The Classical Civilisation A Level allows pupils to delve into greater detail on some of the aspect of Greek and Roman society which most affect our world today. They get to read two of the founding texts of Western literature, the Iiad, telling the story of the war at Troy; and the Aeneid, both of which have been a source of inspiration for writers, artists and film-makers ever since their inception. In examining the way in which Augustus, first Emperor of Rome, carefully managed his public image as he transformed the state from a republic to a monarchy, pupils will understand the importance of looking at how messages are conveyed in many parts of society today. As different group put forward their claims on 'democracy', has there ever been a more important time to go back to the origins of this form of government, and see how it arose, and what its founders thought about it?
Entry to the Sixth Form is by current school reports and predicted GCSE Grades. Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1 (World of the Hero: 40%, 2hrs 20 minutes - Analysis of passages of the Iliad and Aeneid, and longer questions on the themes of the text Paper 2 Culture and the Arts (Imperial Image): 30%, 1 hr 45minute. Paper 3 (Beliefs and Ideas (Democracy and the Athenians): 30% 1 hr 45 minutes.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,275 - £39,960 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £18,885 - £21,720 |
| Address | South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT |
The Classical Civilisation A Level allows pupils to delve into greater detail on some of the aspect of Greek and Roman society which most affect our world today. They get to read two of the founding texts of Western literature, the Iiad, telling the story of the war at Troy; and the Aeneid, both of which have been a source of inspiration for writers, artists and film-makers ever since their inception. In examining the way in which Augustus, first Emperor of Rome, carefully managed his public image as he transformed the state from a republic to a monarchy, pupils will understand the importance of looking at how messages are conveyed in many parts of society today. As different group put forward their claims on 'democracy', has there ever been a more important time to go back to the origins of this form of government, and see how it arose, and what its founders thought about it?
Entry to the Sixth Form is by current school reports and predicted GCSE Grades. Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1 (World of the Hero: 40%, 2hrs 20 minutes - Analysis of passages of the Iliad and Aeneid, and longer questions on the themes of the text Paper 2 Culture and the Arts (Imperial Image): 30%, 1 hr 45minute. Paper 3 (Beliefs and Ideas (Democracy and the Athenians): 30% 1 hr 45 minutes.