LAMDA Exams
Why Does Speech & Drama Matter?
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Research consistently shows that the skills future universities and employers value most are communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. These are not optional extras, they are essential life skills. Speech & Drama lessons develop all four in a practical, structured, and highly effective way.
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LAMDA qualifications allow students to demonstrate these skills formally, while also gaining a recognised qualification that carries UCAS points for university entry, an invaluable addition to any academic profile.
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What is LAMDA?
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LAMDA stands for the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. It is one of the UK’s most respected drama institutions and has been training actors and communicators for over 160 years.
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LAMDA offers internationally recognised Speech & Drama examinations for children and young people, designed to develop confidence, communication, creativity, and performance skills. These practical qualifications assess students through spoken and performance work rather than written exams.
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What are LAMDA Exams?
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LAMDA examinations are practical, performance based qualifications. Students are assessed by a qualified examiner, where they present carefully prepared material including monologues and poems and are interviewed about their knowledge of their material.
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Exams are marked against clear assessment criteria, much like music graded examinations. Students receive a certificate and medal (G6-8), written feedback, and a result of Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
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LAMDA exams are Ofqual accredited and recognised internationally, making them both rigorous and widely respected.
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How Do Students Prepare?
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Examination work is carefully developed throughout the academic year, allowing students time to build skills, confidence, and understanding at a steady pace. Exams usually take place during the summer term, once students are fully prepared and confident in their work.
A wide range of syllabi means learning can be tailored to each child’s interests and strengths. ​
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How Do Lessons Work in School?
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LAMDA lessons run in the same way as other peripatetic or co-curricular activities. Sessions take place during the school day on a rotating timetable, at lunchtimes or after school
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Lessons last 45 minutes to 1 hour and are taught in year groups or key stages, ensuring age appropriate content and a supportive group dynamic.
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Above all, our lessons help young people grow into confident communicators, ready not just for exams, but for school life, future study, and the world beyond the classroom.
