Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Teaching Support
We want you to focus on what matters most… teaching! To complement our syllabus guide, you’ll be able to find additional teaching guidance, exemplar videos, repertoire suggestions, and digital exam guidance – all available for free.
Diverse Repertoire
Depending on the requirements at each grade, candidates will perform a range of speeches, poems, raps, tongue twisters, or stories. There’s also the opportunity to be able to perform original material written by the candidate! Repertoire suggestions champion poets from a range of cultural backgrounds as well as a fair representation of gender, enabling students to feel comfortable performing or studying material which is enjoyable and relevant to them.
Accessible Exam Formats
There are three types of examination formats available across all grades to suit your learners needs: Face-to-Face examinations (schools / venues only), Live Video examinations (schools / venues only), Recorded Video examinations.
For all Levels
This graded suite assesses the complete range of Public Speaking abilities, from complete beginner (Premiere) all the way up to a professional standard (Grade 8).
Ease of Set-up
The PAA Public Speaking syllabus and range of supportive materials are free to download from the website, meaning you can start teaching straight away without any initial cost outlays.
UCAS Points
UCAS points are available at grades 6, 7 and 8, supporting students’ progression onto university courses, or for a career in the performing arts industry.
Public Speaking
How It Works
Download the syllabus for free
Download the PAA Public Speaking syllabus for free to see how you can incorporate these qualifications into your schedule and teaching offering.
Take advantage of innovative resources
PAA offers a range of resources to help you achieve with this syllabus. Exemplar materials, Poem suggestions and additional teacher guidance give you the tools to get started today.
Book an exam day
Once you are prepped and ready, book an exam where our PAA examiners will assess your performance. PAA qualifications are the ideal way for students and individual candidates to be awarded for their hard work.
