Time is divided equally between language work and the study of set texts. During language work, students assimilate a wider range of grammar and vocabulary than at GCSE and enjoy increasing fluency in reading a range of original texts by a variety of prose and verse authors. Their appreciation of verse texts is enhanced by the study of scansion. They also have the opportunity to hone their linguistic skills by translating passages of English into Greek. The set texts are studied with attention to the historical context as well as the author’s aims and literary style. Greek prose set texts for examination in 2026 are chosen from extracts from Herodotus’ Histories, Plato’s Republic, and Plutarch’s Antony. Greek verse set texts include parts of Homer’s Iliad, Euripides’ Hippolytus, and Aristophanes’ Frogs. Greek combines extremely well with a range of science and arts subjects, developing and demonstrating as it does both the literary skills of scientists and the analytical skills of students of the humanities. A Latin or Greek A level will always be highly valued by admissions tutors and will enhance any CV or UCAS application.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. ▪ Students who wish to study subjects in the Sixth Form that are not normally offered at GCSE (Economics, Business, Politics, Psychology, Classical Civilisation) will be expected to achieve GCSE grades in line with our general entry requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7, 8 or 9 (or grade A or A*) is strongly recommended for A Level Economics. A grade of 7 or above at Greek GCSE is normally required.
Method of Examination Four exam papers are sat at the end of Year 13: 1. Unseen Translation (33%) H444/01: candidates translate (a) an unprepared passage of prose and (b) an unprepared passage of verse by Euripides. They also scan two lines of Euripides. 2. Comprehension or Prose Composition (17%) H444/02: candidates choose between (a) answering translation, comprehension and grammar questions on an unprepared passage of Greek oratory (prose) or (b) translating an unprepared passage of English prose into Greek. 3. Prose Literature (25%) H444/03: candidates translate excerpts from their prepared prose set texts and answer questions (including an essay question) on the content and literary style of the works. 4. Verse Literature (25%) H444/04: candidates translate excerpts from their prepared verse set texts and answer questions (including an essay question) on the content and literary style of the works.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,684 |
| Address | Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JP |
Time is divided equally between language work and the study of set texts. During language work, students assimilate a wider range of grammar and vocabulary than at GCSE and enjoy increasing fluency in reading a range of original texts by a variety of prose and verse authors. Their appreciation of verse texts is enhanced by the study of scansion. They also have the opportunity to hone their linguistic skills by translating passages of English into Greek. The set texts are studied with attention to the historical context as well as the author’s aims and literary style. Greek prose set texts for examination in 2026 are chosen from extracts from Herodotus’ Histories, Plato’s Republic, and Plutarch’s Antony. Greek verse set texts include parts of Homer’s Iliad, Euripides’ Hippolytus, and Aristophanes’ Frogs. Greek combines extremely well with a range of science and arts subjects, developing and demonstrating as it does both the literary skills of scientists and the analytical skills of students of the humanities. A Latin or Greek A level will always be highly valued by admissions tutors and will enhance any CV or UCAS application.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. ▪ Students who wish to study subjects in the Sixth Form that are not normally offered at GCSE (Economics, Business, Politics, Psychology, Classical Civilisation) will be expected to achieve GCSE grades in line with our general entry requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7, 8 or 9 (or grade A or A*) is strongly recommended for A Level Economics. A grade of 7 or above at Greek GCSE is normally required.
Method of Examination Four exam papers are sat at the end of Year 13: 1. Unseen Translation (33%) H444/01: candidates translate (a) an unprepared passage of prose and (b) an unprepared passage of verse by Euripides. They also scan two lines of Euripides. 2. Comprehension or Prose Composition (17%) H444/02: candidates choose between (a) answering translation, comprehension and grammar questions on an unprepared passage of Greek oratory (prose) or (b) translating an unprepared passage of English prose into Greek. 3. Prose Literature (25%) H444/03: candidates translate excerpts from their prepared prose set texts and answer questions (including an essay question) on the content and literary style of the works. 4. Verse Literature (25%) H444/04: candidates translate excerpts from their prepared verse set texts and answer questions (including an essay question) on the content and literary style of the works.