在北美有二种音乐(钢琴)考级制度一是加拿大普遍采用的加拿大皇家音乐学院(The
Royal Conservatory of Music)的10级分级制度。而在这10级中还能只考Grade 10
Split: Repertoire Only, 或者Grade 10 Split: Ear Tests, Technique and Sight
。 之后的最高级别称ARCT - Performer's以及执照钢琴表演师。
https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/plan-your-examination/fees-and-additional-services#practical-fees
而在美国普遍采用的是英国皇家音乐学院业余钢琴考级制度The Associated Board
of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), 共分8级: 1至3级称为基础等级; 4至
5级称为中级; 6至8级称为高级。考试成绩分为3档:a straight pass, a pass with
merit and a pass with distinction. 业余钢琴考级的第8级为最高级!超过8级的
就属于另外3个专业级别:
Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (DipABRSM)
Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM)
Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music (FRSM)
FRSM为美国考级制度的最高级。
http://gb.abrsm.org/resources/theseMusicExams0607.pdf