Transcripts & Credits
Transcripts are often required to prove completion or current standing for entrance to university, acceptance to Registered Music Teacher organizations, or to receive high school credits. Please be sure to include payment as indicated on the form for quicker processing of your request. Download the "Transcript Request" form.
Transfer Credits
Conservatory Canada does transfer credits from other comparable institutions and programs. To apply for a transcript evaluation with a view to obtaining transfer credit please:
- Arrange to have an official transcript sent by the issuing institution directly to the Office of the Registrar.
- Submit a letter of application outlining your request.
- Enclose the appropriate fee of $25 per credit or $50 for a complete transcript transfer.
| Conservatory Canada Subjects | RCM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Theory 1 | Preliminary Rudiments |
| Theory 2 | Grade 1 Rudiments |
| Theory 3 | Grade 2 Rudiments |
| Theory 4 | no equivalent |
| Theory 5 | Grade 3 Harmony |
| Theory 6 | Grade 4 Harmony |
| Theory 7 (A) | Grade 5 Harmony |
| Theory 7 (B) | Grade 5 Analysis |
| History 5 | Grade 4 History |
| *History 6 and History 7 | Grade 3 AND Grade 5 History |
| No equivalent | Grade 4 Counterpoint |
* Students must complete both Grade 3 and Grade 5 History with RCM before the transfer will be accepted - they will then receive credit for both Conservatory Canada History 6 and History 7.
| Provinces | High School Grade | Conservatory (Practical) Classical | Conservatory (Practical) Contemporary Idioms | Conservatory (Theory) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 10-level 20-level 30-level |
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 2 Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| British Columbia | Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 |
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 2 Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| Manitoba | Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 |
Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 1 Theory 2 Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| Newfoundland | Music 2206 Music 3206 |
Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| Ontario | Non-grade 12 Grade 12 |
Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| Saskatchewan | Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 | Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 |
Theory 2 Theory 3 Theory 4 |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick does not grant conservatory credit, but has provision for students to challenge for credit. | |||
| Nova Scotia | The Department of Education recognizes the achievement of music students whose practical and theoretical work has been professionally examined and officially certified by a nationally recognized institution. This work does not require re-examination as part of the challenge process. Marks earned by the student may be included in the calculation of the student's grade for the music course being challenged.
Students pursuing music through private study and examination with the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada, for example, may use the following certification:
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PLEASE NOTE: Students must pass both the Practical AND the Theory components as given above in order to receive high school credit. Students are urged to check with their own school and/or provincial officials to confirm details and regulations for receiving credit.