about iEMs.
The Institute for Examinations in Music and Speech began offering examinations in English
Language and allied subjects in 1990. Since then it has developed rapidly, establishing a
widespread and ever growing network of teaching centres throughout Sri Lanka.
The IEMS offers both graded and diploma examinations, in a range of subjects; including:
Spoken English, Written English, Speech and Drama, Effective Speaking Choral Speech, the
Speaking of verse and prose and Speech Theory.
The assessment of learning outcomes through the graded examination programme in both
written and oral disciplines provides a measurable yardstick which ensures systematic
progress. The panel of examiners comprising experienced professionals in their respective
fields, conduct these examination both in Colombo and outstation centres; including : Kandy,
Bandarawela, Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Amparai, Kurunagala, Trincomalee,
Kalmunai, Gampaha, Negombo and many other locations.
IEMS Examinations was awarded service sector, small category, Entrepreneur of the Year
Merit Award in 1995, Silver Award in 1996 and the Gold Award in 1997 for the Western
Province; in recognition of its contribution to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka,
by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Additionally; IEMS Examinations are recognised by the Society of Teachers of Speech and
Drama (STSD): U.K. and the South African Guild of Speech and Drama teachers (SAGSTD):
South Africa. The Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma holder of IEMS, are eligible for full overseas
membership of the STSD. This is the identical eligibility offered by the society to licentiate
Teacher’s Diploma holders of The Trinity College of London, LAMDA examinations U.K, New
Era examinations U.K., and LCM examinations U.K.
Over the years the IEMS Syllabus has gained significant popularity, and we are firmly
established in the country as an organisation offering a progressive and practical range of
examinations that are both relevant and professional. The training and development
opportunities available for teachers, the valuable feedback provided through the student
evaluation reports, the extensive teaching resources and text books on offer are all designed
to provide the best opportunities for the both teachers and learners.
We thank our loyal teachers for partnering with us for over a quarter of a century, and
welcome those joining our ranks as new teachers. We hope that as you continue to explore
the wide repertoire of programmes offered by us you will find it a truly enriching and full
filling experience.
We wish you every success!
Language and allied subjects in 1990. Since then it has developed rapidly, establishing a
widespread and ever growing network of teaching centres throughout Sri Lanka.
The IEMS offers both graded and diploma examinations, in a range of subjects; including:
Spoken English, Written English, Speech and Drama, Effective Speaking Choral Speech, the
Speaking of verse and prose and Speech Theory.
The assessment of learning outcomes through the graded examination programme in both
written and oral disciplines provides a measurable yardstick which ensures systematic
progress. The panel of examiners comprising experienced professionals in their respective
fields, conduct these examination both in Colombo and outstation centres; including : Kandy,
Bandarawela, Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Amparai, Kurunagala, Trincomalee,
Kalmunai, Gampaha, Negombo and many other locations.
IEMS Examinations was awarded service sector, small category, Entrepreneur of the Year
Merit Award in 1995, Silver Award in 1996 and the Gold Award in 1997 for the Western
Province; in recognition of its contribution to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka,
by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Additionally; IEMS Examinations are recognised by the Society of Teachers of Speech and
Drama (STSD): U.K. and the South African Guild of Speech and Drama teachers (SAGSTD):
South Africa. The Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma holder of IEMS, are eligible for full overseas
membership of the STSD. This is the identical eligibility offered by the society to licentiate
Teacher’s Diploma holders of The Trinity College of London, LAMDA examinations U.K, New
Era examinations U.K., and LCM examinations U.K.
Over the years the IEMS Syllabus has gained significant popularity, and we are firmly
established in the country as an organisation offering a progressive and practical range of
examinations that are both relevant and professional. The training and development
opportunities available for teachers, the valuable feedback provided through the student
evaluation reports, the extensive teaching resources and text books on offer are all designed
to provide the best opportunities for the both teachers and learners.
We thank our loyal teachers for partnering with us for over a quarter of a century, and
welcome those joining our ranks as new teachers. We hope that as you continue to explore
the wide repertoire of programmes offered by us you will find it a truly enriching and full
filling experience.
We wish you every success!