LAMDA Examinations is accredited as an Awarding Body by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, and the corresponding regulatory authorities in Wales (ACCAC) and Northern Ireland (CEA).
The LAMDA qualifications listed below are accredited by QCA, ensuring transparency, consistency and fairness. This means that they are now part of the National Qualifications Framework and equate with other qualifications within the sector.
LAMDA accredited qualifications are approved for use on publicly funded courses of study (sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act). For further information on funding please contact the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) or your Local Education Authority (LEA)
| F | Graded Examinations in Speech: The Speaking of Verse and Prose |
| I | Graded Examinations in Speech: The Speaking of Verse and Prose |
| A | Graded Examinations in Speech: The Speaking of Verse and Prose |
| F | Graded Examinations in Speech: Reading for Performance |
| I | Graded Examinations in Speech: Reading for Performance |
| A | Graded Examinations in Speech: Reading for Performance |
| F | Graded Examinations in Speech (Communication): Spoken English |
| I | Graded Examinations in Speech (Communication): Spoken English |
| A | Graded Examinations in Speech (Communication): Public Speaking |
| F | Graded Examinations in Drama: Acting (Solo/Duologue/Combined) |
| I | Graded Examinations in Drama: Acting (Solo/Duologue/Combined) |
| A | Graded Examinations in Drama: Acting (Solo/Duologue/Combined) |
| F | Graded Examinations in Drama: Devised Performance (Solo/Duologue) |
| I | Graded Examinations in Drama: Devised Performance (Solo/Duologue) |
| A | Graded Examinations in Drama: Devised Performance (Solo/Duologue) |
| F | Graded Examinations in Drama: Mime (Solo/Duologue) |
| I | Graded Examinations in Drama: Mime (Solo/Duologue) |
| A | Graded Examinations in Drama: Mime (Solo/Duologue) |
| The LAMDA Diploma in Speech and Drama Education (L.S.D.E.) | |
| F | FOUNDATION |
| I | INTERMEDIATE |
| A | ADVANCED |
LAMDA President, Timothy West, writes on accreditation by the QCA:
"There has been an increasing demand for LAMDA Examinations both at home and abroad. I’m delighted that this excellent news will enable us to satisfy that audience more fully."
Actress Lesley Joseph, a former examinations candidate and alumni of the drama school:
"Accreditation is marvelous news for LAMDA Examinations which were very much part of my school and to a large extent fostered my love of the English language, poetry and theatre. It is very exciting to know these qualifications have been recognised and I hope accreditation will open up the benefits of training in speech and drama to a wider audience."