Equivalent Standing is based on a combination of credentials and demonstrated experience with the RCM system of music study and assessment.

Every application is reviewed individually. Teachers who meet the criteria in multiple disciplines (i.e. Piano, Theory, Voice) will receive all applicable specialist designations, and at no additional cost.

University Music Degree or Equivalent

4 successful exams

ARCT in Piano Pedagogy or ARCT Teacher’s

Intermediate Piano

Pedagogy Certificate

Elementary Piano

Pedagogy Certificate

Advanced LevelRCM Level 9 – ARCT

Intermediate LevelRCM Level 5 – 8

Elementary LevelRCM Preparatory – Level 4

10 successful exams

Advanced Specialist Intermediate Specialist Elementary Specialist

RCM Level 10, ARCT Performer’s,

LRCM, or Equivalent

RCM Level 9 or Equivalent

10 successful exams

10 successful exams

4 successful exams

RCM Level 8 or Equivalent

4 successful exams

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RCM TEACHER CERTIFICATIONEquivalent Standing Rubric – Practical

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STEP 1: Training

Credentials

STEP 2: Practical Exam

History

STEP 3: Exam

Candidates

STEP 4: Specialist

Designation

I have submitted a minimum of

Of these exams, at least 2 candidates were

OR OR

STEP 1: Training

CredentialsUniversity Music

Degree or Equivalent

4 successful exams

University Theory or

Composition Degree or Equivalent

ARCT in Composition or ARCT in Theory

STEP 2: Theory Exam

History

STEP 3: Exam

Candidates

STEP 4: Specialist

Designation

Level 10 or ARCT Harmony &

Counterpoint

Level 10 or ARCT History

Level 7 Theory or above

10 successful exams

Advanced Harmony Specialist

Advanced History Specialist

Intermediate Theory Specialist

RCM Advanced Rudiments + RCM Advanced Harmony + RCM History 1 and 2

RCM Advanced Rudiments + RCM Advanced Harmony + RCM History 1, 2, and 3

4 successful exams10 successful exams

Level 7 Theory or above

Of these exams, at least 2 candidates were

Theory Syllabus, 2016 Edition Exam Names Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition Exam NamesLevel 7 Theory

Level 8 Theory Advanced Rudiments

Level 9 Harmony Basic Harmony

Level 9 History History 1

Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Intermediate Harmony

Level 10 History History 2

ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint Advanced Harmony

ARCT History History 3

ARCT Analysis Analysis

I have submitted a minimum of

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RCM TEACHER CERTIFICATIONEquivalent Standing Rubric – Theory

Effective September 8, 2016