Pupils taking this course will build their knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures through the reading and studying of prose and verse texts in Latin, developing their linguistic competence and engaging more fully with Roman history and culture. LOWER SIXTH LATIN COURSE OVERVIEW: Language: pupils build on the GCSE vocabulary and grammar, using defined vocabulary lists; this strand is examined through (i) a compulsory prose unseen translation and (ii) either a language comprehension or English to Latin sentences Literature: pupils study one verse and one prose set text; as at GCSE they are expected, in exam conditions, to understand and respond to passages while appreciating the wider literary/historical context of the works UPPER SIXTH LATIN COURSE OVERVIEW: Language: pupils will cover the Lower Sixth content above, with the caveats that there is no defined vocabulary list and that the optional English to Latin element is an extended piece (instead of isolated sentences) Literature: pupils study two verse and two prose set texts (one each for each year of the course); the texts studied in the Upper Sixth year include extra reading in English
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs at grade 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme. GCSE grounding in the language (at least a grade 7 at GCSE)
33% LANGUAGE 1 1 hour 45 minutes written paper comprising prose and verse unseen translation 17%LANGUAGE 2 1 hour 15 minutes written paper written paper, either/or prose comprehension/ English to Latin prose composition 25%PROSE LITERATURE 2-hour written paper 25% VERSE LITERATURE 2-hour written paper
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,720 |
| Address | Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
Pupils taking this course will build their knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures through the reading and studying of prose and verse texts in Latin, developing their linguistic competence and engaging more fully with Roman history and culture. LOWER SIXTH LATIN COURSE OVERVIEW: Language: pupils build on the GCSE vocabulary and grammar, using defined vocabulary lists; this strand is examined through (i) a compulsory prose unseen translation and (ii) either a language comprehension or English to Latin sentences Literature: pupils study one verse and one prose set text; as at GCSE they are expected, in exam conditions, to understand and respond to passages while appreciating the wider literary/historical context of the works UPPER SIXTH LATIN COURSE OVERVIEW: Language: pupils will cover the Lower Sixth content above, with the caveats that there is no defined vocabulary list and that the optional English to Latin element is an extended piece (instead of isolated sentences) Literature: pupils study two verse and two prose set texts (one each for each year of the course); the texts studied in the Upper Sixth year include extra reading in English
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs at grade 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme. GCSE grounding in the language (at least a grade 7 at GCSE)
33% LANGUAGE 1 1 hour 45 minutes written paper comprising prose and verse unseen translation 17%LANGUAGE 2 1 hour 15 minutes written paper written paper, either/or prose comprehension/ English to Latin prose composition 25%PROSE LITERATURE 2-hour written paper 25% VERSE LITERATURE 2-hour written paper