Newson Academy of Performing Arts

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

LAMDA is now the largest Examination board of Speech and Drama examinations and not only has it gained a reputation of excellence as a Drama School and leader in examinations in the UK, the Academy is renowned throughout Europe, Middle East, Far East, Africa and the United States. LAMDA offers performance based examinations, carefully refined and developed over many years by experts in education, acting and communication.

What do they do?

LAMDA offer a wide range of examinations including Speaking Of Verse and Prose, Acting, Mime, Reading For Performance, and Public Speaking. The Speaking examinations are taken individually and the Performance examinations may be taken individually and in pairs. LAMDA also offer group examinations in Speaking, Acting and Devised Performance. Through a range of examinations their mission at LAMDA is to:

Improve standards of communication through the spoken word,

Develop an appreciation for literature and drama

Provide a framework through which individuals can develop

Support the creative, social and intellectual development of an individual

Build confidence and self esteem

Enable students to acquire skill certification

Through examination provide a record of personal achievement

Newson Academy of Performing Arts students will be offered the opportunity to prepare for examinations in Acting, Devised, Mime, Reading for Performance & Speaking of Verse & Prose.

How are the examinations graded?

The examinations are divided into

Introductory Examinations (Minimum Age 5)

Entry Level (Minimum Age 8)

Level 1 (Foundation) - Grades 1- 3

Level 2 (Intermediate) - Grade 4- 5

Level 3 (Advanced) - Grades 6-8 - Bronze, Silver & Gold Medals

Students having reached grade 8, can then continue to study towards their diplomas in:

The LAMDA Certificate in Speech and Drama (P.CERT.LAM)

The LAMDA Diploma in Dramatic Art (LDDA)

The LAMDA Diploma in Speech & Drama Education (LSDE)

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Students also entered for the LAMDA Communication Award and LAMDA Performance Award.

LAMDA Examinations are accredited by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) providing nationally recognised qualifications. This means that they are the National Qualifications framework and equate with other qualifications within the sector

Website to visit: www.lamda.org.uk/exams