Teaching Diplomas

LCME Teaching Diplomas

LCME offers teaching diplomas at three levels:

  1. Diploma of the London College of Music - DipLCM(TD)
    1. Teaching
    2. Presentation & Demonstration and Performance
    3. Discussion
  2. Associate of the London College of Music - ALCM(TD)
    1. Teaching
    2. Essay
    3. Presentation & Demonstration and Performance
    4. Discussion
  3. Licentiate of the London College of Music - LLCM(TD)
    1. Teaching
    2. Dissertation
    3. Presentation & Demonstration
    4. Discussion

Teaching

For the teaching component of teaching diplomas, candidates are required to teach a lesson. The duration of the lesson is dependent on the level of the diploma (please see the syllabus).

They must choose option A or B:

  • Option A: teach a live lesson in the examination room
  • Option B: upload a recording of themselves teaching a lesson to a pupil

Submit your lesson

If you are looking to upload your lesson essay and/or teaching video, please use the link below:

UPLOAD YOUR LESSON

Music Diploma Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite qualifications required for entering any exam; candidates can enter at any level provided they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding.

Exam requirements

Please visit each subject’s page to view the current exam requirements and repertoire lists.

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Using AI in Teaching Diplomas

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool when used wisely. It can help you explore ideas, summarise complex topics, and develop your written work. However, your thinking and your work must remain your own.

Understanding what AI can and cannot do, and learning how to ask the right questions, means you can benefit from these tools while maintaining academic integrity. Please read our best practice guide, Use of AI in LCME written submissions, for more information.

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