Latin is a highly-prized academic subject. The course builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding established at GCSE. The Latin specification teaches the language skills which enable learners to read both prose and verse texts in the original language. The course aims to inspire, motivate and challenge by encouraging students to read widely and to develop the critical analysis skills with which to engage sensitively in and evaluate an ancient language. Students can choose to study Latin for 1 or 2 years. All examinations take place in the Summer term.
A Grade 7 minimum in GCSE Latin and a high grade in English Literature.
Year 1 Examination (two modules): Latin Language (1 hour 30 minutes) Translation from Latin into English, with the option of translating English into Latin OR answering comprehension questions on an unseen passage. There is a vocabulary list which will be learned over the course of the year. Latin Literature (1 hour 30 minutes) A study of 400 lines of prescribed verse and prose authors. For assessment in 2024-2025 these will be Cicero (Prose) and Virgil (Verse). Year 2 Examination (four modules): Unseen Translation (1 hour 45 minutes) Translation of one passage of unseen prose and one passage of unseen verse from Latin into English. Prose Composition or Comprehension (1 hour 15 minutes) Either a short translation, comprehension and grammar questions OR translate a passage of at least 100 word from English into Latin. Prose Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Cicero, Tacitus or Livy). Verse Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Virgil, Juvenal or Ovid). Teaching is in small tutorial groups, which include both group and individual work as well as tutor led activities. We invite students to attend academic lectures and university study days to widen their understanding of the Classical world.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
Latin is a highly-prized academic subject. The course builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding established at GCSE. The Latin specification teaches the language skills which enable learners to read both prose and verse texts in the original language. The course aims to inspire, motivate and challenge by encouraging students to read widely and to develop the critical analysis skills with which to engage sensitively in and evaluate an ancient language. Students can choose to study Latin for 1 or 2 years. All examinations take place in the Summer term.
A Grade 7 minimum in GCSE Latin and a high grade in English Literature.
Year 1 Examination (two modules): Latin Language (1 hour 30 minutes) Translation from Latin into English, with the option of translating English into Latin OR answering comprehension questions on an unseen passage. There is a vocabulary list which will be learned over the course of the year. Latin Literature (1 hour 30 minutes) A study of 400 lines of prescribed verse and prose authors. For assessment in 2024-2025 these will be Cicero (Prose) and Virgil (Verse). Year 2 Examination (four modules): Unseen Translation (1 hour 45 minutes) Translation of one passage of unseen prose and one passage of unseen verse from Latin into English. Prose Composition or Comprehension (1 hour 15 minutes) Either a short translation, comprehension and grammar questions OR translate a passage of at least 100 word from English into Latin. Prose Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Cicero, Tacitus or Livy). Verse Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Virgil, Juvenal or Ovid). Teaching is in small tutorial groups, which include both group and individual work as well as tutor led activities. We invite students to attend academic lectures and university study days to widen their understanding of the Classical world.