The cultivation of French music professionals starts from an early age, and the students recruited by the National Conservatory of Music range from teenagers to adults. Moreover, France is a country that attaches great importance to art. Teachers cannot refuse students' requests for learning. Even if it is just a music hobby or enlightenment education, teachers should teach them everything they have. French children receive specialized music studies in conservatories from an early age. At the same time, they also conduct cultural studies in ordinary public primary and secondary schools. Many people may not necessarily take music as a lifelong career, but this has also created a good artistic atmosphere and a high level of music appreciation for the whole people.
The academic system of the French Conservatoire is divided into three stages:
The first stage: it can be said to be the enlightenment stage of music. Students learn some basic skills and lay a solid foundation. . This stage usually lasts 4 years.
The second stage: students will learn music skills in more depth. The promotion examination at this stage will be judged by a jury composed of musicians from various European countries invited by the academy.
The third stage: This stage is also a stage for Chinese applicants to enter. French students are usually 17-19 years old when entering this stage. Entering the third stage is equivalent to entering the higher education stage in our country.
This stage is divided into two small stages (court et long), namely the short stage and the long stage.
The short stage is mainly for students who study music as part-time students; usually 2-3 years; the short stage usually lasts 2-3 years depending on the major. Students must pass all courses and pass the review during this period Only after the group's evaluation can it be upgraded.
The long-term stage is designed for students who want to study music professionally. There is no time limit, and the number of years of study is determined according to the level. The main reason is that the requirements for the main professional courses are very high, and students must pass the gold medal examination (medaille d?or). The Gold Medal Examination is the final assessment of a student's major coursework. Passing the exam and getting a gold medal proves that your major major has met the requirements for graduation. The gold medal is an affirmation for students who have reached a certain level of professional requirements. It is not only one person who can win it every year, but several people can win the gold medal at the same time. Or maybe none. However, students generally only have 2 to 3 opportunities to take the gold medal exam. The main professional teacher will give you advice on whether to take the gold medal exam every year. The gold medal examination system is a guarantee of the high quality of the French music education system. Students are not measured based on their years of education, but based on their actual level to evaluate whether they are qualified to graduate. Students must obtain the final diploma, that is, the D.E.M National Music Education Diploma. Obtaining a gold medal is a necessary condition, but just obtaining a gold medal does not qualify for a diploma. Students must also pass all basic music courses before they can obtain the final national diploma. Diploma in Music Education.