February 2023 Registration Now Open
Materials include the required theory textbook(s), practice exams, and any other supplementary materials, worksheets, or audio. Students who would like to obtain secondary school accreditation for both grade 11 and 12 should start with the HMAI Level 5 Theory course.
Theory Examination Dates: May 12 & 13, 2023
RCM Course | Group (3+ students) | Materials Fee | Date and Time | Availability |
Level 5 Theory | $238 / 14 classes, 1 hour each (online) | $25 | Tues. Feb 7-May 9 (4:00-5:00pm) EST | Register Here |
Level 6-7 Theory | $238 / 14 classes, 1 hour each (online) | $45 | Tues. Feb 7-May 9 (5:00-6:00pm) EST | Register Here |
Level 8 Theory | $238 / 14 classes, 1 hour each (online) | $25 | Tues. Feb 7-May 9 (6:00-7:00pm) EST | Register Here |
Level 5-8 Theory (for Level 8 exam) | $418 / 14 classes, 2 hours each (online) | $55 | Wed. Feb 1-May 3 (6:30-8:30pm) EST | Register Here |
Level 9 Harmony | $55 | Tues. Jan. 31-May 9 (7:00-8:30pm) EST | Register Here | |
Level 9 History | $435 / 15 classes, 1.5 hours each | $55 | Sat. Jan. 28-May 6 (10:30-12:00pm) EST | Register Here |
Any student who does not pass may retake the same course free of charge.
Extra lessons are charged at our private lesson rate.
Secondary School Accreditation
In accordance with Ontario Schools: Policy and Program Requirements 2016 (Kindergarten to Grade 12), students may obtain a secondary school credit for completing the corresponding RCM practical exam and RCM theory exam, as delineated in the table below. As each school board may have different requirements, please see your secondary school academic counsellor for the precise requirements. You may need to provide a RCM transcript in which case you should contact RCM directly to have them send it directly to your school.
RCM Requirement | Secondary School Credit Obtained | Recommended HMA Course |
Completion of Level 7 Practical and Level 7 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program | Maximum of 1 Grade 11 university/college preparation music credit towards OSSD | Level 5 and 6-7 Theory (see above) |
Completion of Level 8 Practical and Level 8 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program | Maximum of 1 Grade 12 university/college preparation music credit towards OSSD | Level 5-8 Theory (see above) |