LAMDA

A Lamda exam is the speech & drama equivalent of a music grade. Like music grades, Lamda exams go up in grades and culminate at Grade 8 (Gold Medal).
Lamda qualifications are Ofqual recognised and have helped hundreds of thousands of candidates of all ages and abilities develop lifelong skills.

Lamda exams are about achievement, recognising and rewarding the endeavours of each individual – but they are also about empowerment.

The ultimate aim is to provide all people with the opportunity to develop the life skills they need to be a success!

So whether it’s a journey to improve self confidence, communicate clearly, improve reading skills, host meetings & presentations, acting or performing – Lamda offers a qualification for everyone. Regardless of age, ability, experience, culture or background.

Lamda qualifications can transport a budding performer on a focused journey to the entertainment industry but equally, Lamda can really benefit those requiring a simple confidence boost.

Lamda exams.

Lamda examinations are rooted in encouraging learners of all ages to develop a love of literature, poetry and drama and therefore improve standards of communication through the spoken word.

Self confidence will grow and empower the learner to achieve their goals.
Examinations are open to all and there is no requirement to begin at Entry Level. You may be looking to gain confidence in performance, speech, or communicate better at work or college – or simply looking for a new challenge! Exams can be completed in any order, although it’s necessary to ensure you are entered at the correct level and scene selections choices, when teaching children, are age-appropriate.

Lamda is Ofqual recognised and therefore is an actual ‘qualification’ and can be taken at four levels:

• Entry Level
• Level 1– Lamda Grades 1, 2 & 3
• Level 2– Lamda Grades 4 & 5
• Level 3– Lamda Grades 6, 7 & 8 (Bronze, Silver & Gold Medal Level)

There are also Introductory Lamda Examinations for young performers who are taking their very first steps in memorising, reciting and communicating.

To give you a simple comparison, I have listed below some examples of the equivalent qualifications:

• Lamda Entry Level– Entry Level Functional Skills
• Lamda Level 1– NVQ Level 1, BTEC Level 1
• Lamda Level 2– GCSE, Higher Diploma
• Lamda Level 3– AS & A Level, BTEC National

Lamda Medal level exams carry UCAS Points. Lamda Medal level exams carry UCAS Points which will benefit university applications, for example a Grade 8 Lamda exam result at Distinction level, carries 30 UCAS Points.

Employers will often look for Drama/Lamda on a CV as it demonstrates excellent communication skills, teamwork, confidence & creativity.

Lamda qualifications will assist you in ‘marketing’ yourself at interviews and will clearly indicate your abilities to communicate, listen and interact on a profession.