Connect your drama activities to structured, recognised pathways
Graded drama exams give teachers a meaningful way to capture the learning that happens in rehearsal rooms and performances. They turn creative growth into visible progress, with structured goals that help learners build confidence, communication skills and artistic independence.
Trinity College London’s portfolio of qualifications and assessments offer drama teachers a wide choice of engaging, diverse progression routes that perfectly fit your students’ needs and interests. Whatever’s next for your drama class, Trinity has an exam to support it.
Which assessment route fits your drama goals?
Grow confident, multi-skilled performers
Empower learners to bring acting, singing and dance together with ease with Trinity’s Musical Theatre grades. Our ‘in Production’ exams turn your annual show into a recognition opportunity for every cast and crew member.
Guide learners from stage to screen
Ideal for learners keen to try something new, Trinity’s Acting for Screen qualifications encourage students to step in front of the camera, develop natural on-screen performance skills and discover the thrill of screen acting.
Celebrate contemporary theatre-making
Whether performing, devising or working backstage, learners explore modern creative theatre practice with Trinity’s Performance Arts exams; from puppetry and physical theatre to actor-musician roles.
Develop core performance skills
Extend students’ understanding of character and narrative as they experiment with voice and interpretation through poetry, prose and play extracts of their choice when working towards Trinity’s Speech and Drama qualifications.
Support your drama students’ progression with Trinity
The Trinity drama portfolio offers:
- A broad range of creative approaches with options for ensemble work, evolving theatre practice and screen acting.
- Creative pathways on and off stage, with options for performers, directors, designers and technicians.
- Freedom for students to choose material that reflects who they are and what inspires them.
- Clear progression routes that help students grow their skills and confidence at every stage.
Trinity graded exams can complement your current offer or help you to extend your curriculum by providing a recognised framework and rigour, strengthening the case for introducing for more forward-looking performance genres.
Access your free teaching resource pack
Simply complete the form below to receive your free teaching resource pack — a collection of practical guides and repertoire ideas to support your students across stage, screen and ensemble work.