Drama Grades

Real world skills for life on and beyond the stage

Five vocationally focused syllabuses aligned to professional performing arts training, employment and education

  • Flexible assessments designed to be delivered through a range of teaching environments and methods, from one-to-one instruction to group sessions and full productions
  • The graded framework provides a supportive journey towards professional skills, preparing candidates for employment and further training
  • Candidates can personalise their experience by choosing performance material to reflect their own cultural identity and interests
  • All syllabuses develop real-world skills including communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration
  • Each syllabus supports face-to-face or digital submission methods
  • Free digital support content, including videos, written guides and an online anthology of material to use in exams

Hear from our Academic team


Drama as a space for voice, confidence and curiosity

Read this blog post by Joanna Harte, Lead Senior Examiner for Drama, on what shapes and underpins our wide-ranging drama syllabus offer.

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Discover the benefits of becoming a Trinity Registered Exam Centre and learn how to apply.

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Exam booking

Within the UK:

Book all drama exams

Outside the UK:

Book all drama exams via your local Trinity representative.

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