A Level Classical Greek is a demanding subject and therefore highly respected by top universities. Studying Greek at A Level allows pupils to deepen their appreciation of the sort of authors and cultural ideas and embed the vocabulary and grammar they have learned previously, while learning how to write critical commentary and formulate strong arguments. The variety of subject matter is also a draw, ranging from Plato’s philosophical ideas, or Thucydides’ accounts of the Peloponnesian Wars, to Greek tragedy and Homer’s epics. Greek provides an excellent companion for the full range of other subjects and is an advantage to many degree courses pupils might pursue, not only Classics and the humanities, but also Medicine and Maths. Pupils take four papers at A Level. The skills tested are exactly the same as at GCSE but pupils extend the depth and range of their knowledge. The papers are: Unseen Translation, Comprehension or Composition, Prose Literature and Verse Literature. You will learn to: - read Classical Greek texts, allowing you to access not only Great Literature and Drama, but to Greek Culture, History and Philosophy; - demonstrate your command of Classical Greek through your skills in unseen translation and optional composition; - communicate your observations, analysis and evaluation concisely and in excellent English in essays; - become adept at identifying trends and anomalies in partial and incomplete data to build a better and more reliable “big picture”.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £39,096 |
| Address | Bradfield, RG7 6AU |
A Level Classical Greek is a demanding subject and therefore highly respected by top universities. Studying Greek at A Level allows pupils to deepen their appreciation of the sort of authors and cultural ideas and embed the vocabulary and grammar they have learned previously, while learning how to write critical commentary and formulate strong arguments. The variety of subject matter is also a draw, ranging from Plato’s philosophical ideas, or Thucydides’ accounts of the Peloponnesian Wars, to Greek tragedy and Homer’s epics. Greek provides an excellent companion for the full range of other subjects and is an advantage to many degree courses pupils might pursue, not only Classics and the humanities, but also Medicine and Maths. Pupils take four papers at A Level. The skills tested are exactly the same as at GCSE but pupils extend the depth and range of their knowledge. The papers are: Unseen Translation, Comprehension or Composition, Prose Literature and Verse Literature. You will learn to: - read Classical Greek texts, allowing you to access not only Great Literature and Drama, but to Greek Culture, History and Philosophy; - demonstrate your command of Classical Greek through your skills in unseen translation and optional composition; - communicate your observations, analysis and evaluation concisely and in excellent English in essays; - become adept at identifying trends and anomalies in partial and incomplete data to build a better and more reliable “big picture”.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics