Spring 2024 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. All courses listed below are open for enrolment.
Deadline to Apply: Jan 12, 2024
Theory Examination Dates: May 10 and 11, 2024
Course | Schedule | Course Fee | Textbook Fee | Total Fee, tax included | Registration Open |
Level 5 Theory | Saturdays In-Person: Jan 20 to May 4 (1:00-2:00pm) ET No Class on Feb 17, Mar 16, Mar 30 | $238 (13 hours / 12 classes + 1 class tutoring) | $25 | $263 | Register Here |
Level 6 to 7 Theory | Saturdays In-Person: Jan 13 to May 4 (2:00-3:00pm) ET No Class on Feb 17, Mar 16, Mar 30 | $276 (14 hours / 13 classes + 1 class tutoring) | $50 | $326 | Register Here |
Level 8 Theory | Sundays Online: Jan 21 to May 5 (12:30-1:30pm) ET No Class on Feb 18, Mar 17, Mar 31 | $238 (13 hours / 12 classes + 1 class tutoring) | $35 | $273 | Register Here |
Level 5-8 Theory (Accelerated) | Saturdays Online: Jan 20 to May 4 (4:00-6:00pm) ET No Class on Feb 17, Mar 16, Mar 30 | $429 (26 hours / 13 classes + 1 class tutoring) | $50 | $479 | Register Here |
Level 9 Harmony | Saturdays In-Person: Jan 13 to May 4 (3:00-4:30pm) ET No Class on Feb 17, Mar 16, Mar 30 | $388 (21 hours / 14 classes) | $55 | $443 | Register Here |
Extra lessons are charged at our private lesson rate.
Feel free to consult the Theory FAQ if you have further questions or contact us directly.
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 |
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 |