Download a copy of the Speech and Drama Syllabus for 2026-27 →
The Irish Board offers Diplomas of Associate in Acting Performance, Musical Theatre and Teaching; a Diploma of Licentiate in Teaching, and a Fellowship.
Our Diploma examinations provide a rigorous test of knowledge, technical expertise and interpretive skills, and are oriented to the needs of those who wish to become professional drama practitioners or who wish to teach speech, drama and communications as a career. Download the syllabus from the link above and then book your exam through the links below.
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Diploma of Associate in Acting Performance →
Diploma of Associate in Musical Theatre →
Irish Board Teaching Diplomas →
Please note that Licentiate candidates may take one exam paper only at each Diploma session.
Selection of past examination papers
Diploma Associate (Teaching) Papers to December 2019
Diploma Licentiate (Teaching) Paper 1 to December 2019
Diploma Licentiate (Teaching) Paper 2 to December 2019
Diploma of Associate (Teaching) December 2025
Diploma of Associate (Teaching) June 2026
Diploma of Licentiate (Teaching) Paper One June 2026
Diploma of Licentiate (Teaching) Paper Two June 2026
Diploma exam dates and deadlines
Sunday 29th November 2026, closing date for entries is Sunday 1st November 2026.
Sunday 30th May 2027, closing date for entries is Sunday 2nd May 2027.
Licentiate Diploma Live Lesson -Sunday 30th May 2027 in Dublin.