WHAT ARE LAMDA EXAMS?

LAMDA states that their exams 'inspire and empower learners across the globe to be confident communicators'.

Whether you are wanting to go solo, or hoping to take your exams with a friend, whether you are a seasoned professional or just getting started, there is an exam just for you.

LAMDA exams cover a range of disciplines including:

Acting
Speaking Verse & Prose
Miming
Reading for Performance
Speaking in Public
Shakespeare
Musical Theatre

They are designed to develop your life skills through the creative platforms of drama and literature.

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) was founded in 1861, which makes it the oldest drama school in the UK. They have offered examinations in speech and drama for over 130 years and have gained a fantastic reputation across the UK.

LAMDA is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and the CCEA in Northern Ireland.

ABOUT LAMDA

HOW WILL STUDENTS BENEFIT?

Interpretive Skills

Explore style, form, character, subtext and context.

Vocal Skills

Speak with clarity of diction.

Speak with audibility.

Sustain vocal control through to the end of phrases.

Enhanced Memory

Perform from memory with fluency and focus.

Physical Skills

Perform with movement and facial expressions appropriate of the character.

Communication Skills

Students learn how to communicate and articulate their thoughts and ideas.

Students gain a broader vocabulary.

Self-Confidence and Self-Expression

Developing communication skills helps improve levels of self-confidence because it enables the student to be confident in the knowledge that they can articulate their thoughts and ideas.

Reading with Fluency

Students gain lots of practice with reading out loud and sight reading.

Listening Skills

Students gain valuable listening practice through instruction and discussion.