Since Classics is the study of a complete civilisation – from political theory to literature, from history to art – it is a highlyregarded way of demonstrating all-round academic ability. An A Level in Classical Civilisation offers a profound experience of another culture, broadening intellectual horizons alongside instilling academic rigour. Classical Civilisation develops skills in analytical writing, textual interpretation and critical reasoning, which are skills valued by top employers. This subject may be taken at A Level without having studied the subject at GCSE.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
The course is assessed via three written examinations. Component 1 – The world of the hero This written examination consists of literary analysis of a stimulus passage, mini-essays and a comparative analysis essay of Greek and Roman epic where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Component 2 – Culture and the arts This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a visual stimulus from a list of prescribed sources, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30% Component 3 – Beliefs and ideas This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a stimulus source from a list of prescribed material, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,530 - £22,995 |
| Address | Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
Since Classics is the study of a complete civilisation – from political theory to literature, from history to art – it is a highlyregarded way of demonstrating all-round academic ability. An A Level in Classical Civilisation offers a profound experience of another culture, broadening intellectual horizons alongside instilling academic rigour. Classical Civilisation develops skills in analytical writing, textual interpretation and critical reasoning, which are skills valued by top employers. This subject may be taken at A Level without having studied the subject at GCSE.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
The course is assessed via three written examinations. Component 1 – The world of the hero This written examination consists of literary analysis of a stimulus passage, mini-essays and a comparative analysis essay of Greek and Roman epic where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Component 2 – Culture and the arts This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a visual stimulus from a list of prescribed sources, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30% Component 3 – Beliefs and ideas This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a stimulus source from a list of prescribed material, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30%