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RCM Remote Examinations

Music Without Boundaries

Your students can earn their comprehensive RCM Certificate from the comfort of home! Remote Exams offer music study without boundaries. Your students can complete their practical (instrumental) and theory (written) requirements in their own practice space, on their own instrument, at their own pace, with no travel time. All while continuing their musical education with you.

What is a Remote Exam?

A Remote Exam is an alternative format of the traditional in-person RCM examination. An RCM examination is a globally standardized assessment conducted by an independent examiner. This standardization provides students, parents and teachers the opportunity to track and measure progress as well as celebrate achievements within the RCM Certificate Program.
 
With a Remote Exam, the same assessment can be completed by the same College of Examiners, but in your own home. This format eliminates time spent on coordinating exam location selections and travel on exam day. If you can video chat with your friends and family, you can take a remote exam.
 

All that’s required to complete a Remote Exam is:

  • A smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone
  • Internet access
  • And your instrument
Experience music study without boundaries.

* Remote Exams are only available to students that have access to their instrument and the required technology to complete the exam.  
* We are not currently offering remote examinations for: Organ
 

What is an Online Theory Exam?

An online theory exam is an alternative format of the traditional in-person RCM examination. Online theory exams provide the same global standardized assessment as the in-person written examinations and offer students, parents and teachers the opportunity to track and measure progress as well as celebrate achievements within the RCM Certificate Program. 
 
Online theory exams offer the added bonus of corresponding course material that can be used in conjunction with in-person theory lessons. Available for intermediate and advanced levels, these course materials provide students with the ability to continue their learning outside of their weekly lessons. Students can progress in their theory development at the pace they desire and complete the online theory exam whenever the student is ready. No need to wait for the next available theory exam session! All that’s needed is internet access. It’s that simple!
 
The online theory exams and course materials are part of the RCM’s comprehensive suite of digital learning products. Watch the videos below to learn more about online theory exams!
 
*Online theory exams are only available to students that have the required technology to access the course materials and complete the exam. 
 

Resources for Remote Exams

Teaching Music Online

Webinars and Series

Theory Videos