Jane Dubuisson —

LAMDA Examinations in France

The next exams in Monaco, Nice & Mougins will be between 30th March & 2nd April 2012. 

Candidates should submit their application for these examination sessions by 19th January 2012 at the latest. 

You may download the Entry Form here.

LAMDA Examinations in France, an Introduction

LAMDA examinations are now available in Monaco and on the Côte d’Azur, as outlined below, with Mougins School and the International Schools of Monaco and Nice the current official examination centres.

LAMDA examination sessions in Monaco, Nice and  Mougins take place twice a year, in April and November.   Students from all schools and indeed of all ages, in school or not, may participate locally in these internationally recognised, graded examinations.  Since our exam sessions started in 2009 we have achieved an excellent pass rate with a high proportion of candidates gaining Merit or Distinction.

Jane Dubuisson not only gives private tuition towards these examinations in the Monaco area but is also the local LAMDA Examinations' representative and organiser for the exams themselves.  

For details of Jane's tuition, go to the Private Tuition page in this site.

F A Q . . .  linked to answers to follow...

What is LAMDA?

Why might it be interesting to take the LAMDA examinations?

What are the benefits of studying for these exams?

What subjects are there?

What age-groups and grades are there?

What is the timetable for application and the exams?

Where are the exams taken?

How do I apply?

Further information about LAMDA Examinations...

What is LAMDA? 

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom.  Founded in 1861, it quickly established itself as a centre of excellence in performance training.  LAMDA has provided theatre and the world of film and television with generation upon generation of first-class actors and expertly-trained stage managers across the world.

"LAMDA Examinations" is the body that organises and supervises the examinations.

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Why might it be interesting to take LAMDA examinations?

LAMDA began offering speech examinations to the public in the 1880s.  Since then, these examinations have been refined and developed into a comprehensive system of performance evaluation by experts in education, acting and communication. In addition to being the UK’s largest statutory speech and drama awarding body, LAMDA Examinations have a reputation for excellence across the globe.

LAMDA exams are invaluable for all students involved in viva voce presentation, students of drama, people of all ages who communicate in business and indeed anyone in the public eye.

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What are the benefits of studying for LAMDA exams?

LAMDA examinations are designed to equip candidates, whatever their age or aspirations, with a range of skills that will serve them throughout life. 

The mission of LAMDA Examinations is to:

    Improve standards in communication through the spoken word...

    Foster an appreciation of literature, poetry and drama...

    Provide a framework in which individual talent can grow...

    Support the creative, intellectual and social development of the individual as a whole...

Preparation for an examination can:

    Unlock the imagination and creative-thinking...

    Develop communication skills...

    Refine technical skills and artistry...

    Promote team-working.

The examinations themselves provide candidates with an opportunity to:

    Measure progress against an international standard...

    Make contact with expert practitioner examiners outside the immediate teaching environment...

    Build self-confidence and self-esteem...

    Acquire skill certification for career development...

    Receive critical appraisal and guidance for future development.

Many LAMDA exams can be taken by solo students, giving an opportunity to show individual and unique talent.

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What subjects are there?

LAMDA Examinations currently offer Graded examinations in the following subjects:

Communication

    The Speaking of Verse and Prose (solo)

    Reading for Performance (solo)

    Spoken English (solo)

    Public Speaking (solo)

Performance

    Acting (solo/duologue/combined)

    Devised Performance (solo/duologue)

    Mime (solo/duologue)

    Musical Theatre for the Actor/Singer (solo/duo/Group)

LAMDA Examinations also offer a range of  Higher Level qualifications, to assist those who wish to pursue performance or teaching careers.  

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What age-groups and grades are there?

This table gives a very approximate guide.  There are no longer specific age brackets for LAMDA examinations and what appears in the table below is for guidance only;  students from 8 to 80 years of age — or less or more! — are encouraged to succeed by starting at the most comfortable grade for their particular level.

Note that students passing any of LAMDA-accredited Level 3 examinations will be able to claim between 20 and 90 UCAS points, according to their attainment.

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What is the timetable for these exams?

Candidates should submit their application at the latest by the specified dates in January and September, for the exams to be held in March/April and November respectively.

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Where are the exams held?

LAMDA exam venues are now established in Monaco, Nice and Mougins. 

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How do I apply?  WHAT ARE THE FEES?

Send Jane an e-mail directly to the address given at the top left corner of this page!

All applications for exams to be taken here in the South of France and Monaco should go through Jane and she will be happy to advise on the details and procedure.   You may download the Entry Form in pdf format (using Acrobat Reader) from the link at the top of the page.

The LAMDA table of fees is at: FEES.pdf.

Further information about  LAMDA examinations...

    — can be found at: www.lamda.org.uk/exams.

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