WHAT ARE LAMDA EXAMINATIONS?

 

L.A.M.D.A. (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) is a world renowned drama school, based in London. Besides training the next generation of actors, LAMDA is also a world-renowned examining board for examinations in Speech and Drama.

 

VALUE OF THE EXAMINATIONS

 

• LAMDA exams are accredited by the government and as such are worth `credits` but are also worth UCAS points, useful for university and college entrance, in their higher grades (grades 6,7 and 8). These grades would be taken by teenage students.

 

• I find that students taking these exams often take a big stride forwards in their skills, confidence, progress and status within their school groups. I believe that this is because the targeted tuition allows them to have their skills honed on an individual basis, so that they are prepared to take more risks in their work; their motivation rises; and their confidence grows.

 

• Anyone who is serious about pursuing the Performing Arts, as a career option, should start taking LAMDA exams. This is because the qualifications are good to have on a cv, when applying for courses, but also because it gives the student audition pieces to apply with and some individual help in improving their standards and awareness.

 

• There may well be a positive impact upon a student`s general literacy skills at school – particularly in Speaking and Listening, which could enhance all areas of their daily school life and achievement.

 

• This increased spoken skill helps with interviews for jobs and courses and work experience. At the very least, it provides children with `party pieces` for family events, festivals and school talent shows.

 

• I teach the students study skills, to assist them in learning their pieces, which are easily transferable into other subject areas and can have considerable impact upon abilities to learn and revise and therefore ultimately helps their progress and attainment at school, in many curriculum areas.