High School Credits - Canada
View a province-by-province list of accepted examinations for secondary school credit
The accreditations by province listed below are subject to change. For the latest information, please confirm with the Education Ministry website for each province.
- Alberta
- Effective February 1, 2017 a revised Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement is in place.
- This revised transcript includes a new section for 'Private Music Evaluations' defined as credits and marks awarded for private music studies completed through an non-Alberta accredited school, including The Royal Conservatory.
- With this change, The Royal Conservatory marks are reported in the 'Private Music Evaluations' section on the Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement. Both the percentage mark and the credits awarded by an Alberta school principal will appear on the transcript and will be considered for credentialing.
- Students with previous private music study evaluations and corresponding credits may wish to have their mark updated to include a percentage mark, versus a 'P' for 'pass'. In this case, students are required to contact the school principal to have their marks updated. Once updated by the principal, the student's transcript will report a percentage mark accordingly.
- For more information on the revised Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement visit: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/how-to-read-and-authenticate-a-transcript
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 courses
Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 courses
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 11 courses
Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11 courses
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12 courses
- British Columbia
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 (UMRC10)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC10
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 (second credit)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11 (URMC11)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC11
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11 (second credit)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12 (URMC12)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord, but from a different instrument category than for URMC12
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12 (second credit)
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord
Level 9 Practical + Level 9 Harmony (formerly Basic Harmony)
Grade 12
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord
Level 10 Practical + Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint (formerly Intermediate Harmony)
Grade 12
- Manitoba
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
Level 2 Practical + Level 5 Theory (formerly Basic Rudiments)
Grade 9
Piano, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
Level 5 Practical + Level 5 Theory (formerly Basic Rudiments)
Grade 9
Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Piano, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp
Level 6 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
Piano, Organ, Accordion, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Speech Arts and Drama
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
All instruments, and Speech Arts and Drama
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12
- New Brunswick
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education.html
Students with strong music backgrounds may use their knowledge and skills to challenge for Credit in any prescribed New Brunswick music course. The criteria for challenge are outlined below.
Challenge for Credit is an opportunity to recognize prior learning and to acknowledge this through the granting of credit(s). The Challenge for Credit program is available in any prescribed course in the New Brunswick public school system in Grades 11 and 12. There is a limit of two challenge credits for graduation purposes. A student wishing to obtain a challenge credit must apply in writing to the principal, prior to or within two weeks of the beginning of a course. The application should indicate clear evidence of appropriate outside learning, congruent with the outcomes and requirements of an identified New Brunswick course and should be supported by at least one pedagogical professional.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... All instruments, plus voice
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 or Level 7 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 11
All instruments, plus voice
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12
- Northwest Territories
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp Level 6 Theory (former Intermediate Rudiments) Grade 11 Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) Grade 11 Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) Grade 12 - Nova Scotia
Students whose practical and theoretical work has been professionally examined and officially certified by a nationally recognized institution within the Challenge for Credit process no longer have to be re-examined as part of the challenge process. The marks earned by a student on music examinations may be included in the calculation of the student's grade for the music course being challenged.
Students should consult their school guidance counsellor for more information about obtaining credits for music examinations.
Students pursuing music through private study and examinations with The Royal Conservatory may use the following certification as part of their portfolio.
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked.
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
RC Music 10
Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
RC Music 11
Any Royal Conservatory instrument in which performance is marked
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
RC Music 12
- Nunavut
https://www.gov.nu.ca/education
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice
Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments) Grade 11 Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) Grade 11 Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Harp, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Accordion, Guitar, Voice Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments) Grade 12 - Ontario
A maximum of 1 Grade 11 university/college preparation music credit may be awarded towards the OSSD for the successful completion of the following:
- Level 7 Practical and Level 7 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program
A maximum of 1 Grade 12 university/college preparation music credit may be awarded towards the OSSD for the successful completion of the following:
- Level 8 Practical and Level 8 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program
- Prince Edward Island
http://www.gov.pe.ca/education/
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwinds
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwinds
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings, Brass, Percussion, Recorder, Woodwind
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12
- Quebec
Instrument/Voice and level of study are flexible. Students may receive credit for Practical and Theory examinations completed, applied to Secondaire IV or Secondaire V, as per their enrollment.
- Saskatchewan
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
Level 4 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
Level 6 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Voice
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Voice
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12
- Yukon
http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/
Instrument(s) RCM Examinations Level Receive Credit for... One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 URMC10
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC10
Level 6 Practical + Level 6 Theory (formerly Intermediate Rudiments)
Grade 10 - second credit
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11
URMC 11One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Recorder but from a different instrument category than for URMC11
Level 7 Practical + Level 7 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 11 - second credit
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12
URMC 12One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord, but from a different instrument category than for URMC12
Level 8 Practical + Level 8 Theory (formerly Advanced Rudiments)
Grade 12 - second credit
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord
Level 9 Practical + Level 9 Harmony (formerly Basic Harmony)
Grade 12
One of the categories of Voice, Piano, Strings, Guitar, Accordion, Harp, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Recorder and Harpsichord Level 10 Practical + Level 10 Harmony (formerly Intermediate Harmony and Counterpoint) Grade 12