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LAMDA exam preparation at Newson Academy
LAMDA exam preparation at Newson Academy
Newson Academy offers all students over the age of five years the opportunity to take LAMDA examinations. The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected awarding organisations. Being able to speak confidently in public and communicate clearly are important skills for later life. We are very proud of our 100% LAMDA pass rate which we have maintained since 2009.
The benefits of LAMDA
The benefits of LAMDA
The main benefits of taking LAMDA exams are:
• Increased confidence and self-esteem
• Improved reading levels
• Expand vocabulary and improved self-expression
• Develop good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Speak confidently in public
• Unlock the imagination
• Develop an appreciation of literature and drama
LAMDA syllabus
LAMDA syllabus
LAMDA offer a wide range of examinations- Acting, Devised, Speaking in Public and Speaking of Verse and Prose. Newson Academy offers students the opportunity to prepare for exams in all these subject areas.
The Speaking examinations are taken individually and the Performance examinations may be taken individually and in pairs. There are also group examinations in Speaking, Acting, Devised and Musical Theatre.
The Examinations are divided into:
Introductory poetry (stages 1-3)
All other subjects start at Entry and continue up to grade 8, they are as follows:
Entry Level
Level 1 (Foundation) - Grades 1-3
Level 2 (Intermediate) - Grades 4-5
Level 3 (Advanced) - Grade 6-8
Bronze medal - Grade 6
Silver medal - Grade 7
Gold medal - Grade 8
After students have reached Grade 8, they can then continue to study towards their diplomas. These are:
- The LAMDA Certificate in Speech and Drama (P. Cert .LAM)
- The LAMDA Diploma in Communication, Speech and Drama Education (LSDE)
Students can also be entered for the LAMDA Communication Award and the LAMDA Performance Award.
Skills for life
Skills for life
All of the techniques learnt and developed in LAMDA lessons help students in their presentation skills throughout their school career, University experience and future work life.
Those awarded Bronze (equivalent of GCSE), Silver (equivalent of AS level) and Gold (equivalent of A level) Medals and diplomas win valuable UCAS points which they can put towards their total achievement at A level and in their personal statements when applying for University places.
Newson Academy offers students the opportunity to take the following LAMDA examinations.
Newson Academy offers students the opportunity to take the following LAMDA examinations.
Three basic examinations exploring poetry and conversation skills designed to introduce the exams structure.
LAMDA’s communication examinations provide the opportunity to develop a clear speaking voice, positive body language and self-confidence by exploring different uses of spoken English.
LAMDA’s performance examinations use drama to develop self-confidence, physical presence and a strong speaking voice.
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