Visit the college on "open day" or set up a private tour. Open day is usually in April, and gives prospective students, parents and teachers a chance to meet and experience the school and the music areas. Private tours must be booked in advance and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, except during exam weeks. Tours usually last one hour and precede or follow a lunchtime concert.
Make sure you meet the entry requirements for the college. The school's admissions packet contains specific grade requirements. You may be asked to demonstrate your level of musical knowledge or perform an audition at your interview. International students should have a baccalaureate or equivalent degree sufficient to apply to a higher education program in your own country.
Apply online using the Conservatoires U.K. Admissions Service. Create an application by visiting www.cukas.ac.uk. Provide the necessary information for application and pay any fees.
Register for an audition. You may audition in London, Asia or the United States, but the costs vary. Auditions in the United States are usually held in New York or Boston. Auditions for opera, conducting, repetiteur, lute, percussion and organ are only available in London.
Wait for an offer from the RCM. The college makes offers to eligible applicants via the CUKAS system and an official letter from the RCM.