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Online Speech & Performance Theory Grades 1 and 7
Speech and Performance Theory Grades 1 and 7 are now offered as online exams. Candidates may sit these exams at any convenient time within twelve months of purchase.
For the convenience of Victorian teachers and students, enrolments for online Written examinations are made through AMEB Connect. Once an exam is purchased, the enrolling person will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment by email which will contain an Exam Key and Exam PIN. These details provide access to the theory examination via the AMEB ONLINE website. Please note the Exam Key expires twelve months after purchase.
Examination Requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current year’s syllabus for details of AMEB examination requirements and note the applicable regulations, which are amended from time to time. The Manual of Syllabuses (Speech Syllabuses) is available for purchase in the traditional hard copy format or as a digital file (PDF). <Click here to read about resources>
Enrolling for examinations
Examinations for Speech & Performance, Voice & Communication and Drama & Communication are offered in five Metropolitan Practical Sessions and two Country Practical Sessions. Diploma examinations are held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn: Associate examinations are available in each of the five Metropolitan Practical Sessions; Licentiate examinations are offered in late-June and late-September. <Click here for enrolment dates>
Speech & Performance (formerly Drama & Performance) – Revised syllabus
In 2018 an evaluation of the Drama & Performance syllabus was undertaken and as a result this syllabus has now been renamed: from 2019 it will be known as the Speech & Performance syllabus. The syllabus reference book list and some syllabus wording have been updated as part of the revision. In addition, the following changes have been made:
All grades
The timing requirements for various questions/sections within the exam have been altered. Some question parameters have also changed (see individual grades in the 2021 Speech & Performance syllabus for details).
Level 3 Diplomas
The ADPA (Associate of Drama and Performance, Australia) and LDPA (Licentiate of Drama and Performance, Australia) will now become the Associate of Speech and Performance, Australia (ASPA) and the Licentiate of Speech and Performance, Australia (LSPA). Candidates who commence their ADPA or LDPA before 2021 will be able to complete their diploma within the time frames outlined by Regulation 20.
Written Diploma Exams
All ADPA/ASPA and LDPA/LSPA candidates are able to enrol six weeks in advance of their written examination. The examination date, venue and supervision arrangements are negotiable. Please contact AMEB Victoria for more information.
LDPA/LSPA Dissertation
All LDPA/LSPA candidates are able to enrol for Section III at a time of their choice and are required to submit their dissertation within six weeks of enrolling. This does not vary the requirement to have the dissertation topic approved by the AMEB prior to commencement of the dissertation.
An evaluation of Speech and Drama syllabuses was undertaken and, as a result, various syllabuses were revised, updated or given a new name from 2019.
Speech & Performance
From the start of 2021 the old Drama & Performance syllabus was withdrawn and candidates are no longer able to present for examination using this syllabus.
| Speech and Performance Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5040 | Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 5041 | Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 5042 | Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 5043 | Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 5044 | Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 5045 | Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 5046 | Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 5047 | Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 5048 | Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 5049 | Certificate of Speech & Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 5050 | Associate (S. I): Practical – Performer | $ | 400.00 |
| 5051 | Associate (S. II): Written – Performer | $ | 198.00 |
| 5052 | Associate (S. I): Practical – Teacher | $ | 400.00 |
| 5053 | Associate (S. II): Written – Teacher | $ | 198.00 |
| 5054 | Licentiate (S. I): Practical – Performer | $ | 515.00 |
| 5055 | Licentiate (S. II): Written – Performer | $ | 241.00 |
| 5056 | Licentiate (S. III): Dissert. – Performer | On Application | |
| 5057 | Licentiate (S. I): Practical – Teacher | $ | 515.00 |
| 5058 | Licentiate (S. II): Written – Teacher | $ | 241.00 |
| 5059 | Licentiate (S. III): Dissert. – Teacher | On Application | |
Drama & Communication
From the start of 2021 the ‘old’ Drama and Communication syllabus will no longer be available for examination.
| Drama & Communication Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5060 | Introductory | $ | 218.00 |
| 5061 | Grade 1 | $ | 218.00 |
| 5062 | Grade 2 | $ | 218.00 |
| 5063 | Grade 3 | $ | 252.00 |
| 5064 | Grade 4 | $ | 271.00 |
| 5065 | Grade 5 | $ | 271.00 |
| 5066 | Grade 6 | $ | 300.00 |
Voice & Communication
| Voice & Communication Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 1901 | Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 1902 | Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 1903 | Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 1904 | Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 1905 | Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 1906 | Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 1907 | Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 1908 | Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 1909 | Certificate in Voice & Communication | $ | 253.00 |
| 1910 | Associate (Section I): Practical | $ | 400.00 |
| 1911 | Associate (Section II): Folio | $ | 198.00 |
Speech and Performance Theory
Online Speech & Performance Theory Grades 1 and 7
Speech and Performance Theory Grades 1 and 7 are now offered as online exams. Candidates may sit these exams at any convenient time within twelve months of purchase.
For the convenience of Victorian teachers and students, enrolments for online Written examinations are made through AMEB Connect. Once an exam is purchased, the enrolling person will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment by email which will contain an Exam Key and Exam PIN. These details provide access to the theory examination via the AMEB ONLINE website. Please note the Exam Key expires twelve months after purchase.
| Speech & Performance Theory Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | Grade 1 | $ | 86.00 |
| 1662 | Grade 2 | $ | 88.00 |
| 1663 | Grade 3 | $ | 93.00 |
| 1664 | Grade 4 | $ | 98.00 |
| 1665 | Grade 5 | $ | 103.00 |
| 1666 | Grade 6 | $ | 108.00 |
| 1667 | Grade 7 | $ | 125.00 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.