The Guildhall School of Music amp;Drama’s communication and drama exams from grades 1 to 8 have been brought into the National Qualifications Framework by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and corresponding bodies in Wales and Northern Ireland. This means that the exams are now recognised alongside GCSEs and A-levels. Guildhall Examinations, 3 Lauderdale Place, Barbican, London EC2Y 8EN.