Highschool Accreditation
In many school systems across Canada, achievement in RCM Examinations is recognized for credit toward secondary school graduation.
Achievement in the Certificate Program of RCM Examinations is also considered an important element in entrance requirements for professional music programs at many universities and colleges across North America.
Each Ministry of Education determines accreditation eligibility for its province. The chart below outlines the high school accreditation policies of British Columbia. Students should consult with their private music teacher or school guidance counsellor for more details.
| Music Instrument |
RCM Examinations Level |
Receive Credit for |
| Voice, Piano, Strings, Accordion, Guitar, Harp |
Grade 6 Practical + Grade 1 Rudiments |
Grade 10 |
| Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder |
Grade 4 Practical + Grade 1 Rudiments |
Grade 10 |
| Speech Arts & Drama |
Grade 7 Practical + Level 1 Speech Arts Theory |
Grade 10 |
| Voice, Piano, Strings, Accordion, Guitar, Harp |
Grade 7 Practical + Grade 2 Rudiments |
Grade 11 |
| Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder |
Grade 6 Practical + Grade 2 Rudiments |
Grade 11 |
| Speech Arts & Drama |
Grade 8 Practical + Level 1 Speech Arts History & Literature
OR
Grade 9 Practical + Level 2 Speech Arts Theory + Level 2 Speech Arts History & Literature |
Grade 11 |
| Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp |
Grade 8 Practical + Grade 2 Rudiments |
Grade 12 |
| Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Recorder |
Grade 8 Practical + Grade 2 Rudiments |
Grade 12 |
| Speech Arts & Drama |
Grade 10 Practical + Level 3 Speech Arts Theory + Level 3 Speech Arts History & Literature |
Grade 12 |
For more information about practical and theory examination of RCM, please visit www.rcmexaminations.org. |