Latin is widely accepted (and in many cases positively admired) for university entrance whether or not students continue studying the subject, due to the huge amount of transferable skills derived from learning the language and analysing the literature. The skills and disciplines needed to succeed in the subject are widely admired by a diverse range of potential employers. UNITS OF STUDY: • Language: Building on language knowledge from GCSE with a wider range of vocabulary and more complex grammar. • Prose: Study of two prose set texts in their historical and literary context. • Verse: Study of two verse set texts in their historical and literary context.
Latin at GCSE grade 5 and standard Saint Felix Sixth Form GCSE entry requirements.
A Level Latin is assessed by four examinations: • Unseen Translation – Translation of unseen prose and unseen verse into English. (33%) • Prose Composition OR Comprehension translation of English into Latin (prose composition) OR translation and comprehension questions on a passage of unseen Latin. (17%) • Prose Literature – Translation and critical analysis of two prose set texts. (25%) • Verse Literature – Translation and critical analysis of two verse set texts. (25%)
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £17,286 - £33,906 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,219 - £19,305 |
| Address | Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SD |
Latin is widely accepted (and in many cases positively admired) for university entrance whether or not students continue studying the subject, due to the huge amount of transferable skills derived from learning the language and analysing the literature. The skills and disciplines needed to succeed in the subject are widely admired by a diverse range of potential employers. UNITS OF STUDY: • Language: Building on language knowledge from GCSE with a wider range of vocabulary and more complex grammar. • Prose: Study of two prose set texts in their historical and literary context. • Verse: Study of two verse set texts in their historical and literary context.
Latin at GCSE grade 5 and standard Saint Felix Sixth Form GCSE entry requirements.
A Level Latin is assessed by four examinations: • Unseen Translation – Translation of unseen prose and unseen verse into English. (33%) • Prose Composition OR Comprehension translation of English into Latin (prose composition) OR translation and comprehension questions on a passage of unseen Latin. (17%) • Prose Literature – Translation and critical analysis of two prose set texts. (25%) • Verse Literature – Translation and critical analysis of two verse set texts. (25%)