For students studying music in France, we must first understand the French Conservatory of Music. The academic system of the French Conservatory of Music is divided into three stages: The first stage: It can be said to be the enlightenment stage of music. Students learn some basic techniques, 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 that Chinese applicants generally enter. The age of French students entering this stage is usually 17-19 years old. 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 usually lasts 2-3 years depending on the major. Students must pass all courses and pass the evaluation of the jury during this period before they can be upgraded. There are appropriate relaxations in time for foreign students. Students who pass the short stage will enter the long stage of study, which has no time limit. 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 for 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.

After students obtain the National Diploma in Music Education, they can also have a year of in-depth study. It is also commonly referred to as a master class.