Committed to the ongoing training of teachers and artists, The Royal Conservatory School offers several certification courses and is proud to set the national standard for piano pedagogy in Canada.
What we offer:
Artist-Educator Professional Training
The Royal Conservatory is pleased to offer a unique, comprehensive, three-level Artist-Educator Professional Training Program for artists wishing to advance in this emerging field. This intensive, sequential series of courses leads artists to a thorough understanding of how to create meaningful workshops and projects in schools and community settings. To learn more, click here.
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Music Education
The only program of its kind in North America, this certificate combines the quality and scope of music training at The Conservatory with the exceptional child development curriculum of Ryerson University. To learn more, click here.
Piano Pedagogy
A three-level program following the Royal Conservatory Examinations Piano Pedagogy Certificate Program.
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Kodály, Orff, and Suzuki Teacher Training
Royal Conservatory School mentor teachers are proud to guide teachers of all levels through internationally recognized approaches to teaching music in schools, group classes, and one-on-one, leading to certification in Kodály, Orff, and Suzuki philosophies. To learn more, click here.
Music In Early Childhood
Daily lectures and discussions, musicianship classes and participation in children’s games challenge participants to aspire to be better musicians and teachers. Special events include observation classes, opportunities to practice teach, and lectures by guest clinicians. Available in the summer semester only. Browse class times and course descriptions here.
Teacher Additional Qualification Courses
Learning Through the Arts Teacher Training
The Royal Conservatory is pleased to offer a unique, comprehensive, three-level Professional Development Program for teachers interested in the delivery of core curriculum through the arts. This sequential series of courses courses provide hands-on skill development and practical information presented through the lens of practical classroom application, leading to the Learning Through the Arts Specialist certification at Level 3. Instruction is provided by specialists in the areas of visual arts, drama, music, movement and other arts modalities. To learn more, click here.
