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London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts

LAMDA Lessons are offered to pupils in Years 9 through to Year 13. Pupils have the opportunity to take examinations in acting, verse and prose, and speaking in public working from Grade 4 in Year 9 to Grade 8 (Gold).

  • Why do LAMDA Lessons?
  • Helps with public speaking, memory, communication and confidence
  • Develops an appreciation of poetry, literature and drama
  • Develops an appreciation of plays and playwrights from different time periods
  • Develops acting and presentation skills
  • Develops clarity of voice, enunciation, diction and projection
  • Develops creative expression and research skills
  • Bronze, Silver and Gold (Year 11, 12 and 13 respectively), examinations are included in the UCAS tariff
  • It is FUN!

Whether or not pupils opt to take an examination, perhaps the greatest benefit of taking LAMDA lessons is the remarkable impact they have on creating a positive self-image and self-assurance, a clear speaking voice, eye contact and assured body language. These become second nature allowing for confident engagement with various types of people in so many situations; skills which are invaluable both socially and in today’s competitive work market.

Pupils are taught in pairs or solo for 40 minutes. Please note that pupils in Years 9-11 may on occasion need to leave an academic lesson for their LAMDA lesson. This is organised on a rotational basis to minimise disruption.

The cost of LAMDA per lesson (inclusive of 20% VAT):

  • £42 for individual lesson
  • £21 for a pair
  • £15 for a group (only available at prep school)

Pupils can take more than 1 lesson per week. The fees for sitting the exams range from approximately £65 to £100 depending on the grade taken and whether solo or duologue.

Should you wish to cancel LAMDA lessons at any point, please note that there is a notice period of a full half term i.e. written notice must be given to the Head of LAMDA (amelia.blackwell@sedberghschool.org) before the beginning of term for lessons to stop at half term.

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