London College of Music Examinations (LCM Examinations) is an examinations board offering graded and diploma qualifications in
music, and in drama & communication.
Formerly the external examinations department of the
London College of Music, it is now a department of the Faculty of Arts at
University of West London and is based in
Ealing, west
London.
It is one of three examination boards accredited by
Ofqual to award graded and diploma qualifications in music on the
UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (along with the
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and
Trinity Guildhall). It is one of three boards accredited to award qualifications in speech and drama (along with Trinity Guildhall and
LAMDA).
The mapping of LCM Examinations onto the QCF means that candidates applying to UK universities through the
UCAS system can increase their points tariff if they have been awarded a Pass or higher at grades 6-8 in accredited subjects.
In addition to its work throughout the
UK and
Ireland, LCM Examinations has a significant international operation, particularly in
South-East Asia.
The current Director of Examinations is Professor John Howard (appointed 2000). The Chief Examiner in Music is Philip Aldred (appointed 2008), and the Chief Examiner in Drama & Communication is Dr Stephen Hazell (also appointed 2008).
Introductory Examinations
Pre-Grade 1 exams are offered in various subjects, including piano, electronic keyboard, percussion,...
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