Examination Dates - Canada
Examination Dates - Canada
2025.26 In-Person Exam Dates
August 2025 Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
April 1, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline |
June 3, 2025 |
| Theory Examinations |
August 8 & 9, 2025 |
| Practical Examinations |
August 11 - 23, 2025 |
December 2025/January 2026 Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
September 9, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline |
November 4, 2025 |
| Theory Examinations |
December 12 & 13, 2025 |
| Practical Examinations |
January 19 - 31, 2026 |
April 2026 Session (Piano Only)
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
November 11, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline |
January 6, 2026 |
| Theory Examinations |
Not available |
| Practical Piano Examinations |
April 13 - 18, 2026 |
May/June 2026 Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
January 13, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline |
March 3, 2026 |
| Theory & History Examinations |
May 8 & 9, 2026 |
| Practical Examinations |
June 1 - 20, 2026 |
2025.26 Theory Examination Dates
Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 5 Theory |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 2:00 pm
|
| Level 6 Theory |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 am
|
| Level 7 Theory |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 am
|
| Level 8 Theory |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 2:00 pm
|
| Level 9 Harmony |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 am
|
| Level 9 History (available May session only) |
Friday |
2:00 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 am
|
| Level 10 History (available May session only) |
Friday |
2:00 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 2:00 pm
|
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday & Saturday |
Friday: 9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 am
|
| ARCT History (available May session only) |
Friday |
2:00 pm |
| Speech Arts Technical Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
9:30 am |
| Speech Arts History & Literature Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
2:00 pm |
| ARCT Teacher's Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Keyboard Harmony (available May/June in-person Session only) |
June 1 - 20, 2026 |
Alternate Theory Examination Schedule
The following exams are offered at these alternate seatings to accommodate candidates who may have a conflict with the original date and time.
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |