Latin
St Catherine's School - Surrey
01483893363
Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0DF
Course summary

No translated text can ever express in full the nuanced and layered meanings which are expose and explored when studying a text in the language in which it was originally written. By choosing Latin at A Level you will have the opportunity to read some of the world's greatest literature in the original language – a challenging, exhilarating and enlightening experience! Latin appeals to lots of different sorts of students; we regularly have scientists as well as arts students in the Department.

Entry requirements

All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs at grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.

How you'll be assessed

Unseen Translation: 1 hour 45 mins, 33% A level Prose Composition or Comprehension: 1 hour 15 mins, 17% of A level Prose Literature: 2 hours, 25% of A level Verse Literature: 2 hours, 25% of A level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£37,950
Sixth Form Fee£22,395
AddressStation Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0DF