Held annually
Examinations
Recognised qualifications in speech, drama, dance and musical theatre — a real confidence boost, a certificate to be proud of and a brilliant addition to any CV or college application.
Fully prepared, never pressured
Exams are completely optional. Teachers only enter students when they are ready, and every piece is rehearsed in class as part of the normal weekly lesson — so there is no extra pressure and no homework mountain at home.
We are proud to offer official grading with top-tier international institutions. Our drama students train under the new conservatoire framework from The Lir Academy (at Trinity College Dublin), while our dancers take exams with the I.S.T.D., meaning your child's hard work is fully recognized and celebrated globally.
What you can sit
Exams & Subjects
L.A.M.D.A.
Elite Training
Examinations are held annually with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, accredited by Q.C.A.
Verse & Prose
Junior Acting
Senior Acting
Public Speaking
Improvisation
Mime
Group Recital Work
Acting
I.S.T.D.
Dance
Every dance class has the opportunity to take graded exams with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Ballet
Tap
Modern Theatre
Jazz
Graded & Class Awards
Solo & Ensemble
Musical Theatre
Our triple-threat performers can sit solo musical theatre examinations.
Solo Musical Theatre Exams
State Exams
Secondary School
Practical preparation and tuition for students taking music in the State examinations.
Junior Certificate Musicianship
Leaving Certificate Musicianship
Further education
Diplomas
ATCL
Performing (Musical Theatre)
ATCC
Performing (Performance Arts)
LTCL
Speech & Drama
LTCL
Musical Theatre
FTCL
Speech & Drama, Musical Theatre, Performance Arts — Level 7
Contact the Academy for more information about any of the above diplomas.
Questions about exams?
We are always happy to talk through which grade or diploma is the right next step for your performer.