Universities and employers highly value this subject due to the way it develops analytical abilities, attention to detail and flexibility of approach. These skills are acquired through study of some of the greatest works of European literature and some of the most fascinating periods of history. A former executive of BP once replied, when asked why the company recruited so many Classics students: “We find they sell more oil.” A Level Latin: - is universally respected and offers highly transferable linguistic and analytical skills; - involves close reading of some of the most influential literature in history; - gives a greater awareness of the foundations of modern European languages and literature, drama, music and art, law and politics, shaping our identities and perceptions of our world; - offers privileged access to courses at the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad – an impressive feature on an application for any field of undergraduate study.
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
UNIT 1: UNSEEN TRANSLATION Pupils are required to translate a passage of unseen narrative prose, a passage of unseen verse and scan two lines of verse. UNIT 2: PROSE COMPREHENSION OR COMPOSITION Pupils either translate unseen material from English into Latin or demonstrate their understanding of a passage of unseen prose text through comprehension, translation and questions on syntax and accidence. UNIT 3: PROSE LITERATURE For 2023-25, pupils will study a range of texts from Cicero, Tacitus and Pliny. UNIT 4: VERSE LITERATURE For 2023-25, pupils will study a range of texts from Virgil, Juvenal and Ovid.
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 |
Universities and employers highly value this subject due to the way it develops analytical abilities, attention to detail and flexibility of approach. These skills are acquired through study of some of the greatest works of European literature and some of the most fascinating periods of history. A former executive of BP once replied, when asked why the company recruited so many Classics students: “We find they sell more oil.” A Level Latin: - is universally respected and offers highly transferable linguistic and analytical skills; - involves close reading of some of the most influential literature in history; - gives a greater awareness of the foundations of modern European languages and literature, drama, music and art, law and politics, shaping our identities and perceptions of our world; - offers privileged access to courses at the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad – an impressive feature on an application for any field of undergraduate study.
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
UNIT 1: UNSEEN TRANSLATION Pupils are required to translate a passage of unseen narrative prose, a passage of unseen verse and scan two lines of verse. UNIT 2: PROSE COMPREHENSION OR COMPOSITION Pupils either translate unseen material from English into Latin or demonstrate their understanding of a passage of unseen prose text through comprehension, translation and questions on syntax and accidence. UNIT 3: PROSE LITERATURE For 2023-25, pupils will study a range of texts from Cicero, Tacitus and Pliny. UNIT 4: VERSE LITERATURE For 2023-25, pupils will study a range of texts from Virgil, Juvenal and Ovid.