We are pleased to announce that syllabus specifications for our updated qualifications will be available from 1 August 2025. The first assessments under the new specifications will take place from 1 January 2026. Please read the information below carefully to ensure that learners are prepared according to the specifications that will be in effect when they are examined.


Affected qualifications and exams:

  • Group Recital: Entry Grade and Grade 1 – 3
  • Group Choral Speaking: Entry Grade and Grade 1 – 3
  • Group Acting: Entry Grade and Grade 1 – 8
  • Group Devising Drama: Entry Grade and Grade 1 – 8
  • Group Musical Theatre: Entry Grade and Grade 1 – 8


We will continue to assess learners who have been entered for the above qualifications against the applicable 2019 syllabus specifications for exams taken up to and including 31 December 2025.


The new Group Syllabus will be available for free download from the LAMDA website by August 2025 and will be available to purchase on the LAMDA online shop soon after. To keep up-to-date with its release, sign up for the Voiceover Newsletter