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The Royal Conservatory Examinations
The Royal Conservatory examinations provide a national standard for students, parents and teachers to track and measure progress and achievements. Preparing for and successfully completing an examination builds self-confidence and helps students develop a sense of pride. MyRCM is where you can register for exams, see your marks, and manage your digital downloads and courses

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Examination Dates
Dates and deadlines for both practical and theory examinations, as well as details regarding theory examination timing.
Why Take an Exam?
There are important benefits to beginning exams. Students progressively grow their musical abilities from year to year. Level by level, children expand their abilities in performance, technical patterns, and musicianship, all beginning at the Elementary levels.
Remote Exams
You can now earn your comprehensive RCM Certificate from the comfort of your own home! Remote Exams offer music study without boundaries.
Recognizing Achievement
An integral component of the RCM Certificate Program is to recognize the milestone of completing an exam!  Learn more about how we celebrate achievement with certificates, high school credits, and awards, as well as our annual Convocation and Celebration of Excellence ceremonies.
Plan Your Exam - Examination Resources
Preparing for a Royal Conservatory examination provides students with an established goal to work towards. Explore the process and discover resources and tips to help you or your child prepare for exam day. 
Academic Resources and Policies
View our academic policies, requirements, resources, and explore the College of Examiners, including examiner biographies, and how to become an examiner.   
Forms and Services
Find accessablility requests, program forms, graduation forms, and other forms and services here. 
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