LAMDA Results

The LAMDA courses and exam teaching have always been a distinctive feature of Harrow Beijing’s education. LAMDA, The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, is the oldest drama school in the UK and the world. LAMDA Examinations in the fields of speech, drama, communication, and performance are well recognized worldwide. Harrow Beijing are proud to be the Centre of LAMDA and test center since 2014. Most of our outstanding graduates, who have been admitted to top universities in the UK and the US, have experience in participating in LAMDA courses. We offer courses at Harrow Beijing City Campus and Hegezhuang Campus which is including Speaking in Public, Prose and Poetry, Acting, Musical Theatre, The Shakespeare Qualification and the PCERT Diploma.During study LAMDA， Students can experience a genuine British education and develop skills necessary for their future.

Some excellent news in terms of the recent LAMDA examinations which took place in January, with a 100% pass rate recorded. Fifty nine students achieved ‘distinction’ grades and a further nineteen achieved ‘merit’ grades. 

Of particular note is student Lucy S Y12, who was the first student in the world to take the new Shakespeare Qualification. She is also the very first Harrow student to complete the Bronze Medal in Musical Theatre, in which she achieved a score of 92 (distinction). Congratulations must also go to Sam Z Y9, who achieved distinction in the Gold Grade 8 Acting, and to Y12 boys Andy W and Eric Q who both achieved distinctions in the Gold Grade 8 Speaking in Public qualification. In terms of some of our younger participants, Nick X Y6, did brilliantly and was entered for three Grade 1 examinations in Speaking in Public, Acting, and Musical Theatre, and achieved distinctions in all three. 

“For me, LAMDA exams hold a lot of special significance. Since elementary school, I have been engaged in a variety of LAMDA courses, and their curriculum and pedagogy have greatly cultivated my passion for performing. I’ve gained confidence from taking LAMDA exams, which have also helped me embrace my creativity and build my self-esteem. It undoubtedly helped to mold me into the vibrant person I am today.In terms of university application,no matter what countries you are applying to, a LAMDA examination certificate is definitely an eye-catching addition to a university application. Taking the LAMDA medal examinations can earn UK applicants additional UCAS points, which are crucial for UK admissions. Personally, I’m applying to universities in America, and the LAMDA exams are a great method to demonstrate to admissions officers that you’re a well-rounded student who pursues interests beyond the classroom. “– Lucy

“I think LAMDA is a very interesting and valuable course that helps develop numerous crucial skills which will play a role in both university and future careers.It has really helped me learn how to develop arguments and structure my speaking. Before taking LAMDA, I wasn’t the best at maintaining a clear format and often went all over the place, but after completing Speaking in Public I’ve learnt to enhance my writing and speaking. I chose LAMDA Speaking in Public as it is extremely relevant to my future career in the legal industry, where personal expression and conveying ideas clearly is important.”–Eric

“The most significant change after learning LAMDA is definitely the way which I view the concept of presenting in front of peers or speaking in public. I never really felt any pressure or discomfort to speak in public to begin with but completing the course definitely made me more confident and refined in my speech and presentation skills all of which I felt had major improvements in. LAMDA especially public speaking in my mind is not only a simple academic venture but also an important skill which can provide great benefits in our everyday lives which definitely is a factor which influenced my decision making when I choose this course. Of course, after completing the early stages of the course I felt the urge to finish what I had begun and really see this very interestin g course out to the end.  “– Andy

“LAMDA Acting course covers a wide range of skill sets, which helped me to enhance and develop my acting and performance skills, enrich my understanding of theatre arts, and at the same time, build confidence in expressing myself in front of an audience and improve my speech and diction. Before taking LAMDA, I found it hard to utilize movement and body language in my acting, resulting in a lack of emotions and ideas conveyed to the audience. However, by taking the LAMDA Acting course, I have a better understanding of how to combine physical movements with vocal change in my acting to create a more compelling impact on the audience. These skills are also crucial in future university applications, job interviews, and everyday life.”–Sam

 “When I first brought LAMDA to China in 2014, I never imagined the success and now Harrow Beijing has entered over 4000 students.  Harrow Beijing is unique in not only do we offer LAMDA as an LSA but our sixth form students have the opportunity to join as part of the elective programe，” LAMDA representative in China, the director of Performing Art at Harrow Beijing, Mrs Danielle Byrne said.

All LAMDA courses focus on speech, diction and presentation skills, no matter the chosen course. Through these courses, young people build their confidence and self esteem and are equipped with the power of authentic speech and communication, whilst being courageous in performance. Courage and fellowship are part of Harrow’s core values and this is seen in all LAMDA courses from City Campus to Hegezhuang. All LAMDA courses are complemntary to other subjects and they support in depth learning of English language and English learning skills. Learners with different English levels can find the course to suit their own needs.

“My son completed all his speaking in public examinations at Harrow and he is now at Durham studying fiance. During the first week, all the students had to stand in a lecture hall of over 300 students and present a speech on a title. The Dean spotlighted on him and three other peers and asked if they had any formal speech training because of the way in which they could plan a speech under pressure and articulate their points to an unknown audience of several hundred. All three of them had LAMDA courses in common. This shows the power of the course going into every day life,” Mrs Byrne said.

LAMDA is not only an elite course chosen by top British aristocratic schools but also an examination registered with the United Kingdom’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This course helps cultivate and improve students’ communication skills, boost confidence, and develop public speaking abilities – all essential skills for studying abroad at universities. Harrow Beijing students who start this training in middle or even kindergarten greatly benefit from it.