London College of Music Examinations (LCM Examinations) is an examinations board offering graded and diploma qualifications in music, and in drama & communication. The board is a department of the London College of Music (LCM), a school within the University of West London.
LCM Examinations was founded as the external examinations department of the London College of Music (LCM), a music conservatoire which was founded in 1887. In 1991, the LCM and its external examinations board became part of the Polytechnic of West London (which became Thames Valley University in 1992 and was renamed the University of West London in 2011).
LCM Examinations is one of four examination boards in the United Kingdom accredited by Ofqual to award graded and diploma qualifications in music as part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (along with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College London and Rockschool). It is also one of four boards accredited to award qualifications in speech and drama (along with Trinity College London, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the English Speaking Board).
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 in 2000). The Chief Examiner in Music is Philip Aldred (appointed in 2008), and the Chief Examiner in Drama & Communication is Dr Stephen Hazell (also appointed in 2008).
Read more about London College Of Music Examinations: Introductory Examinations, Graded Practical Examinations, Recital Grades, Leisure Play Examinations, Performance Awards, Theory Examinations, Diplomas, Publications
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