Examinations

LAMDA

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world and conducts the most eminent set of public examinations in speech and drama. LAMDA began offering speech examinations to the public in the 1880s. Since then, these examinations have been refined and developed into a comprehensive system of performance evaluation. LAMDA Examinations is the largest Speech and Drama Board in the United Kingdom, with an international reputation and examination centres around the globe.

The benefits of taking these examinations are enormous. They are a reward for work well done and a goal towards which to aim. They are good practice for interviews and auditions and are very helpful in giving confidence to candidates of any age. Because the LAMDA examinations are accredited they are nationally recognised qualifications. LAMDA examinations now attract UCAS points so are invaluable for University entry.

Many of our clients wish to take these examinations and they are open to candidates aged 4 and upwards – many adults are keen to take the exams as well. Adults find that the examinations can be an excellent source of materials for honing their skills and become a great pleasure in their lives and well as a valuable qualification. Typically there are 9 examinations, the last three being Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.

Candidates can take examinations in The Speaking of Verse and Prose, Acting, Public Speaking and Reading for Performance. The content of the examinations varies, but will typically include poetry and prose recitation, acting, Shakespeare, sight reading, preparing and giving talks, interview practice and theory work. You can view the entire syllabus on line at: www.lamda.org.uk

The LAMDA examinations take place at our own centre in November and at Whitsun. The centre is usually on a Saturday and is only open to our own clients. Candidates can also enter at any of the public centres held around the country, the dates of which can be obtained from LAMDA. All examination fees are in addition to tuition fees and are payable to LAMDA.

Candidates taking examinations at one of LAMDA’s international centres can benefit from extra support via our internet-based Skype training. Children in particular enjoy working via a webcam and can improve greatly after taking our individual live online sessions.

RADA

The RADA Shakespeare Certificate is open to candidates in Year 11 upwards and consists of Bronze, Silver and Gold medals only. Candidates have to perform Shakespeare selections and sonnets and sight-read a Shakespeare text. These examinations are not currently accredited, but which budding actor doesn’t want those coveted letters RADA on their CV? You can find out more about these examinations on the RADA website: www.rada.org. Examinations take place at various centres around the country. Details can be obtained directly from RADA.