The ancient Greek world holds great fascination in popular culture today with a plethora of films, television programmes, novels, and even musical theatre productions emerging in the last few years. Studying the language and literature of the ancient Greeks offers pupils a valuable insight into the original thoughts, values, and works upon which these modern interpretations are based. Not merely an extension of the decoding and critical interpretation skills pupils have enjoyed developing during their GCSE, studying A Level Classical Greek throws open the gates to the fundaments and foundations of Western philosophical, cultural and political thought and sheds light on the early relationship between the ancient West and Near and Middle East. Coupled with opportunities to read about tragic heroes, murderous victims, political strife and satire, and explorations of the nature of beauty, love, and truth, Classical Greek A Level is a discerning choice for pupils.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
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, Prose Literature and Verse Literature.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,555 - £41,880 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 - £27,660 |
| Address | Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
The ancient Greek world holds great fascination in popular culture today with a plethora of films, television programmes, novels, and even musical theatre productions emerging in the last few years. Studying the language and literature of the ancient Greeks offers pupils a valuable insight into the original thoughts, values, and works upon which these modern interpretations are based. Not merely an extension of the decoding and critical interpretation skills pupils have enjoyed developing during their GCSE, studying A Level Classical Greek throws open the gates to the fundaments and foundations of Western philosophical, cultural and political thought and sheds light on the early relationship between the ancient West and Near and Middle East. Coupled with opportunities to read about tragic heroes, murderous victims, political strife and satire, and explorations of the nature of beauty, love, and truth, Classical Greek A Level is a discerning choice for pupils.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
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, Prose Literature and Verse Literature.