LCME offer a range of alternatives to face-to-face examinations

Live Online Diploma exams

Your stage, your space, your moment

Perform live for our expert examiners from wherever you feel most confident. Our Live Online Diploma exams bring the energy and authenticity of an in-person exam to your chosen space, connecting you with examiners in real time - wherever you are in the world.

Why choose Live Online Diploma exams?

  • Perform from anywhere: Geography shouldn't stand between you and your goals. Transform any space into your performance venue and showcase your talents live to our examiners.

  • Real exams, real interaction: This isn't a recording. Our Live Online Diplomas exams mirror the structure of traditional face-to-face exams, with real-time examiner engagement and the same academic standards you'd expect from LCME.

 

Subjects and entry requirements

Live Online exams are available across many subjects. For the complete list, check section 1.1 of our Live Online Diplomas requirements guide (PDF).

The guide covers everything you need to know about the exam, including entry details and requirements for:

  • DipLCM in Performance

  • ALCM in Performance

  • LLCM in Performance

Live Online Diplomas in Performance have two components: Performance and Programme Notes. Teaching Diplomas are also available as Live Online exams.

Live Online Diplomas Requirements (PDF)

 

Upcoming sessions

Sessions typically run on weekends. Here are the confirmed dates for upcoming sessions:

  • October 2025 - Sunday 26th  

  • November 2025 - Sunday 30th

  • December 2025 - no exams

  • January 2026 - Sunday 25th

  • February 2026 - Sunday 22nd

  • March 2026 - Sunday 29th

  • April 2026 - Sunday 26th

  • May 2026 - Sunday 31st

  • June 2026 - Sunday 28th

  • July 2026 - Sunday 26th

Important: Entries close one week before each exam date.

 

How to book your exam

Booking your exam is straightforward:

  1. Access the online booking system (Eric) and choose your country

  2. Under Session, select 'Online Live Diplomas' and your preferred exam date

  3. Under Centre, choose 'LCME Online Live Exams'

  4. Select your Subject and Level:

    1. DipLCM in Performance (Level 4)

    2. ALCM in Performance (Level 5)

    3. LLCM in Performance (Level 6)

  5. In Booking Information, request either an AM or PM exam slot

  6. Submit and pay for your entry

What happens next?

Once you book your exam on ERIC, you'll receive an email confirmation with:

  • Your exact exam time and details

  • A private link for your exam

  • The date and time for a short connectivity test a few days before your exam to ensure everything runs smoothly

First time booking? Follow our step-by-step booking guide (PDF) for extra support.

Empowering your journey

Our Live Online Diplomas uphold the same academic excellence that has defined LCME for over 130 years. Your qualification carries the full academic recognition you'd expect from a university-backed exam board.

Ready to take the next step in your performance journey? Book your Live Online Diploma exam and let your talent shine.

Book your live online diploma exams

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