Trinity College London

Trinity College London We are an international exam board, established in 1872, awarding over 700,000 qualifications a year in music, drama and English language.

We are an international exam board, established in 1872, awarding qualifications in a range of subjects including music, drama and English language. We have a positive, supportive approach to assessment and development. Over 850,000 people take a Trinity assessment each year across more than 60 countries around the world. We are committed to increasing the quality of teaching and learning, including the delivery of training and support to teachers, and by the provision of qualifications and certification for teachers. Trinity exams are available worldwide - for more information see www.trinitycollege.com/worldwide. Visit our Twitter page: https://twitter.com/TrinityC_L

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From Musical Theatre and Speech & Drama, to screen acting and evolving theatre practice, Trinity College London’s broad ...
06/09/2026

From Musical Theatre and Speech & Drama, to screen acting and evolving theatre practice, Trinity College London’s broad portfolio of drama qualifications gives learners opportunities to explore different disciplines, develop their individual strengths and follow pathways that reflect their interests and ambitions.

Wherever their interests take them, there’s more than one way for students to develop through drama.

With options spanning performance, direction, theatre design and technical skills, alongside freedom to choose material that inspires them, Trinity gives teachers the flexibility to shape meaningful learning around their students.

And progression doesn’t always have to mean moving in one direction. Learners can build outwards as well as upwards taking stage acting skills to screen or exploring new forms of performance through Performance Arts, from puppetry to stand-up comedy and recorded media.

For teachers, that breadth creates opportunities to evolve and extend existing provision, introducing new disciplines while retaining a recognised framework and rigorous standards for learning and assessment.

Explore the range of Trinity drama qualifications: https://hubs.la/Q04wH5_Z0

Choosing a qualification is only the beginning. Teachers need the confidence and tools to bring it to life for their lea...
05/09/2026

Choosing a qualification is only the beginning. Teachers need the confidence and tools to bring it to life for their learners.

Trinity College London supports drama educators with wide ranging teaching resources and guidance that go beyond the core syllabus, helping teachers understand qualification requirements, reduce planning time and focus on creating engaging learning experiences for their students.

Clearly defined learning outcomes and assessment criteria also provide clarity around the skills learners are developing at each stage, helping teachers connect exam preparation with meaningful learning, progression and achievement.

And for those looking to develop their own practice, Trinity’s teaching diplomas provide a recognised pathway for aspiring and established drama teachers to develop and gain recognition for their teaching skills.

Great drama teaching deserves the right backing, because well-equipped teachers help learners thrive.

See how Trinity drama qualifications could work for your students: https://hubs.la/Q04wH3Qt0

We’re delighted to be supporting the XIX CercleS Conference, taking place at University of Rome from 10–12 September 202...
04/09/2026

We’re delighted to be supporting the XIX CercleS Conference, taking place at University of Rome from 10–12 September 2026.

Bringing together language educators, academics and international higher education professionals, the conference is a great opportunity to share ideas, explore emerging priorities in language education, and strengthen connections across the sector.

As a sponsor, Trinity College London is proud to support this important conversation and contribute to the wider language learning community.

We’re looking forward to meeting colleagues from across Europe and beyond, exchanging insights and discussing the future of language assessment and education.

Find out more about the event here: https://hubs.la/Q04wfQTw0

Did you know that Trinity College London is an independent education charity?As part of our pledge to advance performing...
04/09/2026

Did you know that Trinity College London is an independent education charity?

As part of our pledge to advance performing and creative arts education for the public, we give regular donations to Trinity Laban's music scholarships, which enables students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities to access a Conservatoire education.

We are thrilled to report how the Scholars progress and ultimately embark on fulfilling careers, and wanted to use International Day Of Charity to celebrate their success.

We’re proud to support the next generation of musicians and help create opportunities for talented individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Learn more about some of the past recipients and hear their inspiring stories: https://hubs.la/Q04wdDc90

For drama students looking towards a future in the performing arts, developing the right skills starts long before stepp...
04/09/2026

For drama students looking towards a future in the performing arts, developing the right skills starts long before stepping into the industry.

From interpreting and developing a character to refining vocal and physical performance, Trinity College London's drama qualifications help learners build the skills and experience that support progression towards further performing arts study and careers on stage and screen.

Designed to be relevant, engaging and authentic, our industry-aligned qualifications provide a strong framework for high-quality drama education. Trinity’s syllabuses reflect professional performing arts standards, with Ofqual-regulated qualifications and UCAS points available at higher grades to support progression to UK higher education.

Explore the range of Trinity drama qualifications: https://hubs.la/Q04wH1xf0

We’re pleased to announce that Universidad Finis Terrae accepts the ISE (Integrated Skills in English) for admission pur...
03/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Universidad Finis Terrae accepts the ISE (Integrated Skills in English) for admission purposes.

Universidad Finis Terrae, through its School of Design, encourages students to have real-world impact. This approach is supported by over 40 collaboration agreements with international universities, as well as partnerships with the national sectors, NGOs, public and private entities, and higher education institutions across Chile.

More information about the university can be found here: https://hubs.la/Q04nCynp0

If you are an institution that would like to accept Trinity's ISE certificate as proof of a student’s English proficiency, please contact us at [email protected]

Nine in ten teachers say schools should do more to support transferable life skills*, yet skills such as resilience, ada...
03/09/2026

Nine in ten teachers say schools should do more to support transferable life skills*, yet skills such as resilience, adaptability and leadership can be challenging to evaluate in the classroom.

This is where structured drama assessment has an important role to play.

For Trinity College London drama qualifications, transferable skills aren't a bolt-on. They are embedded within our syllabuses and assessment criteria, reflecting what performance-based learning inherently requires: collaborating with others, thinking critically and creatively, listening and responding, adapting and reflecting.

Graded assessment provides a structured framework in which learners can progressively develop and encourages an ideal environment that supports learners to apply, iterate and grow these invaluable skills over time.

For educators, that means assessment can do more than recognise performance achievement. It can help make the wider learning that happens through drama more visible and purposeful.

Find out how Trinity qualifications support transferable skills: https://hubs.la/Q04wdyDt0

*Trinity College London Career-Ready: Bridging the Employability Skills and Confidence Gap, 2025

Drama helps develop key skills for employability. Collaboration, creative thinking, adaptability and communication. Thes...
02/09/2026

Drama helps develop key skills for employability.

Collaboration, creative thinking, adaptability and communication. These are just some of the skills valued by employers, that are actively developed through drama.

Employers globally cite analytical thinking, resilience and flexibility, leadership, empathy and active listening among core workforce skills (World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025).

As AI changes the way we learn and work, the ability to communicate, collaborate, create, adapt and exercise judgement is taking on renewed importance. Yet research* has found that many young people entering the workplace find some of the foundations of these skills challenging, from sharing their opinions to taking part in conversations with colleagues.

Trinity’s findings also indicate that performance and creative arts students feel better prepared for the transition to the workplace and have stronger belief in their own transferable life skills. So in developing performers we are giving students the human skills they need to thrive beyond the stage.

Discover how Trinity qualifications build human skills: https://hubs.la/Q04w2JFR0

*Trinity College London Career-Ready: Bridging the Employability Skills and Confidence Gap, 2025

We'll be exhibiting at EAIE 2026! 💡EAIE (European Association for International Education) conference is an annual event...
02/09/2026

We'll be exhibiting at EAIE 2026! 💡

EAIE (European Association for International Education) conference is an annual event, held in Glasgow from 8-11 September, bringing together thousands of international education professionals.

The Trinity College London team look forward to connecting with universities, partners and sector peers to discuss how we can support institutions with secure, trusted qualifications.

If you're attending, come and visit our stand, number A83!

Cant make the event, or want to speak with us beforehand? Email our recognition team directly at [email protected] - we'd love to connect.

Listening is at the heart of music-making. It helps musicians to develop their musical awareness, confidence and ability...
02/09/2026

Listening is at the heart of music-making. It helps musicians to develop their musical awareness, confidence and ability to respond to what they hear.

Trinity College London’s Aural and Unpitched Aural tests assess these practical listening skills as part of the Supporting Tests in face-to-face Classical & Jazz graded exams, with Unpitched Aural available as an alternative to Aural for Drum Kit candidates.

In this blog, we’ll explore what each test involves, how candidates are assessed, and how teachers can help students prepare with confidence.

Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q04vGYpx0

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