LAMDA

Founded in 1861, The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom, as well as being one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world. LAMDA conducts the most eminent set of public examinations in speech and drama, with the aim of empowering students with the confidence to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels; encouraging them to utilise good vocal and presentation skills through a variety of media.

The LAMDA Examination syllabus is available as a charged for extra-curricular activity for all students at Trent College. They study for both communication and performance exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8 in the following syllabuses:

The Speaking of Verse & Prose
Reading for Performance
Using Spoken English
Speaking In Public
Acting
Devising Drama

Trent College hold three LAMDA exam sessions per year, and in November 2009 students excelled in their examination results. Out of 53 entries all students successfully passed, with 47% achieving a Merit and 51% achieving a Distinction. LAMDA qualifications also equate with other qualifications within the sector, with some higher level qualifications being included in the UCAS tariff. Successful pupils at Level 3 can gain between 20 and 90 UCAS points.