The courses cover three main elements: unprepared translation from Latin or Greek; translation and appreciation of Latin or Greek literature; and translation into Latin or Greek (prose composition).
Grade 7 or above in Latin or Classical Greek at GCSE
Latin/Greek Unseen Translation - 1 hour 45 minutes (33%): Translation of one prose passage (50 marks) and translation of one verse passage (45 marks) with scansion (5 marks). Latin/Greek Prose Comprehension or Composition - 1 hour 15 minutes (17%): translation of a continuous English passage into Latin or Greek (50 marks). Prose Literature 2 hours (25%): Either one or two set texts from those listed above will be examined by comprehension, translation, essay and literary analysis questions (50 marks). Verse Literature 2 hours (25%): Either one or two set texts from those listed above will be examined by comprehension, translation, essay and literary analysis questions (50 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,196 |
| Address | Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
The courses cover three main elements: unprepared translation from Latin or Greek; translation and appreciation of Latin or Greek literature; and translation into Latin or Greek (prose composition).
Grade 7 or above in Latin or Classical Greek at GCSE
Latin/Greek Unseen Translation - 1 hour 45 minutes (33%): Translation of one prose passage (50 marks) and translation of one verse passage (45 marks) with scansion (5 marks). Latin/Greek Prose Comprehension or Composition - 1 hour 15 minutes (17%): translation of a continuous English passage into Latin or Greek (50 marks). Prose Literature 2 hours (25%): Either one or two set texts from those listed above will be examined by comprehension, translation, essay and literary analysis questions (50 marks). Verse Literature 2 hours (25%): Either one or two set texts from those listed above will be examined by comprehension, translation, essay and literary analysis questions (50 marks).