Dubbed “the Maths of the Humanities”, Latin teaches a range of skills across linguistics, literature, and history. Students will learn how language works, enabling them to communicate with logical precision. They study the Romans through their own words, providing excellent practice in learning how to interact with foreign cultures in an increasingly multi-cultural world. Due to its cross-curricular nature, Latin sits at the intersection of the Humanities and the Sciences.
Subject Requirements: The Latin GCSE is only available to those who have continued with their study of Latin in Year 9. Entry Requirement: To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
GCSE Content: comprises three modules, all of which are exam-assessed. Component 1: Latin Language Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of the qualification The Language component requires learners to translate a passage of Latin, answer comprehension questions and either answer questions on syntax and accidence within the context of a narrative passage or translate short English sentences into Latin. The vocabulary, accidence and syntax required for the composition of Latin sentences will be taken from restricted lists. The accidence and syntax questions will draw upon the full range of syntax and accidence listed in the specification. Components 2 & 3: Literature Written examinations: 1 hour each component – 25% of the qualification The literature components require the study of two texts: one prose, one poetry. These set texts change every two years. Previous students have read Virgil’s harrowing account of the sack of a city and Tacitus’ tales of magic, political machinations, and murder. Students are currently reading about how a young student gets himself caught up in witchcraft, a serious case of real estate fraud, and a journey to the underworld.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 |
| Address | Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Berkshire, RG4 6SU |
Dubbed “the Maths of the Humanities”, Latin teaches a range of skills across linguistics, literature, and history. Students will learn how language works, enabling them to communicate with logical precision. They study the Romans through their own words, providing excellent practice in learning how to interact with foreign cultures in an increasingly multi-cultural world. Due to its cross-curricular nature, Latin sits at the intersection of the Humanities and the Sciences.
Subject Requirements: The Latin GCSE is only available to those who have continued with their study of Latin in Year 9. Entry Requirement: To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
GCSE Content: comprises three modules, all of which are exam-assessed. Component 1: Latin Language Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of the qualification The Language component requires learners to translate a passage of Latin, answer comprehension questions and either answer questions on syntax and accidence within the context of a narrative passage or translate short English sentences into Latin. The vocabulary, accidence and syntax required for the composition of Latin sentences will be taken from restricted lists. The accidence and syntax questions will draw upon the full range of syntax and accidence listed in the specification. Components 2 & 3: Literature Written examinations: 1 hour each component – 25% of the qualification The literature components require the study of two texts: one prose, one poetry. These set texts change every two years. Previous students have read Virgil’s harrowing account of the sack of a city and Tacitus’ tales of magic, political machinations, and murder. Students are currently reading about how a young student gets himself caught up in witchcraft, a serious case of real estate fraud, and a journey to the underworld.
