ARCT/RCM Examination Information

RCM examination system

From grade one to grade four – students pass one grade in six to eight months, take exam for one grade.

Grade five & six – students pass one grade in eight to ten months, take or don’t take the exam.

Grade seven & eight – ten month to one year to pass one grade, take as least one exam.

Grade nine & ten – one year to two years to pass one grade, take exam in one or both.

RCM Certificate Program:

Can start on exam from any grade – start exam from grade three, then skip exam on one or two up to grade eight is the better choice.

Needs one theory credit start from grade five practical examinations – primary rudiment.

Grade seven and eight certificates can be claimed as high school credits.

Grade nine and ten need theory credits on harmony and music history.