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Private Classes
Speech and Drama classes for LAMDA tuition, Drama Scholarship preparation and Audition Mentoring in the convenience of your own home or online with an experienced professional PTO teacher who is fully DBS checked and insured. We provide lessons that are tailored to the student or students (joint lessons are available) so that they can work at their own pace but are most importantly challenged and make progression within their chosen subjects or class aim, as well as make progress in their broader vocal and physical confidence and imagination.
Benefits
Structure
Tailored lessons that are structured to individual student needs and pace
Guidance
Greater guidance and broader tuition to build strength and develop confidence where needed the most
LAMDA
More choice in LAMDA disciplines
Audition
Greater choice in scholarship and audition pieces that will showcase strengths and standout
Expert Advice
Expert advice on scholarship and audition etiquette, direction and workshop skills
Duke of Edinburgh
Skill supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Speech and Drama classes for LAMDA tuition, Drama Scholarship preparation and Audition Mentoring
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Private LAMDA examination days
PTO are a registered private center with examination dates in Surrey and London Borough’s throughout the school year. Private students may need to travel up to LAMDA at Barons Court in London to take exams if space doesn't allow in our private centres. All private examinations are in term time on Sundays. All public examinations are on either Saturdays on Sundays throughout the year.
Private Lesson LAMDA Exam Disciplines
Drama Scholarship Preparation and Auditions
Whether you’re going for a Drama Scholarship for 11+ or 16+ entry, have applied for a National Youth Theatre or Drama School Audition or are a young seasoned professional wanting some advice and guidance for a stage, TV, film or radio audition you’ll love working with us. Having all trained and worked in the industry ourselves we know the ins and outs of scholarship and audition etiquette to get our student’s feeling confident, courageous and their best selves for the day.
How many lessons are needed?
| LAMDA Levels | Introductory Stages 1-3 | Entry-Level 1 Grades Entry-3 | Level 2 Grades 4-5 | Level 3 Grades 6-8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lessons (average recommended) | 8-12 30min lessons | 10–15 45–60min lessons | 12–18 45–60min lessons | 15–20+ 60min lessons |
Drama Scholarship and Audition lesson numbers are suggested on a needs basis. As little as 3 to as many as 10+ may be suitable for individual needs and requirements. Trial lessons are advised first before committing.
How much are the lessons?
Private Fees | Students | Ages | Face-to-Face Lesson Fee Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (Online) | Face-to-Face Fee Per Student Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30mins | 1 | 4 – 8 Years | £26.50 (£22.50) | |
| Intro - Grade 3 | 2 Joint lesson | £34.50 (£30.50) | £17.25 (£15.25) | |
| Intro Stage 1-3 | Group lesson of 3 | £43.05 (n/a) | £14.35 (n/a) | |
| 45mins | 1 | 7 – 10 Years | £36.50 (£32.50) | |
| Entry - Grade 5 | 2 Joint lesson | £47.00 (£43.00) | £23.50 (£21.50) | |
| Entry - Grade 3 | Group lesson of 3 | £57.00 (n/a) | £19.00 (n/a) | |
| 60mins | 1 | 10 – 18+ Years | £46.50 (£42.50) | |
| Grade 3 - 8 | 2 Joint lesson | £62.00 (£58.00) | £31.00 (£29.00) | |
| Grade 3 - 5 | Group lesson of 3 | £77.55 (n/a) | £25.85 (n/a) |
Siblings and Friends who have separate lessons one after the other in the same household receive discounted rates (face-to-face bookings only). Please contact for further information.
Payment Methods and Data Storage
PTO Speech and Drama Education is powered by LoveAdmin and their partner London & Zurich to ensure the safety of yours and your child’s data and continuous regulation of student, parent, teacher data sharing on a need to know basis. Private trial fees are initially paid for through LoveAdmin then are billed via invoice through Xero accounting software and paid for by bank transfer with an option to split payments on discussion with PTO. Once you have booked a class, you will be able to login to access and update your data through LoveAdmin and view your child’s exam results at any time.