The following table summarizes the examinations required to obtain comprehensive certificates for Levels 5 to 10, the ARCT in Piano Performance, and Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Piano Pedagogy. Theory examinations are not required for Preparatory A to Level 4.
| Level | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Perf. ARCT | Elem. Ped. | Int. Ped. | Adv. Ped. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Examinations (C = Corequisite P = Prerequisite*) | ||||||||||
| Level 5 Theory or Basic Rudiments | C | |||||||||
| Level 6 Theory or Intermediate Rudiments | C | |||||||||
| Level 7 Theory or Advanced Rudiments | C | |||||||||
| Level 8 Theory or Advanced Rudiments | C | C | C | P | C | P | P | |||
| Level 9 Harmony or Basic Harmony | C | P* | P* | C | P | P | ||||
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint or Intermediate Harmony | C | P | C | P | ||||||
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Two of:
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C | C | ||||||||
| Level 9 History or History 1 | C | C | P | C | P | P | ||||
| Level 10 History or History 2 | C | P | C | P | ||||||
| ARCT History or History 3 | C | C | ||||||||
| Level 9 Piano Practical Examination | C | P | ||||||||
| Level 10 Piano Practical Examination | P | C | P | |||||||
| Elementary Piano Pedagogy Part 2: Viva Voce and Part 3: Written | P | |||||||||
| Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Part 2: Viva Voce and Part 3: Written | P | |||||||||
| Alternative Examinations | ||||||||||
| Level 9 Keyboard Harmony or Basic Keyboard Harmony (can be substituted for Level 9 Harmony or Basic Harmony) | C | P* | P* | C | P | P | ||||
| Level 10 Keyboard Harmony or Intermediate Keyboard Harmony (can be substituted for Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint or Intermediate Harmony) | C | P | C | P | ||||||
| ARCT Keyboard Harmony or Advanced Keyboard Harmony (can be substituted for ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint or Advanced Harmony) | C | C | ||||||||
* New requirement, effective September 1, 2017
**If completed prior to January 2017