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Duplicate Certificate / Diploma / Silver Medals

For duplicate certificates/diplomas, please consult a current syllabus to ensure that you have fulfilled the certificate requirements for your grade before mailing or faxing the request form to The Royal Conservatory Examinations.

Request Duplicate Certificates/Diplomas/Silver Medals

Duplicate Results Request

Students may request copies of their previous theory exam results and practical marking forms.  Please note these requests are only available for the past 3 years.

Request Duplicate Results

Re-Evaluations / Re-Calculations of Theory Examinations

Candidates may appeal the mark awarded on a theory examination only for the following reasons:

• an error in the tabulation of marks
• a substantial error or inconsistency in marking
• a clarification of the reasons for the mark received

All enquiries concerning re-calculation or re-evaluation of marks must be addressed in writing to RCM Examinations. Candidates should submit all documentation and fees.  Please allow four weeks for a reply.

Important: Any re-evaluation or re-calculation of marks may lead not only to an increase to the mark, but also to a lowering of the mark or to a confirmation of the existing mark. 

Re-Calculation of Marks 

Candidates who find either an obvious error in the tabulation of marks on an examination paper or a question that has not been marked, may request a re-calculation of marks from RCM Examinations. The candidate must submit:
• the original examination paper(s)
• a letter detailing the problem
• the requisite fee for re-calculations

In the event that a calculation or clerical error in the examination marks is found to be in the candidate’s favour, then the mark will be adjusted accordingly and the administrative fee will be refunded.

Re-Evaluation of Theory Papers

Candidates who believe there has been a substantial error or inconsistency in the marking of questions on an examination paper may request a re-evaluation of the entire examination paper.

The candidate must submit:
• the original examination paper(s)
• a letter demonstrating why the candidate’s given answer has been marked incorrectly, citing specific instances
• the requisite fee for re-evaluations

The examination paper will be returned to the candidate, along with a written critique for each question from a member of the RCM Examinations College of Examiners. If the re-evaluation results in a higher mark, then the re-evaluation fee will be refunded.

Deadlines for Requesting Re-Calculation or Re-Evaluation

• March 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Winter Session
• September 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Spring Session
• November 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Summer Session

Request for Past Examination Papers

A set of up to four of the most recent examination papers for the following theory examinations are available for purchase from The Royal Conservatory Examinations.  Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing and delivery by regular mail.

Download Request Form

Transcripts

Students may request official transcripts from The Royal Conservatory of Music by mailing of faxing the Request for Official Transcript form. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

Transfer of Theory Credits 

Detailed information on transfer of theory credits can be found in the Theory Syllabus, 2009 edition. In general:

• Candidates who hold certificates or diplomas in theoretical subjects from other recognized Examination Systems may apply to transfer these credits.
• To view a list of accepted theory examination equivalents, click here. 
• To apply for a transfer of theory credit, click here to download a request form 
• Candidates for practical ARCT diplomas who hold degrees or diplomas from other music institutions may be exempted from RCM Theory examinations by writing the Comprehensive Theory Examination (for detailed information on this examination, please consult the Theory Syllabus, 2009 edition).
• To apply for permission to write the Comprehensive Theory Examination, click here to download a request form.