Solo Introductory Examinations
About the Solo Introductory exams
(Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 Examinations)
Our Introductory exams are the perfect start for both young learners and those who have never taken an exam before.
By learning the words of a fun poem from the likes of Michael Rosen and Valerie Bloom our Introductory learners are developing the ability to express themselves clearly while also improving their memorisation and recall.
Not only that, they are also gaining in self-confidence as they talk about the things they love, like their favourite toy, place or book. These conversations encourage our learners to feel at ease with answering questions, listening and using description.
This is a non-regulated examination.
Speaking Verse and Prose Examinations
About the Speaking Verse and Prose exam
Entry Level (Entry 3)
Level One – Grade 1, 2 & 3
Level Two – Grades 4 & 5
Level Three – Grade 6
Level Three – Grades 7 & 8
Our Speaking Verse and Prose learners develop a whole host of skills, from speaking clearly and using voice projection, to improving memorisation and building an understanding of poetry and prose which supports studies in English literature.
As learners progress through the levels they interact with the texts, responding to them with imagination and using body language and expression to engage an audience.
Learners working towards their Level Three grades are delving into sonnets, exploring the life and work of William Shakespeare and discussing his influence, as well as discovering the other writers whose works they are performing.
These are regulated exams – LAMDA is recognised to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales (QiW), and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).
Our Senior Pupils at Academi Westend Academi
When children Move to Year 7 in secondary school, at Academi Westend Academy they move to our Senior classes and therefore develop from our Stage Stars Junior classes into our Senior programme, which allows them to be transferred into our Seniors classes, where our tutors feel they will develop to the best of their ability.
Examination class entries will depend on the individual child, class and abilty and be looked at carefully by the Westend Academy tutors.
Whether it be continuing with their Verse and Prose examinations, beginning Group Devising Drama examinations and also offering Musical Theatre Singing examinations (depending on class availability)
About the LAMDA Musical Theatre examinations
Our Musical Theatre learners develop their acting skills through song. They use vocal techniques to convey the right mood and engage with the material to form a thoughtful interpretation of the song.
As they progress through the grades, learners explore characterisation through monologues or duologues, which are performed in character and act as an introduction to their songs. They’ll also deepen their understanding of the history of musical theatre by performing songs from a range of eras, and by researching the work and influence of one of its composers or lyricists.
These are regulated exams – LAMDA is recognised to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales (QiW), and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).
Examinations are great for building a child’s confidence and as they grow through the grades and develop their technique, they will feel the sense of pride in their achievements every year and gaining their qualification and holding that certificate is something they will take with them through the years, especially if they develop into performing arts being where they want to further their education to and even their future career.