Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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All instruments, and Speech Arts and Drama
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Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education.html
Students with strong music backgrounds may use their knowledge and skills to challenge for Credit in any prescribed New Brunswick music course. The criteria for challenge are outlined below.
Challenge for Credit is an opportunity to recognize prior learning and to acknowledge this through the granting of credit(s). The Challenge for Credit program is available in any prescribed course in the New Brunswick public school system in Grades 11 and 12. There is a limit of two challenge credits for graduation purposes. A student wishing to obtain a challenge credit must apply in writing to the principal, prior to or within two weeks of the beginning of a course. The application should indicate clear evidence of appropriate outside learning, congruent with the outcomes and requirements of an identified New Brunswick course and should be supported by at least one pedagogical professional.
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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All instruments, plus voice |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 or Level 7 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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All instruments, plus voice |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp |
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice |
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
| Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp | Level 6 Theory (former Intermediate Rudiments) | Grade 11 |
| Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice | Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) | Grade 11 |
| Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice | Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) | Grade 12 |
Students whose practical and theoretical work has been professionally examined and officially certified by a nationally recognized institution within the Challenge for Credit process no longer have to be re-examined as part of the challnege process. The marks earned by a student on music examinations may be included in the calculation of the student's grade for the music course being challenged.
Students should consult their school guidance counselor for more information about obtaining credits for music examinations.
Students pursuing music through private study and examinations with The Royal Conservatory may use the following certification as part of their portfolio.
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked. |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Music 10 |
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Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Music 11 |
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Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Music 12 |
https://www.gov.nu.ca/education
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp |
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice |
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
| Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp | Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) | Grade 11 |
| Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice | Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) | Grade 11 |
| Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice | Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) | Grade 12 |
http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/memos/oct2011/appendix4.pdf
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Any musical instrument on which performance is examined including Voice, but not including Speech Arts & Drama |
Level 7 Practical + Level 6 or Level 7 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Any musical instrument on which performance is examined including Voice, but not including Speech Arts & Drama |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
http://www.gov.pe.ca/education/
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwinds |
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwinds |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings, Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwind |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Flute |
Level 5 Practical + Level 5 Theory |
Secondary V |
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Violin |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory |
Secondary V |
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Guitar |
Level 4 Practical + Level 5 Theory |
Secondary V |
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Voice |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory |
Secondary V |
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Piano |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory |
Secondary V |
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion |
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 |
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Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion |
Level 6 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Voice |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
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Voice |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/
| Instrument(s) | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 URMC10 |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC10 |
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) |
Grade 10 - second credit |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC11 |
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 11 - second credit |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord, but from a different instrument category than for URMC12 |
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) |
Grade 12 - second credit |
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One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord |
Level 9 Practical + Level 9 Harmony (formerly Basic Harmony) |
Grade 12 |
| One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord | Level 10 Practical + Level 10 Harmony (formerly Intermediate Harmony and Counterpoint) | Grade 12 |